Will it still fit in March?
Nobody publishes a number for growth headroom, including us. What the makers of the current kit actually publish, and what to decide on instead.
Guides
Plain-language guides to children's winter gear: sizing, daycare rules, car seat safety, and what to buy when.
How to measure your child for winter gear
Height, chest, waist, both feet and hands, using each maker's own published method, and why an age gives a size chart nothing to look up.
What each brand's size chart actually measures
Body measurements, insole length or an age band. What each chart behind a winter kit actually publishes, and why a size in one brand does not carry to...
Kids spring rain gear: one-piece or separates
How to choose a one-piece rain suit or separate jacket and pants, plan warmth under an unlined shell, fit rain boots and assemble a spring-melt kit.
Kids winter boots: how they should fit
How to measure a child's foot, use the exact model chart, check toe room and heel security, plan drying and read maker-specific temperature ratings.
How to choose a toddler snowsuit
One-piece or two-piece, how to assess growing room, what to confirm with your daycare, and how to check a snowsuit against your child-seat instructions.