Whether on the playground or exploring up in Luna’s Forest, outdoor time is an integral part of life at The Children’s Garden—rain or shine!
Outdoor play invites curiosity, wonder, exploration and learning in ways that simply can’t happen indoors. With the right clothing for the season, children can stay comfortable and fully engaged, even on our colder, wetter Pacific Northwest days.
Set your child up for success by dressing in layers and choosing clothing that can handle a little Garden adventure. Rain boots, rain jackets, warm layers and other weather-ready gear help children focus on playing, discovering and having fun—not on being cold or wet.
At The Garden, we head outside in all kinds of weather and dressing with the weather in mind helps your child be ready and comfortable wherever the day’s play and exploration take us.
How to Dress for Weather Tips
Tips for Hot
- Use sunscreen before going outside
- Wear a hat and sunglasses
- Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Tips for Rain and Wet Conditions
- Cotton absorbs moisture and stays wet and heavy. Avoid cotton clothing and socks on colder days.
- Wear rubber boots to keep feet dry.
- Elastic cuffs on sleeves of a rain jacket and ankles of splash pants keeps water out.
- Pull pant legs OVER rain boots to keep feet dry.
- Bring an extra set of clothes including waterproof mittens for cold, wet days.
Tips for Cold
Dress in layers:
- Base layer: closest to your skin, fits snuggly and helps wick moisture away. Look for wool or polyester fabrics.
- Mid layer: the insulating layer that keeps you warm. Stick to wool or fleece.
- Outer layer: protects you from the elements like wind, rain and snow. This layer should be waterproof with enough room for layers underneath.
Some Garden family favorites.
Long Zip Gloves and Mittens
Zippers make these mittens easy to get on and off. Amazon sells them here.