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Getting ready for winter: snowsuits, hats and gloves

Published 28 August 2026

Children's winter clothing

In winter a child goes outside at least once a day, and it is that one hour that needs the right clothes. Here is what belongs in the wardrobe and how to choose it.

Winter clothing is the one place where a mistake shows immediately. Either the child gets cold and will not stay out, or they get sweaty and then chilled. Both problems have the same answer: three layers and the right size.

What belongs in the wardrobe

  • A warm snowsuit, or a separate jacket and trousers
  • Two warm jumpers or fleeces
  • Long sleeved cotton tops
  • A warm hat that covers the ears
  • Mittens, ideally two pairs
  • A snood rather than a long scarf, which is safer
  • Warm waterproof boots and thick socks

The rule of layers works in winter too

The first layer should be cotton so it takes up sweat. The second keeps the child warm and the third keeps out wind and snow. It is the same principle as in autumn, only the middle layer is thicker. Our autumn article sets it out in detail.

Size

Take a winter coat or snowsuit one size up. A jumper goes underneath and the child has to be able to move. Far too large is also wrong, because the wind gets inside. Our size chart will help.

What to look at when buying

  • A flap over the zip so the wind stays out
  • Elastic or a fastening at the cuffs and ankles
  • Reflective strips; in winter it is dark by five o'clock
  • A hood, ideally a detachable one

Feet and head

Most warmth is lost through the head and the feet. A warm hat and thick socks often matter more than one extra jumper. Have a look at hats, socks and tights and shoes.

Where to find them

Use the season filter in the shop: winter clothing. There are separate shelves for girls and boys, and reduced items are here.

Frequently asked questions

A snowsuit or a separate jacket and trousers?
Up to three a snowsuit is better because the back stays covered. After three a separate jacket and trousers are more practical, because the child can take them off alone.
How many layers are needed in winter?
Three: a cotton layer next to the skin, a warm middle layer and a windproof outer layer. One very thick coat keeps a child less warm than three thin layers.
Gloves with fingers or mittens?
Up to five, mittens are better: the fingers warm each other and they are easier to put on. Gloves with fingers are needed once a child has to use their hands.

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