Winter Clothes for Girls and Boys: The Ultimate Checklist

Dressing your children in winter is no mean feat! Between the particular tastes of our little wolves, which often vary according to gender, and the demands of winter weather, it's a real mental gymnastics exercise.

To make your life easier, we've put together a complete guide to winter clothes for girls and boys, with a list of clothes to plan for each gender. 

Tips for Choosing the Right Winter Clothes for Your Child

Adopt Multi-Layer Technology

Let's start with practicality!

Winter weather calls for clothing that keeps you warm and dry, while being adaptable to changing temperatures and weather conditions. Your little one needs to be well protected when it's cold and wet but also be able to remove a garment easily when the temperature rises. This helps avoid excessive perspiration, which could lead to a cold (or hypothermia in the worst case scenario). 

Therefore, we apply the multi-layer method! So, whatever your child's gender, make sure you have: 

• A base layer that keeps you warm but is breathable and doesn't retain moisture. It's made up of thermal underwear in merino or polyester.
• An intermediate layer, which retains body heat and wicks away moisture. A fleece jacket is ideal for this layer. Its thickness varies according to the temperature. When the weather's milder, a sweater or sweatshirt will do the trick (see our sweaters and sweatshirts for boys and girls).
• An outer layer to cut the wind and protect against the elements. There's nothing like a one-piece snowsuit or two-piece snowsuit to make an amazing outer layer.

Cover Extremities Well

Your little one’s hands, feet, and head are the most sensitive to the cold, and they're most likely to be uncovered. So, it's essential to cover them with the right winter accessories! 

So, we can't do without the mittens-socks-hat trio! For both boys and girls, the right winter accessories are essential: waterproof mittens, a toque that covers their ears, and warm ski socks.

Balancing Needs and Desires

Now let's talk tastes and colors! Your children have their own personalities and preferences, all of which need to be taken into account when choosing the right clothes. The idea here is to find a compromise between what's useful and what's fun. 

When choosing an item of clothing, ask yourself (and your child) if it's necessary. Do they need it? 

If the garment is deemed essential to their winter wardrobe, then help your little one choose the style, patterns, and colors. If you're shopping in a boutique, offer for them to try the garment on, for example, to help them determine how they feel in it. You can also ask them if they see themself wearing the outfit for a long time.

What Kind of Winter Clothes for Girls?

Now, here's the ultimate list of winter clothes for girls. We're going for pink tones and nature-inspired patterns, but don't limit yourself to them! For your little darling, expect : 

• Thermal underwear in pastel shades
• A pretty floral sweater or sweatshirt
• A one- or two-piece snowsuit with colorful prints, or snowsuit pants paired with a winter coat in an elegant solid color
• Warm mittens for all those snowy adventures
• A trendy hat
• A knitted neck warmer

What Kind of Winter Clothing for Boys?

For boys, darker tones and animal motifs tend to be more popular. Here's a list of winter clothes for your little one: 

• Thermal underwear in dark tones 
• A sweater or sweatshirt with wild animal prints 
• A stylish snowsuit or hard-wearing snow pants paired with an ochre-colored winter coat
• Waterproof mittens for long snowball fights
• An original Peruvian hat or tuque
• A warm, comfortable neck warmer

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Now you know which winter clothes to choose for boys and girls! Whatever the gender, your little one will be ready to face the cold in style. And to find out more about Deux par deux, check out our article on a brand specializing in Quebec children's clothing!