https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:06:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027809 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:49:50 +0000 sarac 2027809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A pretty decent amount, but Oregon winters aren't like most of you have to deal with. It's rarely especially cold here - we still play in the park most of the winter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027502 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:48:02 +0000 Grace 2027502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Daycare takes the kids out every day that the windchill is warmer than -25C. But they only go for 15 min if it's that cold. I tried taking her out few times when it was closer to the freezing mark, but her snowsuit makes it so hard for her to move. She got a sled this Christmas, so we'll have to see if she likes sleigh rides. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027367 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:36:53 +0000 yoursilverlining 2027367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At daycare they go out every day that's over 20 degrees (or 25, I can't remember). They go out for half an hour, in snowsuits, hats, mittens, boots, etc. I'm sure it takes at least half an hour to wrangle them all into their gear! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027356 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:30:07 +0000 pinkcupcake 2027356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not much. I don't like being outdoors so I feel like she usually plays outdoor at school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027332 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:21:43 +0000 MoreCoffee 2027332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sadly, not much! DS's daycare will take them outside when it's cold, but not when there's still snow on the ground or it's muddy. We do our best to get him out for bike rides on the weekends and we walk to the store or other errands when possible. Can't wait for warmer weather! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027324 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:17:26 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2027324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not much. DD2 is only a couple weeks old so she's not going anywhere just yet. Poor DD1 had been stuck inside with us for a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027221 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:36:04 +0000 cascademom 2027221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We try to get him outside for a couple of hours during the weekend even if it's walking around the neighborhood and going to dinner. He needs his fresh air or he gets owly. His new daycare/preschool has a studio space and a playspace indoors. He can burn energy there while at school which helps a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027209 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:32:52 +0000 Anagram 2027209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not as much as I'd like. I would still take her out to the playground at maybe 28 degrees and up, if it's not wet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027195 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:23:09 +0000 Ocean girl 2027195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dayhome gets the kids out every day, even if it's just for short spurts. We make sure to dress her appropriately, including two neck warmers, mitts under her snowsuit (which folds over her hands) and a hat +her snowsuit hood up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027172 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:08:48 +0000 .twist. 2027172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a lot and I feel bad about it. It gets really cold here, and while that doesn't really stop me, his snow suit doesn't fit him well and he has a hard time walking/playing in it, which is necessary with our cold weather. So we just haven't until he grows into the snow suit a bit better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027085 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:18:48 +0000 lemondrop 2027085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tons, but this is our outdoor season! In the summer it's very little, first thing in the morning only. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2027050 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 09:56:03 +0000 psw27 2027050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do the daily stroller walk to and from daycare, otherwise we aren't really outside unless its warm and we take a walk on the weekends. Can't wait for spring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026978 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:56:07 +0000 Kimberlybee 2026978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a mild winter compared to last year's winter so we are out and about daily unless she is sick. We had cabin fever from when she was sick and we stayed home for a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026955 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:36:34 +0000 NovBaby1112 2026955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None at all, its just been too cold and LO has a constant runny nose/cough so I'm not going to force her to go outside. we try to find lots of indoor activities on the weekends- library, indoor playspace, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026940 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:13:35 +0000 illumina 2026940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A fair bit. As long as it's above 30F and not raining, we go out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026937 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:07:13 +0000 creativemomma15 2026937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't been out much either. DS is getting a little stir crazy! I can't wait for spring! I just found a free toddler gym program in my town so I'm hoping doing that once a week will help. It definitely seemed to this week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026934 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:02:37 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2026934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's pretty cold here but I take him out every day. It would have to be below 20F for me to seriously consider leaving him in all day. It was "feels like 8" last week so we stayed in. But below freezing is no problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026925 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 07:57:07 +0000 Mamaof2 2026925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At DCP the wind chill (not temp) has to be above 37 - so not much at all!</p> <p>Its dark when we get home on the weekdays so none there.</p> <p>Weekends I try to do at least 15 mins </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026857 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 01:20:19 +0000 Skadi 2026857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is only a year old, so practically none. There were a few days when it was 50 degrees and up, and we went for walks everyday that we could. But for the most part, the only time she gets outside is the time it takes to get to the car and back.</p> <p>I might be more willing to take her in the stroller on walks when it's colder, but she absolutely hates wearing hats and will tenaciously pull at them until she's wrestled it off. Since she has no hair, I can't help but feel it's bad for her little bald headed self to be exposed to the winter wind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026855 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 01:17:06 +0000 jedeve 2026855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We try to go outside every day if it's above ten degrees. But I've been kind of lazy lately. The snow is too deep for LO to walk in and we have had an inversion sitting on us, making it cold with lots of freezing fog here. Hoping to go on a nice long walk tomorrow! </p> <p>I'm doing a challenge to get outside with your kids 3x a week for 30 minutes in January, for a total of 360 minutes. I think we are about halfway - need to step it up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026841 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:16:45 +0000 Beehive 2026841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He gets some outdoor time every day, though not active running-around time if it's really cold. We'll stick him in his stroller bundle bag and stroll him. Even on really bad days, he has his stroll to preschool. At least it's fresh air! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026799 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:24:20 +0000 ALV91711 2026799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Basically no outdoor time here this winter. It is just too cold for that. This week has been a bit milder and if it stays that way this weekend maybe we will get out there. It doesn't help that he hates boots and mitts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026535 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:48:32 +0000 looch 2026535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every day at school as long as it isn't below a certain temperature. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026385 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:28:33 +0000 regberadaisy 2026385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD 1 hasn't been outside for a week. She has been so sick and it has been below freezing. DD 2 is still so young I don't like taking her outside if it's below 35. So we have been stuck indoors a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026378 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:23:00 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2026378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a lot right now because it's so cold and snowy and he's only 10 months. We did go for a big snowshoe on the weekend when it was milder though. But typically just in a out of the car. So cold. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-outdoor-time-does-your-lo-get-in-the-winter#post-2026339 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:06:22 +0000 Bao 2026339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My poor LOs have been stuck inside most of the winter. A will go out here and there with DH to shovel but lately it's been below freezing so I won't let her go out. E is a little too young to do much so we haven't even attempted with her. I can't wait for spring so we can get out at least an hour a day to get some fresh air. </p>