Kid's Clothes for the Park

Dress the kids in layers so that you can help them quickly adapt to temperatures that can rise and drop significantly. Also, each child's body temperature will differ. Active children get warm quickly. If a child is dressed in layers, then you can help regulate their body temperature more easily by adding and removing clothing as required.

Kids in a park will naturally jump, run, play, or simply romp about. They need comfortable clothes for all this activity. Sweatsuits are great because they are comfortable and nonbinding, allowing your kid the maneuverability he needs to score a goal, climb the monkey bars or even do somersaults. The Orlando hooded sweatshirt and pant seems like something that would keep kids snug and warm come fall.

Jeans can be practical too because they are durable and stand up to big bumps and scrapes. Tight jeans, however, might be too constrictive. Carpenter jeans costing just $11 with an elastic waist might be perfect for growing kids. Shorts are good in the summer, but beware of the exposed knees. Young children should keep from running on gravel or pavement when wearing shorts as a fall could lead to a skinned knee. Carpenter jean shorts with an inner adjustable waistband and lots of pockets for kids to store their gear might be an affordable and useful buy. Avoid skirts for girls unless they are the kind with a pair of shorts sewn into them. If you wish to go in for a jean skirt with an attached cotton fleece shorts, try Joe's Kids skirt—pretty steep on the price though. Skirts are no fun at the playground because they limit a girl’s activities due to the fear of showing her underpants. If you would go in for girl's shorts instead, try Kids Cargo shorts with lots of pockets to stow their gear, including a roomy back pocket to secure their valuables.

- Victor R.