How to Dress for Cold Weather in Lafayette, Colorado: Winter Outdoor Tips for Families

Staying warm in cold weather at Thorne Nature Preschool in Lafayette, CO.

Thorne Nature Preschoolers are out in all types of weather, so we’ve learned a thing or two about dressing for the cold. Here are our recommendations for gearing your child up for cold weather.

Thorne Nature Preschool’s Recommendations for Kids’ Cold-Weather Gear

• Waterproof, cold-weather boots – TNP favorites include Kodiak Klondike snow boots, LL Bean North Woods Boots, or Bogs

• Waterproof mittens – TNP loves Head Jr. zippered side ski mittens

• Waterproof, cold-weather pants – TNP loves JAN & JUL Kids waterproof fleece-lined rain pants or other waterproof, insulated snow pants

• Waterproof, cold-weather jackets – We recommend a waterproof, insulated jacket

• Waterproof rain suit – Oaki rain suits are great for staying dry on wet, snowy, muddy, and rainy days. When we have wet spring snows, these are great over a child’s snowpants and jacket.

  • Thorne Nature Preschool is an Oaki affiliate school. Use the code ThorneNE15 to save 15% on your order, and a portion of the total purchased will be donated to Thorne Nature Preschool.

• Cold and Dry Weather Jackets – We recommend a down jacket

• Cold and Wet Weather Base Layer – TNP favorites include SmartWool or other wool-synthetic blends

• Wool Socks – We recommend SmartWool or other wool-synthetic blends

• Warm Hat – We recommend a hat that covers your child’s ears

Recommendations for Adults

Learn how to dress and stay warm outside in the winter with this guide from NPR’s Life Kit.

Recommendations for Babies

Check out this great guide on how to dress your baby in the cold from Turtlefur and Hike it Baby.

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