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The Estonian winter is cold, wet and windy, and the weather can change several times a day. A good winter wardrobe is not one thick jacket but well thought-through layers: a waterproof, windproof outer shell, warm layers underneath, and proper hats, mittens and boots keep a child warm, dry and mobile through both outdoor lessons and an evening in the snow.
For a younger child (roughly up to 4–5 years), an all-in-one snowsuit is the warmest and most reliable: snow cannot get in even after a fall. An older child is better served by a separate jacket and snow trousers — they can be mixed and worn from autumn onwards.
Next to the skin, use a thin moisture-wicking base layer (merino wool or a technical fabric), then fleece or a wool jumper over it. Avoid pure cotton as a base layer — it stays wet with sweat and chills the child. Adjust the number of layers to the weather.
Much of the warmth is lost through the head and extremities. You need a snug hat that covers the ears, waterproof and warm winter boots, mittens (not gloves — a small child’s fingers stay warmer together) and a neck warmer. A snood is safer than a long scarf.
What to look for in the outer shell
For winter clothes, measure the child's height and allow for a layer or two under the jacket. Amadeo sizes 86–164 follow height in centimetres, so finding the right number is easy.
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Open page →For that kind of cold, choose a jacket with at least roughly 200–250 g of insulation (or equivalent wadding) and combine it with warm layers underneath. More important than the jacket alone is the complete outfit: a moisture-wicking base layer, a warm mid layer, a waterproof jacket, a snug hat, mittens and winter boots. Layers can be added or removed to suit the day.
For a younger child and anyone who plays actively in the snow, an all-in-one snowsuit is warmer and more snow-proof, as nothing gets in at the waist. For an older child and one at daycare, a jacket and trousers are more practical: they can be put on alone, mixed separately, and the jacket worn in autumn and spring too.
Next to the skin, a thin moisture-wicking base layer (merino wool or a technical fabric), then fleece or a thin wool jumper over it. In very cold weather, add one more mid layer. Avoid pure cotton — it absorbs sweat and leaves the child cold. Adjust the number of layers to the time outdoors and the temperature.
Go by the child’s height and leave a little room for layers, but do not buy several sizes up — a jacket that is too loose lets warmth escape and hampers movement. Between two sizes, choose the larger. Amadeo sizes 86–164 follow height in centimetres; exact measurements are in the size guide.
