How to dress your baby for autumn
Autumn weather changes quickly: dress your child in layers — a long-sleeve top, a cardigan or fleece, a light jacket — and pack a raincoat.
Autumn temperatures
5 °C
long-sleeve top, trousers, fleece, light jacket, bobble hat, mittens, winter boots
More: 5 °C10 °C
long-sleeve top, trousers, cardigan, light jacket, bobble hat, trainers
More: 10 °C15 °C
long-sleeve top, trousers, cardigan, light jacket, thin hat, trainers
More: 15 °C
Weather adjustments
How the outfit changes for a toddler (1–3 years).
Rain: raincoat and wellies
Add: raincoat, wellies
Take off: light jacket, trainers
Wind: scarf and a windproof jacket
Add: scarf
Strong sun: sun hat and sunglasses
Add: sunglasses
Put children’s sun cream on exposed skin
Active play: one layer lighter
Take off: cardigan
More details
Autumn weather changes quickly: mornings can be chilly and afternoons mild. That is why children are dressed in layers that are easy to add or remove.
At 5 °C a toddler can wear long-sleeve top, trousers, fleece, light jacket, bobble hat, mittens, winter boots. For 10 °C: long-sleeve top, trousers, cardigan, light jacket, bobble hat, trainers. At 15 °C a toddler can wear long-sleeve top, trousers, cardigan, light jacket, thin hat, trainers. For autumn rain, add: raincoat, wellies. If it is windy, bring: scarf.
If your child gets sweaty, change into dry clothes as soon as you are somewhere warm. Dress for the feels-like temperature: wind and humidity make the air feel colder. Indoors and in the car, remove the outer layer so your child does not overheat. Take a spare layer: the weather and your plans can change. Several thin layers work better than one thick piece: they are easier to take off indoors or on the bus.
Watch how your child feels and change layers while you are out. This is a guide, not medical advice.
Questions and answers
Which hat for autumn?
Below 10 °C a bobble hat, above that a thin hat.
Are wellies needed?
For rain and puddles, yes.
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.
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Not medical advice
