Winter essentials checklist
Staying warm, dry and safe, for each age group.
Winter 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
- Warm layers, a hat, mittens and booties for outingsPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Baby cap, mitten & sock set
- A sleep sack in a warmth rating (TOG) that suits your room temperaturePopular pick on Amazon.ca: Yoofoss cotton sleep sack
- A snowsuit or bunting for walks, and take bulky layers off before buckling into the car seat; put a blanket over the buckled harness insteadPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Mountain Warehouse kids snowsuit
- Keep sleep space free of loose blankets, bumpers and heaters nearby
- A humidifier cleaned daily if you use one, and moisturizer for dry skinPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Levoit cool-mist humidifier
Toddler
- An insulated snowsuit or snow pants and jacketPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Mountain Warehouse kids snowsuit
- Waterproof mittens (on clips) and insulated waterproof bootsPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Kamik Snobuster kids snow boots, Unigear waterproof kids mittens
- A neck warmer rather than a long scarf, which can catch on equipmentPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Azarxis fleece neck warmer
- A sled used with supervision on a gentle hill, with a helmet if your local rules or the hill advise itPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Pelican baby sled
- Lip balm and moisturizer
Preschool
- Snow pants, a warm jacket, boots and spare mittensPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Jan & Jul fleece-lined snow pants, Kamik Snobuster kids snow boots, Unigear waterproof kids mittens
- Thermal base layers and wool socksPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Amazon Essentials thermal set, Eocom kids wool socks
- A certified helmet for skating, sledding or skiing
- A thermos for a warm drink on outings
Big kid
- Warm outerwear and thermal layers for school and sportsPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Amazon Essentials thermal set, Eocom kids wool socks
- Ski, snowboard or skate gear that fits, and a helmet (plus goggles if skiing)Popular pick on Amazon.ca: Lake Placid adjustable ice skates
- Waterproof gloves and extra socksPopular pick on Amazon.ca: Unigear waterproof kids mittens
- Hand warmers for long days outdoorsPopular pick on Amazon.ca: HotHands hand warmers
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