Layerly

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Layerly decides what your baby should wear.

What should my baby wear today?

It depends on the temperature where you are, how old your baby is, and what you are doing — sleeping in a 21°C room needs a very different outfit than a 45-minute stroller walk at 8°C. Layerly reads today's weather for your location and turns it into a specific layer-by-layer outfit: base layer, bottoms, mid layer, outer layer, and accessories like a hat or socks.

How does Layerly work?

You tell Layerly your baby's date of birth and tick off the clothes you actually own. Layerly then fetches the current weather and UV index from Open-Meteo, adjusts for the situation you pick (home, walk, or car), the transport you use, and how long you will be out, and recommends one outfit from your own wardrobe with a short explanation of why.

Does Layerly use my location?

Only if you allow it. Layerly asks for GPS access when you tap the location button, and you can always type a city name instead. The location is used to fetch weather and nothing else.

Can I use Layerly without creating an account?

Yes. Tap "Try Layerly" on the home screen, pick your baby's age band, share a location or city, and you get a full recommendation with a realistic default wardrobe. Nothing is saved until you decide to create an account.

Does Layerly work with my own wardrobe?

That is the point. Layerly only recommends items you have ticked in your wardrobe checklist, so you never get told to use a fleece overall you do not own. You can update the wardrobe any time as your baby grows or the season changes.

Does Layerly handle sleep and sleep sacks?

Yes. For sleep, Layerly works from room temperature and the TOG rating of the sleep sacks you own — 0.5, 1.0, 2.5 or 3.5 — picks the closest suitable sack, and adjusts the pyjamas underneath so the total warmth matches the room.