Dressing for Winter Weather
Remember, your children still may be going outside for recess and/or P.E. as long as the wind chill is above 20 degrees.
Parents with young children should dress them appropriately for outside weather. Their temperatures are not regulated as easily as adults. The following are some tips for dressing during the winter months:
Adjust winter clothes for the children’s needs. Dress young children in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions.
Keep exposure to the cold at a minimum. Young children don’t have the same tolerance for cold that adults do. It’s important to limit time outside when it’s extremely cold.
Don’t forget winter accessories. Remember warm boots, gloves or mittens and a hat, which make a big difference in keeping young children comfortable.