Giving your little ones a chance to be active is fun. It also helps them sleep, grow and become confident in their body. Winter brings shorter days, cold, rain and snow. This can make it harder to stay active. With the right gear, you and baby can play all year long — indoors and out.
When playing outside with baby in the snow:
- Since babies can’t talk, watch them carefully for clues about how they are is feeling.
- If they gets fussy or aren’t having fun, head inside right away. They might be cold.
- If they’re sweaty or their cheeks are flushed, she might be too warm.
- Pull your baby in a sled. They can get out and push too.
- Snow is amazing! Just batting snow with their mitten can keep her entertained.
- Most sidewalks are cleared and playgrounds can be great fun in winter too.
- Blow bubbles. If it’s below freezing, bubble freeze too.
When getting baby dressed for snow:
- Start with a fresh diaper and a soft layer of clothes.
- Then their snowsuit, and a hat.
- Next they’ll need waterproof mittens and boots to keep them dry and warm.
- Also, the sun reflecting off snow is hard on their eyes, so dig out those sunglasses.
Don’t let your cold toes limit the fun! Thrift stores and end-of-season sales are great ways to keep the whole family warm and on budget. Happily, you won’t outgrow your boots every season! 