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Insulating layer

An insulating layer is clothing that traps warm air to help keep a child warm without excessive stiffness.

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Choosing winter clothing that keeps children warm without limiting movement

Choosing winter clothing that keeps children warm without limiting movement

Warmth and mobility are not opposing goals It is understandable to reach for the puffiest coat when temperatures drop. Children lose heat when the environment overwhelms their ability to produce and conserve warmth, and they may not always recognize early cold stress. However, excessive bulk can create a different problem: restricted shoulder movement, stiff hips […]