Reply to Nanny doesn't like to go outside

Forum Index » General Discussion

Reply to "Nanny doesn't like to go outside"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For me it depends on the age of the children and how cold it is. The last snow storm we got in nova I did not take the kids outside as I believe it was in the low 20's maybe teens. During cold and flu season not a good idea to have a 1 yr old outside in that for too long. Frostbite is real.[/quote]

Um...frostbite has nothing to do with colds and flus.

A one-year-old who has proper outdoor gear (wool socks, waterproof, insulated boots, waterproof mittens, warm hat, snow pants and good-quality parka) should be able to play outside for short periods (>30 minutes) in even sub-zero temps, provided they are with an adult who knows how to play safely in the snow (monitor closely, stay hydrated, and KEEP MOVING)!  This is why the "I'll watch them but not participate" attitude doesn't work here.  Avoiding frostbite requires that you keep moving and keep warm blood circulating.  If you take a kid out and just stand there, they will likely just stand there as well and will quickly want to head indoors.  If you take them out and go sledding, play tag, make snow angels and otherwise inspire them to run and be active, then they will be able to play outside (and be safe and warm) for much loger periods.[/quote]
No frostbite doesn't. I was just mentioning it. Schools don't let children outside if its below 32 or above 100. With a 1 yr old I think that's a good range. The child I take care of does not have wool socks or snow boots or gloves that stay on.[/quote]

Children in Montana go outside when it’s below 32, even Michigan does.  And sooooo many places go outside when it’s over 100…[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics