| It may be cold and wintry but don't let that stop you | | | | Layering is key to comfort when it's cold, so add a |
| having fun outside with the kids. Fresh air and exercise | | | | long sleeve top over the thermal (a polo neck is good) |
| is good for everyone but the right equipment can | | | | and then a lightweight fleece, which is a more |
| make all the difference to getting out and about in | | | | comfortable and suitable choice for active wear than |
| winter with your children. | | | | a jumper. |
| There's no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing | | | | For the children's outer layer it often pays to invest in a |
| and if the children are warm and dry then they're | | | | slightly better quality jacket as they will offer added |
| much more likely to enjoy what they're doing and we | | | | benefits such as being windproof, breathable and |
| all know happy kids equal happy mums and dads. | | | | water proof - very important if your child is likely to be |
| Whether you are planning a special trip to see Santa in | | | | falling over in the snow a lot. |
| Lapland, are off to the mountains for a skiing holiday, or | | | | Other key items are hats and neckgaiters, and |
| are just hoping for some afternoon walks this winter, | | | | balaclavas are good as they come down around the |
| here's my little terra handy guide to making the most | | | | neck. |
| of every outdoor minute. | | | | Mitts or gloves - mitts are warmer than gloves and |
| Your Essential Winter Kit List | | | | easier to put on for younger children and for babies |
| Work from the inside out; what you put next to your | | | | you can get mittens without thumbs which are super |
| children's skin is as important in cold weather as what | | | | to slide on quickly without any fuss. |
| they wear on the outside. So start with a high quality | | | | Don't forget the socks - if it's really cold you might |
| thermal base layer made from man made fibres, not | | | | want to use a liner sock inside the main sock. |
| cotton. Man made thermals actively wick moisture | | | | Snow boots are much warmer than wellies and often |
| away from the body as well as keeping you warm, | | | | have special soles to help children walk easier and |
| whereas cotton absorbs moisture so you could end up | | | | more safely on snow and ice. |
| with a damp layer next to the skin which will cool | | | | Have fun! |
| down and make you feel cold. | | | | |