Playing Safe in Winter Weather with Kids

• 2024

  Log in to bookmark this resource.

  Log in

---

Access Resources

• SummaryEN
• Ask aRCie About This Resource

About

This webpage discusses important winter weather safety tips for parents. It covers topics such as dressing children appropriately for the cold, recognizing signs of frostbite and hypothermia, and preventing common winter illnesses. For activities like sledding, snow forts, skating, and skiing, it provides safety guidelines such as choosing safe locations and wearing helmets. The article emphasizes checking ice thickness before walking on frozen ponds or lakes to prevent accidents.

---

Tags

Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child, Preschool; Clothing; Cold Temperature; Frostbite; Hypothermia; Protective Clothing; Skiing; Safety Management

Institutions: Children's Hospital Colorado

---

More like this

Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care Needs 2025 · Children's National Hospital Winter Health and Safety Tips for Kids None · Children's Hospital Colorado Disaster Supplies Kit None · Seattle Children's Hospital

---

The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

---