Wintertime is a very tricky season when it comes to buying outerwear for kids, so here are some important things you should consider when buying clothes and dressing them.
It is important to dress kids in layers, that way if they get hot, it will be easy to make them comfortable by just removing a layer and viceversa. Start even with a short sleeve t-shirt, and finish off with the winter coat. A winter coat should be chosen based on warmth instead of style. Consider a down coat with a waterproof exterior.
When buying the accesories, keep in mind that mittens are better than gloves for younger children since keeping their fingers together will help to maintain them warmer for a longet time. A hat is a must, one with ear flaps is the best option to protect them. A neck warmer is also a better choice than a scarf, its just one piece and it will reduce the chance of strangulation.
The materials to consider are fleece and syntethic materials.
And last but not least, check the weather forecast everyday before dressing your child to know what kind of weather you're facing.
