Playing Outside in Winter: Tips to Keep Kids Warm & Safe

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This article provides guidance for parents and families on how to keep children safe during outside play in winter. It includes information on frostbite prevention, hypothermia, and tips to stay safe during winter sports and activities such as ice skating, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.

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Hazard: Severe Weather

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Clothing; Cold Temperature; Family; Frostbite; Hypothermia; Skating; Skiing; Snow; Snow Sports

Institutions: Healthy Children

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