How to get a baby into a car seat in winter without a coat

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   Wrapping the baby in a blanket for the walk to the car and using it over the harness
2. 2
   Preheating the car so it is warm upon entry
3. 3
   Carrying the coat separately and putting it on the child backwards over the harness
4. 4
   Using a lightweight fleece jacket or bunting suit instead of a bulky winter coat
5. 5
   Changing the car seat brand or upgrading to a bigger/next-size seat
6. 6
   Adding approved safety padding and ample distractions
7. 7
   Waiting for the child to grow older or transition to a forward-facing seat
8. 8
   Practicing putting the baby in the seat for short periods inside the house

In their words

Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.