Playing Outside in Winter: Tips to Keep Kids Warm & Safe
Children are more at risk from the cold than adults. Because their bodies are smaller, they lose heat more quickly. Especially if they're having fun, they may be less likely to come inside when they're getting too cold.
Children exposed to extreme cold for too long and without warm, dry, breathable clothing can get frostbite or even life-threatening hypothermia.
Frostbite and hypothermia are different conditions, but some wintertime planning and safety steps can help protect your child from both, such as checking the wind chill, knowing what to wear, and taking breaks.
Read more about tips to stay safe during winter sports and activities such as ice skating, sledding, snow skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.