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How to Dress Kids for Safety in Cold Weather
Health experts share tips to keep children warm and comfortable as temperatures stay low.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:07pm
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As temperatures remain cold, health experts advise parents to dress children in layers, including wind and waterproof clothes, hats, scarves, and gloves to cover any exposed skin. Proper winter attire is important for children's ability to learn and focus at school throughout the day. Parents should also remove bulky coats before buckling kids in car seats for safety.
Why it matters
Ensuring children are properly dressed for cold weather is crucial for their health, safety, and ability to focus in school. Exposed skin and inadequate clothing can put kids at risk of hypothermia and frostbite, while also impacting their physical and mental well-being during the school day.
The details
Health experts recommend that parents dress children in layers, using wind and waterproof materials to protect against the elements. This includes wearing a hat, scarf, and gloves to cover any exposed skin. Parents can even layer socks to keep feet warm. Proper winter attire helps children start their day feeling comfortable, allowing them to focus on learning rather than being distracted by the cold. However, parents should remove bulky coats before buckling kids in car seats for safety.
- As temperatures stay low in the winter months.
The players
Connie Ivey
A school nurse in North Carolina who advises on the importance of dressing children properly for cold weather.
What they’re saying
“Start their day off right, they will be warm, they won't be worried about how cold they are. When they get to school, they can take some of these layers off so they will be comfortable in the classroom.”
— Connie Ivey, School Nurse
The takeaway
Proper winter attire is essential for children's health, safety, and ability to focus in school during cold weather. Parents should dress kids in layers, cover exposed skin, and remove bulky coats before car rides to ensure their little ones stay warm and comfortable throughout the day.
