Winter has come, and the germs are here. So it's better to say that we need to amp our medicine cabinets and make sure that we are safe and healthy throughout the season so that they don’t catch cold or fall sick and can enjoy the hot chocolate. So as the cold weather is here, it's safe to think about whether it’s the right time for the kids to go outside and play because kids can’t be cooped up inside their house for many hours.

Thus, it is safe for a toddler to play outside during the cold weather. The American Council of Exercise even recommends that children should receive approximately 60 minutes of physical activity each day. So you may allow your toddler for outdoor play in different intervals by providing them breaks after 10 to 20 minutes.

Here are several other tips that will facilitate outdoor play for your toddlers while keeping them safe.

Toddlers during the winter should be sent outside to play only after dressing them in layers. The layered dressing will help to keep the body warm of your toddler with scarves, boots, hats, earmuffs, socks or mittens. Additionally, the layers will not only protect your child while they’re playing outside but will also help to retain their body heat through the air pockets present in the different clothes.

Unlike adults, toddlers cannot regulate their body temperature during cold weather. So, you need to take special care to help keep your toddler warm indoors during the cold weather. For this, you should shut off the windows in case it is extremely cold outside and use a room heater or a humidifier to provide a warm and comfortable environment for your toddler. Additionally, you can keep your toddler’s bed warm by using a warm water bottle and keeping it at the side of your toddler while he or she sleeps.

You should encourage toddlers to be active during the cold weather by playing outside and participating in their outdoor play yourself. There are a plethora of winter activities like outdoor as well as indoor games. You may play indoor games with your child like Ludo, or Carrom or even teach him or her during their free time. Also, allow room for physical activity by letting your kids play outdoors with their friends.

Toddlers have an amplified sensitivity to temperature changes and hence it may become difficult for you to keep your toddlers warm in winter because there is the risk of overheating. You can avoid overheating your toddlers by regulating the layers they wear during winter. It’s crucial to layer up your toddler while he or she is going outside to play or going for a walk. However, reduce the layers once your toddler peacefully sleeps in the car or is with you indoors.

So, these are some tips for toddlers during the cold weather. Hopefully, this guide will help you to keep your toddler warm during the winter season.

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