Depending on what part of the country you live in, the autumn months can have mildly warm to cold days and typically cold nights. It's important to dress your children appropriately for this transition from the heat of summer to the colder temperatures of fall to keep them comfortable and active.
Step 1
Dress your kids in layers so that they can be warm in the morning, and they can take them off later in the day, when they're playing. For example the first layer can be a cotton T-shirt, the second layer can be a long-sleeve short, and the third layer can be a sweater. This will allow you to continue using some of your children's summer clothes, according to "Good Housekeeping" magazine.
Step 2
Use comfortable fabrics. Fall is the beginning of the school year, and it's important that your child's clothes be comfortable. Cotton is a natural fiber that keeps children warm but doesn't lock in moisture when they sweat, as opposed to synthetic fibers such as polyester, which can become uncomfortable if a child plays hard during recess.
Step 3
Buy your child a pair or two of corduroy pants. Corduroy is a thin but warm fabric, according to the website Fabrics.com. Corduroy is more comfortable than thick wool pants and warmer than jeans.
Step 4
Provide your child with a warm jacket made of wool or similar material. Wool will keep your child warm, even if it gets wet, according to the University of Michigan Sailing Club.
Step 5
Have your child wear socks and closed shoes at all times to keep his feet warm. The socks don't need to be as thick as winter socks, but they should cover the ankles.
Step 6
Pack a soft hat and a scarf in your child's bag so she can use them if the temperature drops.
Tips and Warnings
- The older your kids get, the more they will want to choose their own clothes. This is OK, as long as they remember to stay warm.
Things You'll Need
- T-shirts
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Sweater
- Cordury pants
- Wool jacket
- Socks
- Closed shoes
- Hat
- Scarf
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