subject: Chase Your Childrens Winter Blues Away [print this page] Children love to have fun outdoors, especially in the snow. When the first snowflakes fall during the winter, nothing is more fun than playing outside! However, it does tend to get cold this is why most parents do not allow their children to play outside during the winter. Sometimes, because children are very sensitive to any changes in the weather, they can get sick. This keeps them from enjoying the winter fun.
To enable them to play outside in the cold weather, children need winter wear to protect them. Strategic layering is important when it comes to keeping your child warm during the cold winters, accessories and gear are also important. Any exposed skin could be at risk of frostbite the extremities, including the fingers and toes, need to be protected to prevent this.
The first layer of clothing for your child should consist of long under garments. These give your clothes a base as this should be followed by a turtleneck shirt. The shirt protects the neck from getting cold, and prevents exposure to the cold. Snow pants are also highly recommended, as they are waterproof or water resistant, and can provide enough insulation for your child. This means that your kids legs will be dry, which is important in keeping your child warm during the cold winter months. Furthermore, gloves should be used to protect the hands. Winter coats and jackets with hoods are highly recommended for children, as this protects the head. However, even if the coat or jacket has a hood, it is still best to have your child wear winter hats in order to insulate and further keep warm the area. Make sure that you get a hat that covers the ears, so that they can keep warm as well, beanies are great for this purpose.
Footwear should also be considered when it comes to your childs winter clothing. When it comes to toddlers snow boots, its important to choose one that wont slip while walking through snow and ice. Make sure that your child wears a pair or two of socks, so that their feet are insulated. Its best to get waterproof boots to prevent your kids feet from getting wet and cold. Also, you should ensure that the boots are neither too tight nor too loose on your child. If it is too tight, it could cut out the circulation to your childs feet. This could contribute to a worse case of frostbite. On the other hand, if it is too loose, your child will have a hard time walking in them. It could also let in snow and water.
It is never a good idea to let your child out for extended periods of time. Remember, no matter how thick your childs winter wear is, there is still no beating very cold weather. Have your kid take short, frequent breaks while they are outside playing in the snow. This will give them a chance to warm up for a bit before exposing themselves to the snow once more.
