Hi St. Louis Nannies! As you know our winter weather can range from cold to freezing! Here are some tips from Parents as Teachers that will help you keep your charges safe and warm this season.
As you know, providing age appropriate activities with the children in your care is an important part of your responsibilities as a caregiver. While indoor play can continue as usual, outdoor play can certainly be affected by the cold temperatures, but don't let that put a halt to all outdoor fun with the children in your care!
By taking a few precautions and bundling up right, your child can still enjoy the great outdoors safely this winter, says the National Center for Parents as Teachers.
TIPS FOR PLAYING IT SAFE IN THE COLD:
* Dress your child in layers, rather than one heavy garment.
* Your child should wear a hat and mittens; add boots if it's wet or snowy.
* Add one more layer on your child than on you.
* Make sure the outer layer is water-resistant.
* Your child should drink water before and after play to stay hydrated.
* Change clothes when they become wet.
* Don't play outside if temperature is 10° F or colder.
* Keep young babies inside in very cold weather.
For more parenting tips like these, visit www.ParentsAsTeachers.org.
Stay Warm!
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