How to Dress Kids in the Fall
Since the temperature during autumn can range from mildly warm to bitter cold within a matter of hours in some areas of the country, choosing the right clothing to send your kids off to school or play can be challenging. By providing your little ones with several pieces of lightweight articles, they can remove or add clothing in layers, depending on the weather. A bit of wardrobe planning and the correct type of fabrics can go a long way in ensuring that your kids are dressed properly in the fall.
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Things You'll Need
- Layers
- Natural fiber fabrics
- Hat
- Scarf
- Mittens
- Corduroy pants
- Jackets with pockets
- Hooded sweatshirts
Instructions
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Apply layers of clothing on children during fall months when the weather can vary drastically between warm and cold.
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Use several layers of cotton and other natural fiber fabrics that will keep kids warm without locking moisture in and soaking them in sweat. Synthetic fabric does not allow for good air circulation and can leave your child uncomfortable as the body tries to regulate its temperature by perspiring.
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Dress your child in long-sleeved shirts that are cuffed. This will prevent cold air and snow from creeping up the arm.
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Consider putting corduroy pants on your young ones, as these provide extra warmth when the weather turns chilly.
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Select jackets and vests that have pockets to hold mittens. Since the temperature can rise and drop dramatically in a single day during the fall, mittens might be necessary in the morning but not later in the afternoon.
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Make sure your child has a hat and scarf before they head out the door. According to The Fabric of Our Lives website, "fifty percent of body heat is lost through the top of our head." Covering the head and neck area can help your child's body retain heat in colder weather.
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Tips & Warnings
Try pairing a long-sleeved t-shirt with a button up sweater for a layered effect.
Mittens are usually better than gloves for keeping little kids' fingers warm because they allow the body heated air to circulate around the digits.
