Fall essentials checklist
Rain, layers and cold-season basics, for each age group.
Fall checklist
A starting point, not a rule. Every family and every child is different. Follow each product's instructions and age limits, and check with your doctor on health questions.
Baby & infant
- Layers: bodysuits, long-sleeve sleepers and a light cardiganPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Simple Joys by Carter’s bodysuits (8-pack), Simple Joys sleep & play footies (3-pack)
- A warm hat, and thin mittens if their hands get coldPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Baby cap, mitten & sock set
- A stroller rain coverPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Universal stroller rain cover
- A sleep sack for sleep instead of loose blanketsPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Yoofoss cotton sleep sack
- No bulky coats under car seat straps: dress in thin layers and put a blanket over the buckled harness
- Hand washing for everyone who holds the baby, and ask your doctor about cold-season care
Toddler
- Rain jacket and bootsPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Kids hooded rain jacket, Crocs kids Handle It rain boots
- Warm layers and mittens with clipsPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Unigear waterproof kids mittens
- A tissues and humidifier plan for colds, and a way to wash hands oftenPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Levoit cool-mist humidifier
- Halloween costumes that are flame-resistant, easy to walk in and not blocking their view, with a reflective item for evening
Preschool
- A rain jacket, boots and a hatPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Kids hooded rain jacket, Crocs kids Handle It rain boots
- A spare set of clothes in the backpack
- Reflective items for darker evenings
- A lunch bag and water bottle for the new school yearPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Bentgo Kids insulated lunch bag, Thermos Funtainer bottle with straw
Big kid
- A waterproof jacket and warm layers for walking or biking to schoolPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Kids hooded rain jacket
- Bike lights and reflective gear for shorter days
- School supplies and a sturdy backpackPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Simple Modern Fletcher kids backpack
- Rain-ready shoes and extra socksPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Crocs kids Handle It rain boots
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