How to dress a toddler for the weather
Toddlers move a lot: dress them roughly like yourself and take a layer off during active play.
What to wear (Toddler (1–3 years)) at different temperatures
- Base layer
- Bodysuit, Pants
- Warm layer
- Fleece
- Outer layer
- Puffer jacket, Snow pants
- Head
- Winter hat
- Hands
- Mittens
- Shoes
- Winter boots
- Extras
- Scarf
- Base layer
- Bodysuit, Pants
- Warm layer
- Cardigan, Fleece
- Outer layer
- Puffer jacket, Snow pants
- Head
- Winter hat
- Hands
- Gloves
- Shoes
- Winter boots
- Extras
- not needed
- Base layer
- Long-sleeve top, Pants
- Warm layer
- Fleece
- Outer layer
- Light jacket
- Head
- Winter hat
- Hands
- Mittens
- Shoes
- Winter boots
- Extras
- not needed
- Base layer
- Long-sleeve top, Pants
- Warm layer
- Cardigan
- Outer layer
- Light jacket
- Head
- Winter hat
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- Sneakers
- Extras
- not needed
- Base layer
- Long-sleeve top, Pants
- Warm layer
- Cardigan
- Outer layer
- Light jacket
- Head
- Thin hat
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- Sneakers
- Extras
- not needed
- Base layer
- T-shirt, Shorts
- Warm layer
- not needed
- Outer layer
- not needed
- Head
- Sun hat
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- Sneakers
- Extras
- not needed
- Base layer
- T-shirt, Shorts
- Warm layer
- not needed
- Outer layer
- not needed
- Head
- Sun hat
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- not needed
- Extras
- Sunglasses
- Base layer
- T-shirt, Shorts
- Warm layer
- not needed
- Outer layer
- not needed
- Head
- not needed
- Hands
- not needed
- Shoes
- not needed
- Extras
- not needed
More details
Toddlers move a lot, so dress them roughly like yourself and take one layer off during active play. Here are guides for different temperatures.
For 20°F, choose bodysuit, pants, fleece, puffer jacket, snow pants, winter hat, mittens, winter boots, scarf. At 60°F: long-sleeve top, pants, cardigan, light jacket, thin hat, sneakers. For 90°F, choose t-shirt, shorts.
At the playground, pick clothes your child can take off and put on easily. Pack spare mittens or gloves: they get wet fast in snow and puddles. Pack a spare layer: the weather and your plans can change. If your child gets sweaty, change into dry clothes as soon as you are somewhere warm. Several thin layers work better than one thick piece: they are easier to take off indoors or in the car. Indoors and in the car, remove the outer layer so your child does not overheat.
Check the back of the neck: warm, dry skin is a good sign. This is a guide, not medical advice.
Other temperatures
Pick a temperature to see the layers for every age.
Questions and answers
How many layers at 32°F?
Usually three: base layer, warm layer and a puffer jacket.
What goes on the hands?
Mittens in freezing weather, gloves when it is cool.
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
