How to dress your baby for fall
Fall weather changes fast: dress your child in layers — a long-sleeve top, a cardigan or fleece, a light jacket — and pack a raincoat.
Fall temperatures
40°F
long-sleeve top, pants, fleece, light jacket, winter hat, mittens, winter boots
More: 40°F50°F
long-sleeve top, pants, cardigan, light jacket, winter hat, sneakers
More: 50°F60°F
long-sleeve top, pants, cardigan, light jacket, thin hat, sneakers
More: 60°F
Weather adjustments
How the outfit changes for a toddler (1–3 years).
Rain: raincoat and rain boots
Add: raincoat, rain boots
Take off: light jacket, sneakers
Wind: scarf and a wind-blocking jacket
Add: scarf
Strong sun: sun hat and sunglasses
Add: sunglasses
Apply kids’ sunscreen to exposed skin
Active play: one layer lighter
Take off: cardigan
More details
Fall weather changes fast: mornings can be chilly and afternoons warm. That is why kids are dressed in layers that are easy to add or remove.
At 40°F a toddler can wear long-sleeve top, pants, fleece, light jacket, winter hat, mittens, winter boots. For 50°F: long-sleeve top, pants, cardigan, light jacket, winter hat, sneakers. At 60°F a toddler can wear long-sleeve top, pants, cardigan, light jacket, thin hat, sneakers. For fall rain, add: raincoat, rain boots. If it is windy, bring: scarf.
If your child gets sweaty, change into dry clothes as soon as you are somewhere warm. Indoors and in the car, remove the outer layer so your child does not overheat. Dress for the feels-like temperature: wind and humidity make the air feel colder. A cotton base layer breathes well, while fleece keeps warm and stays light. Several thin layers work better than one thick piece: they are easier to take off indoors or in the car.
Watch how your child feels and change layers during the walk. This is a guide, not medical advice.
Questions and answers
Which hat for fall?
Below 50°F a winter hat, above that a thin hat.
Are rain boots needed?
For rain and puddles, yes.
Is this medical advice?
No. It is a clothing guide; watch how your child feels and follow your pediatrician’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 kid wear today?
Layer suggests layers from the forecast for your city.
iPhone and Android
Not medical advice
