Children's ski clotheshow to keep your kids happy and comfortable in the snowIf you browse through catalogues or websites for children's ski clothes, you’ll see the huge variety of garments on offer. If you've not skied with your children before, you might be a little unsure what you need to pack - so we have a simple kids ski clothes checklist to help with your ski trip vacation packing.There’s no doubt that kitting your children out in the right kids ski wear is vitally important.
Children's ski clothes for fun in the snow Outer layer ski clothesWhatever your budget, there are some essential items which your child needs for comfortable snow skiing.Your child must have a waterproof, insulated outer layer. This could either be a one-piece ski suit Or a two-piece combination of a kids ski jacket teamed with ski pants or salopettes for an older child. How do I get the right size ski gear?Whichever you choose, the garments should be plenty big enough for base layers underneath, and for ease of movement. A good way of telling whether children's ski clothes are the right size is to see if the sleeves ride up the arms if junior holds his hands up in the air. If the garment isn’t tight around the bottom or too short in the leg when he sits down, then it is a good size.Can my child wear regular gloves?Ski gloves are a must. These should be waterproof and insulated. It's worth making sure that the gloves come sufficiently over the wrists to overlap with the cuffs of your child’s ski jacket or ski suit. This stops the snow from going both up the sleeves and down inside the gloves at the same time.What if my children aren't old enough to ski?They'll still need to be well wrapped up even if you're only planning to take a walk outside. A toddler snow suit will be ideal for an active pre-schooler wanting to play in the snow. If you're taking your baby with you, buy an infant snow suit in at least a size bigger than your baby's regular clothes.Ski base layersUnderneath the outer layer your child will need to wear base layers. The number and thickness really does depend on when and where you are skiing.The trick for really cold temperatures is to wear several thin layers. Your child might wear a thermal vest and a roll-neck long-sleeved jersey top. If it is really cold, add a thin fleece as a layer. For skiing in glorious spring sunshine, your child may only need a t-shirt underneath their ski clothes. How do I keep my child's feet warm?One item of ski gear not to forget is proper ski socks. These thick socks have been specially designed to minimise the chance of getting blisters. As they are nice and thick they will keep your child’s feet much warmer and are far more comfortable than wearing one or two pairs of ordinary socks.Not just for the mountains Although children's ski clothes have been designed to keep your child comfortable and protected from the weather whilst out on the slopes during ski holidays, they're also very useful at home when the weather turns wintery. Return from children's ski clothes to the family ski vacations home page. |
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Thanks for the great website - very handy. We are planning our first ski trip for us and our 5 kids!Chrisna
Skiing tips for families. Written by an English couple who love to ski and play in the snow with their children.
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