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Dress your child for the weather

Layer suggests how many layers your child needs based on temperature, wind, rain, UV and age. Pick a temperature or open the app.

  • Download on the App Store
  • Get it on Google Play

iPhone and Android

Layer mascot — a little cloud in a hat and scarf

Move the temperature — the layers change.

An example for a toddler (1–3 years). Pick your temperature below.

15 °C

Move the temperature — the layers change.

Layer mascot — a little cloud in a hat and scarf
More: 15 °C
  1. Base layer

    • Long-sleeve top
    • Trousers
  2. Warm layer

    • Cardigan
  3. Outer layer

    • Light jacket
  4. Accessories

    • Thin hat
  5. Shoes

    • Trainers

What to wear at 15 °C: layers by age

Newborn (0–3 months)

Base layer
Vest bodysuit, Long-sleeve top, Trousers
Warm layer
Cardigan
Outer layer
Light jacket
Head
Thin hat
Hands
not needed
Shoes
not needed
Extras
not needed

Baby (3–12 months)

Base layer
Vest bodysuit, Long-sleeve top, Trousers
Warm layer
Cardigan
Outer layer
Light jacket
Head
Thin hat
Hands
not needed
Shoes
Trainers
Extras
not needed

Toddler (1–3 years)

Base layer
Long-sleeve top, Trousers
Warm layer
Cardigan
Outer layer
Light jacket
Head
Thin hat
Hands
not needed
Shoes
Trainers
Extras
not needed

Pre-schooler (3–6 years)

Base layer
Long-sleeve top, Trousers
Warm layer
Cardigan
Outer layer
not needed
Head
not needed
Hands
not needed
Shoes
Trainers
Extras
not needed

How it works

  1. Add your child’s profile

    Age tells Layer how many layers are needed.

  2. See the weather and layers

    Temperature, wind, rain and UV in one tip.

  3. Add clothes to the wardrobe

    Photograph your child’s clothes for sharper tips.

  4. Save favourite outfits

    Capsules help you get ready faster.

Five layers on the figure

Base layer, warm layer, coat, accessories and shoes — matched to the weather.

Child figure: Toddler (1–3 years)
  1. Base layer

    • Long-sleeve top
    • Trousers
  2. Warm layer

    • Cardigan
  3. Outer layer

    • Light jacket
  4. Accessories

    • Thin hat
  5. Shoes

    • Trainers

What Layer considers

AI picks layers from the weather and your child’s age.

Free and Premium

The core tips are free. Premium adds your child’s wardrobe and outfits.

Free

  • Weather now, for 24 hours and 7 days
  • Layer-by-layer advice
  • Up to 3 tips a day
  • 1 child profile

Premium

7 days free
  • Wardrobe — your child’s wardrobe with photos
  • Capsules — saved outfits
  • Today look — an outfit from the wardrobe for the forecast
  • Up to 5 children with photos

By age

Newborn (0–3 months)

Layers at 15 °C

Child figure: Newborn (0–3 months)
  1. Base layer

    • Vest bodysuit
    • Long-sleeve top
    • Trousers
  2. Warm layer

    • Cardigan
  3. Outer layer

    • Light jacket
  4. Accessories

    • Thin hat
  5. Shoes

    not needed

Learn more: Newborn (0–3 months)

Toddler (1–3 years)

Layers at 15 °C

Child figure: Toddler (1–3 years)
  1. Base layer

    • Long-sleeve top
    • Trousers
  2. Warm layer

    • Cardigan
  3. Outer layer

    • Light jacket
  4. Accessories

    • Thin hat
  5. Shoes

    • Trainers
Learn more: Toddler (1–3 years)

Pre-schooler (3–6 years)

Layers at 15 °C

Child figure: Pre-schooler (3–6 years)
  1. Base layer

    • Long-sleeve top
    • Trousers
  2. Warm layer

    • Cardigan
  3. Outer layer

    not needed

  4. Accessories

    not needed

  5. Shoes

    • Trainers
Use the calculator

Weather in your town

Type a town or use your location — we’ll show the layers for your child.

Other temperatures

Pick a temperature to see the layers for every age.

Questions and answers

Which ages does it cover?

Newborns to pre-schoolers: 0–3 months, 3–12 months, 1–3 years and 3–6 years.

How much does the app cost?

Layer is free to download on the App Store and Google Play.

Is this medical advice?

No. It is a clothing guide; watch how your child feels and follow your GP’s or health visitor’s advice.

Where can I get advice for my weather?

In the Layer app: it reads temperature, wind, humidity and UV and suggests layers by age.

What should my child wear today?

Layer suggests layers from the forecast for your town.

  • Download on the App Store
  • Get it on Google Play

iPhone and Android

Not medical advice