When the days get colder, that's no reason to stay indoors. On the contrary: you can go on great family outings amidst picturesque snowy landscapes. However, winter outings with small children or even a baby should be carefully prepared so that your little darling is nice and warm even in the cold.
Ensure effective protection from the cold on your outing
Of course! When it gets colder outside and winter arrives, it's tempting to just curl up on the couch at home. But fresh air is also important in the cold season. And even after a wild snowfall, there are plenty of things to do. As the saying goes? There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. And that's exactly where you should start. So before you set off on your winter excursions, it's important to equip your children with the right wardrobe. You should only focus on fashion aspects secondarily. As young children have a different perception of cold than adults and sometimes cannot yet articulate that they are cold, you as parents have a duty of care.
Ensure effective protection against the cold on your outing
Comprehensive protection against the cold air is therefore extremely important, especially for babies and small children. The onion look offers many advantages to keep frosty temperatures at bay. On the one hand, layering garments of different thicknesses prevents the body from overcooling. Secondly, the air pockets between the individual layers ensure optimum heat regulation. Thanks to the onion look, it is also possible to react flexibly to a rise in temperature and remove unnecessary items of clothing.
Combining children's clothing correctly
Dressing according to the onion principle starts with warm underwear for both babies and small children. To protect your little ones from freezing in the baby carriage, a snug-fitting baby bodysuit is the ideal basis. If winter outings with children take place in frosty temperatures below freezing, underwear made of fleece or nicki fabric is also suitable.
The bodysuit is complemented by a long-sleeved shirt, woollen tights, a warm sweater and lined winter trousers. With a windproof snowsuit or a padded anorak with an additional pram bag for the baby carriage, your baby is almost perfectly dressed for a relaxed winter outing. All that's missing is a warm woolly hat and padded mittens. The little feet are protected with lined shoes and baby booties to keep them warm.
Take special care to ensure that your baby does not freeze in its clothes, but that it does not build up heat when wrapped up so thickly.
Don't forget them on the outing: Pacifier and pacifier
Remember to take a dummy and the matching dummy chain with you on a winter outing with your baby. You can also make the chain yourself. Various craft beads are available for this purpose.
Winter outings become an experience with small children
Winter outings with children become particularly lively as soon as the little ones have outgrown the baby carriage. However, as soon as toddlers take their first steps on their own, a rethink is needed when it comes to winter clothing. Although onion-look clothing is also recommended here, it is now all the more important to prioritize functionality and freedom of movement. Instead of a bodysuit, two-piece ski underwear can now be used. When romping and playing in the snow, little ones can easily work up a sweat. This in turn causes children to shiver and freeze when they cool down. Suitable underwear should therefore be breathable to allow moisture to escape.
In the next layer of clothing, the long-sleeved shirt, woollen tights and sweater remain similar to the baby clothes, but instead of winter trousers, you can opt for a padded snowsuit. With a waterproof, windproof and snowproof one-piece suit like this, your little one will be perfectly equipped for romping around in the white splendor. The winter outfit is completed with waterproof snow boots with a sturdy treaded sole, a hooded hat and mittens. Carefully equipped like this, winter outings become an entertaining experience.
Creative ideas for winter outings in the snow
When it comes to deciding on a suitable destination for outings with children, you should keep it simple and classic for young children. Whether you want to go tobogganing in the snowy forest or go for a walk and build a snowman in a vast meadow. Or perhaps the little ones would like to collect twigs or pine cones. You can use these to come up with creative craft ideas together at home. There is a wide range of imaginative craft materials available. However, make sure that the outings don't take too long at first. Always focus on the well-being of your child.
Sledging
Children of primary school age like to spend longer outdoors and want outings to be full of action and adventure. Classics such as sledging or a turbulent snowball fight always provide great fun - and not just for the little ones.
Provisions and the right luggage for your excursions
When the little ones are romping around during the exciting winter excursions, a short break is necessary from time to time. Hot drinks are a must.
For example, you can take pre-warmed herbal or fruit tea with you in a thermos flask.
Cold drinks such as water and fruit spritzers fit perfectly in aluminum drinking bottles.
Healthy snacks such as sliced apples, cocktail tomatoes or grapes are a vitamin-rich snack for in-between meals and fit into a bread box.
To transport the bottles, jugs and boxes, you should use a small children's bag that has enough space for your provisions.
Turn winter into an experience
Gray and cold days shouldn't stop you from making the most of your day and having a memorable outing with your family. Just make sure your baby or child is adequately protected from the cold on a winter outing and let the fun begin.
