Kids · in the 30s
🧊 What should my kid wear in 30 degree weather?
Quick answer: A long sleeve shirt with a hoodie or sweater over it, a heavy coat, pants, closed shoes or boots, and a hat, gloves and scarf. This is real winter dressing — the 30s are colder than they sound for a small body.
The outfit
| Top | Two layers: long sleeve shirt + hoodie or sweater |
|---|---|
| Outer layer | Heavy coat |
| Bottom | Pants or lined leggings |
| Feet | Sneakers with warm socks, or boots |
| Extras | Hat, gloves and scarf |
Long sleeve shirt
Hoodie
Heavy coat
Pants
Sneakers
Hat
Gloves
ScarfBy age
- Toddlers: a one-piece snowsuit is easier than a coat over layers.
- Big kids: a hoodie under the coat so the coat can come off at school.
- Teens: a puffer or heavy coat over a hoodie is the look they'll accept.
The thing parents miss
💡 A sunny 38°F afternoon feels much warmer than a grey 38°F morning. Dress for the morning and let them unzip later.
Skip the guessing
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Questions parents ask
Is 35 degrees too cold for shorts?
Yes. Below about 50°F feels-like, legs need covering for anything longer than a dash to the car.
Hoodie or coat at 35 degrees?
Both: hoodie under, coat over. The hoodie alone is not enough below 45°F.
Do kids need gloves in the 30s?
Yes — hands and ears get cold first, and cold hands end recess early.
Other weather
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