Even if the old adage says that "in April you don't uncover yourself by a thread", the spring season often has many surprises in store for us with seesawing temperatures.
This period between the cold season and the summer season is quite annoying for many parents.
To adapt to variable weather conditions, here are some tips and advice on how to dress your child comfortably to play outside for a long time!
Avoid cotton
In spring, it often rains, water holes and “slush” are very present.
We must therefore avoid cotton, which is a fabric which absorbs and stores moisture, which has the effect of keeping moisture on the skin and cooling the body.
Adopt the multi-layer system (the famous onion skins)
Nothing better than a merino wool base layer under a windbreaker or raincoat to keep the minis warm. Merino wool has thermoregulatory properties, so it maintains body temperature at a comfortable level, no matter how hot or cold it is. In addition, unlike cotton, it wicks away moisture and insulates even if it gets wet.
In colder weather we recommend adding a mid layer over the base layer. This can be our merino wool fleece or even a polyester fleece.
Examples of overlays
These layering examples are general suggestions. It is important to adjust based on individual preferences, activity level and weather variations.
The objective is to allow easy adaptation to temperature changes while ensuring the child's comfort.
| Weather conditions | Wool weight | Example of layering |
| Hot (15 to + 20°C) | Light ( 150-200 g/m²) | Merino wool base layer ( suit Or thermal set ) with windbreaker. |
| Temperate (10-15°C) | Lightweight (150-200 g/m²) | Merino wool base layer ( suit Or thermal set ) with an outer layer such as a mid-season coat or a middle layer lightweight if necessary like our sherpa jumpsuit , our colorblock sweater , or our hoodie. |
| Cool (5-10°C) | Light to medium (150-250 g/m²) | Merino wool base layer ( suit or thermal set ) with an outer layer such as a mid-season coat or mid-layer or our sherpa suit . |
| Cold (0-5°C) | Medium (200-250 g/m²) | Merino wool base layer ( suit or thermal set ) with an outer layer like a mid-season coat. Or you could opt for a mid-layer like our fleece set or sherpa onesie with a lightweight outer layer like a windbreaker. |
| Very Cold (-5 to -10°C) | Medium to thick (200 to 360 g/m²) | Merino wool base layer ( suit or thermal set ) and a middle layer like our fleece set or our sherpa suit with an outer layer on top. |
| Extremely Cold (-10 to -20°C) | Medium to thick (200 to 400 g/m²) | Merino wool base layer ( suit or thermal set ) plus an insulating middle layer like our fleece set or our sherpa suit with an outer layer on top like a snowsuit. |
Have good rain boots
Good rain boots are essential this spring season. Some are doubled and others are not.
We suggest adding insoles and wearing merino wool socks inside the rain boots.
That's it to avoid cold and wet little feet!
Never neglect the ends
Just like rain boots, hands and head are extremely important to be properly covered.
We would lose around 40% of our heat through our heads, so we have to remember to protect the coco of our minis!
Wearing our merino jersey beanies is a really great option. These mid-season toques maintain body temperature at an ideal temperature! We can match them with our neck warmers .
Little magic gloves and waterproof mittens are also must-haves to keep little ones comfortable.
With these items, little adventurers are ready to face mud, slush, snow, rain, water and wind warm and comfortable all spring long!