Our friends at Polarn O. Pyret have given us their top 5 tips for stress free ski and snow days with the family:
1 ) No cotton!
Even tiny tots sweat, and because cotton absorbs moisture rather than wicking it away it can feel cold next to the skin. Silky polyester or soft non-itchy merino wool should be worn next to the skin in cold weather. Try the one cotton sock and one wool sock test on yourself the next time you go out to play in cold weather!
2) Layers
Three good layers should be enough for even the most extreme weather conditions. Polyester or wool next to the skin, breathable fleece in the middle and then snow, wind and waterproof outerwear.
3) Breathability
Breathability is just as important as insulation especially when activity levels rise. ‘I’m too hot’ can be as problematic as ‘I’m too cold’ when you are out on the slopes all day.
4) Planning and practise makes perfect!
Getting a young family ready in time for ski school can potentially be a time consuming and hectic affair. Our tip is to practise as a family before your holiday, so everyone knows what they should be wearing, why they should be wearing it and how to secure the snow locks and other features. Lay out each garment in order to create a ‘clothes train’. Make it fun not fraught.
5) Unisex colours
Unisex colours can be handed down or sold on more easily. Quality clothing that lasts for more than two children is good for your pocket and good for the planet.
The PO.P Ski Sale for babies to kids age 12 is now on while stocks last!
