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Our favorite kids (and adult) boots are bogs, but if you’re only going to use them for one trip to MO they might be more than you want to spend. Really if it’s around or just below freezing you can probably get by with thick socks and whatever rain boots they already have. If they don’t already have rain boots, anything waterproof that you can get from your favorite store should cover you when combined with a good pair of socks (ex smartwool, bombas, darn tough). Bonus points if the boots have handles so the kids can pull them on easily. My only other tip is to always put on mittens if you’re on the fence. Little hands get cold fast.

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We all wear bogs and love them, but I agree they would be pricey for just one trip. Dick's sporting goods has a similar style boot for $30ish, I think they are called the snowbound. They aren't quite as warm but with good socks they should work!

Definitely rain boots and extra layers of socks! We live in TX but I grew up in MI and we have family all up north. For our visits rain boots work great (but it also rains buckets here so they come in handy for that too). We had that big storm last winter with actual snow and almost a week below freezing and overall just went with lots of layers since no one has winter gear here unless they ski. If you have tight fitting style pjs those are great for layering under other pants and tops when going outside. You can also layer cheap mittens over cheap gloves, often come in a multipack. I ran the dryer a lot that week because everything got wet each time but better than buying stuff we can’t use regularly! I do think hats/earmuffs are worth it if outside play is happening.