Wear the right shoes. Choose footwear that has a good grip and a flat bottom that lets your whole foot rest on the surface of the ground. Avoid heels. Anticipate slippery patches of ice. Keep your eyes open for any potential ice. Sometimes ice is easily hidden by the enormous amount of snow on the ground, so make sure you are paying attention while you’re walking at all times in the winter.
Don’t tune out. Keep your headphones off and your phone in your pocket. In the winter, it’s even more important that you are able to hear any potential dangers like approaching vehicles or other pedestrians. Take the long way. Shortcuts may be more dangerous than ever in the winter. Areas with less traffic tend to be less tended to during snowstorms, leaving you open to more potential harm. Dress for the season. Of course, this means staying warm with gloves, a hat, a scarf, and extra layers of clothing. But it also means wearing something bright if you’re walking — both during the day and at night. Visibility may be drastically decreased even in the daytime hours due to the snow, and the nighttime is particularly dangerous for pedestrians. Wear something that says “summer” to keep you safe in the winter! While you make sure your children are bundled up, don't forget those tender ears, fingers, toes and little noses. These body parts are particularly susceptible to frostbite and need to have more protection. Hats, scarves, waterproof gloves, extra socks, waterproof boots and even a ski mask can make all the difference to your child's delicate parts. Set a timer Kids can stay outside for hours if the temperature is on the higher end of "below freezing," but when the wind chill plunges, you'll want to limit outside play to 30 to 60 minutes at a time. These frequent breaks not only allow your kids to warm up on a regular basis, but they will give them an opportunity to drink a mug of cocoa or have some warm soup, which can help them stay hydrated. They can also take that time to swap out clothing that has become wet.
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