Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play. Call children in periodically to warm up with drinks such as hot chocolate. When possible, avoid taking infants outdoors when it is colder than 40F. Infants lose body heat quickly. Call a doctor. Hold fingers to the chest, for example.
Frozen tissue is fragile and can be damaged easily.
Avoid warming with high heat from radiators, fireplaces or stoves, and avoid rubbing or breaking blisters. Pedestrian Safety Slippery driveways and sidewalks can be particularly hazardous in the winter. Keep them well shoveled, and apply material such as rock salt or sand to improve traction. Use retro-reflective clothing or stickers for maximum protection, especially at dawn and dusk. Winter Sports and Activities Parents and caregivers should inspect equipment and the environment for possible hazards before children engage in winter activities such as sledding, ice skating and skiing.