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How to Dress Small Children in Winter: There is One Simple Rule
11.02.2025 07:55
In winter, the main difficulty for parents is choosing clothes for a small child. He should not be cold, but it is also important to avoid overheating.
You also need to have an idea that the child is cold and it’s time to go home.
Experts shared their advice to help you choose the right wardrobe for a walk and return home on time.
How to understand that a child is cold
It is impossible to draw the right conclusion by touching the child's nose or hands.
The reason is that the baby's body's thermoregulation is still far from perfect.
Because of this, body parts may be cool, but the baby will still feel comfortable.
It is best to touch the baby's back: a dry and warm back indicates that the baby is not cold. But if it is damp or cold, then the clothes were chosen incorrectly.
How to dress a child
Because babies are stationary during walks, it is necessary to dress them according to the “plus one layer” rule.
That is, if a father or mother feels comfortable wearing two or three layers of clothing, then the child will accordingly need three or four layers of clothing.
If the child is active, then you can limit yourself to the same number of layers of clothing as an adult.
Cotton clothing is not suitable for the first layer, as it absorbs moisture and does not retain heat.
The first layer of clothing should wick away moisture, and the second should keep you warm. The third should protect you from wind and precipitation.
Why overheating is dangerous
But overheating is much more dangerous for a small child than hypothermia.
Signs of overheating may include lethargy, skin rashes, or flushed cheeks.
Therefore, you need to monitor the air temperature at home. It should not be lower or higher than 18-22 degrees Celsius.
