Young children tend to be more vulnerable to cold and for a simple reason. They have smaller bodies so they tend to lose heat rapidly. Again, kids may not be able to realize they are getting cold when outdoors, meaning the tasks of keeping them toasty and knowing when it’s time to retreat inside the house goes to the parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics provides a rule of thumb for dressing kids during winter. And the rule says that you should put babies and kids in one more layer of clothes than adults are able to wear within the same conditions. The reason is that pockets of air occurring between clothing layers help trap heat. When you layer the dressing of kids, it helps them remove a sweater or jacket when, say, you are traveling rather than having to choose between the kids freezing or being overheated.

Having said that, how can you keep your young children warm when it’s extremely cold?

Layer but not too much
You know that layer is crucial for keeping the kids warm. However, you don't want to go overboard to put the kids in too many layers. Layering a kid with many outerwears can be counter-intuitive – it can make them feel colder. The reason is that excess layers will cause the kid to sweat. The sweat creates moisture which makes his or her clothes wet. This can easily allow the cold and wind to bring the temperature of your kid down.

Go with the 3-layer pattern
You may consider having a base layer for the kid which is right next to their skin. Thermal wear does a good job in this as it feels like a second skin. Your kid won’t feel that they are wearing thermal underwear. You want to choose a material that wicks moisture and feels very soft such as a blend of polyester and spandex. Again, the thermal underwear set should offer the right fit, that’s, it should fit snugly.
A middle layer goes on top of the base layer and it helps insulate the kid. You may choose a material like wool but ensure that it fits without restraining movement.

An outer layer helps protect the kid from snow, rain, and wind and you may want to go for a waterproof shell or jacket. This outerwear should be breathable because the kids will be active and you don’t want moisture to be trapped in between the layers.

The kid’s toes, fingers, and faces deserve extra care
A child’s face, ears, head, hands, and feet tend to be prone to extreme cold weather or frostbite. Frostbite can damage the skin of the child and can cause numbness. It’s kind of like getting burned, but this time, ice does the burning and not something hot. You want to watch over the extremities, so consider dressing the kids in waterproof gloves, waterproof boots, a hat, and a scarf. All these work together to keep these sensitive areas toasty and warm during cold days.

Let the kids retreat to the house
If your kids are playing around, as they will usually do during winter, you want to limit the amount of time they spend outside. Allow them to get back to the house after about every 45 minutes of play. So you want to be around to watch their activities and watch what they are doing. This can also help you identify any signs of frostbites such as frostnip on fingers, cheeks, or anywhere else. Also, if the kids’ teeth are starting to chatter, it is time they head to a warmer place like inside the house.

These are some of the ways you are going to ensure your kids remain toasty and comfortable during winter. Remember to have cocoa within your pantry. It helps them warm up and tastes better compared to a cup of hot chocolate, especially after being on an outing in the cold. The kids will love it. Choose Bodtek thermals for kids as they efficiently keep your children warm and feeling great with much comfort.