Do children need snow suits in Paris?

anna7602 · January 2012

DD barely needs one here for the 2-3 times each winter when snow actually sticks. However, I have a friend with a child just a little older than DD who passes on her snow suits every year, all in mint condition since her kid barely uses them either. I have one hanging in the closet right now that DD has never worn.

So, do I pack it and take it with us to Paris or do I just pass it on to someone else here?

stever · January 2012

I've never lived in Paris, but I've spent a lot of time there when it's snowing. Even when it snowed really heavily and stuck I didn't think it was anything some waterproof boots and a good coat couldn't handle. Even for kids I think a snow suit might be overkill. One would come in handy if your daughter wanted to make snow angels in a park, but otherwise I'd skip it.

sucredee · January 2012

I have never lived in Paris either but they don't typically get a lot of snow. Even if they get a fluke snowstorm it probably isn't a necessity to have a snow suit. If you have the room for it I might take it but somehow I am thinking you are going to be limited on space since they are not paying to ship any of your stuff and you are taking evrything with you on the plane (if I am remembering this right). Like Stever said, a pair of good boots and coat will go a long way and you could always get some lightweight rain pants to put over her regular pants if getting wet is the issue. I think Parisians tend to overdress for cool weather, when we were there in October it was in the 50s and a lot of kids were wearing heavy coats while DD was running around without a jacket (granted I am probably on the other end of the spectrum as far as dressing my kid for cool/cold weather, but still...)

anna7602 · January 2012

sucredee:
somehow I am thinking you are going to be limited on space since they are not paying to ship any of your stuff and you are taking evrything with you on the plane (if I am remembering this right)

Yes, that's me! Skipping the snow suit means more room for other stuff.

myblueangel19 · January 2012

I would say no. It has been rather a mild winter, plus even in snow, you could probably put her in layered clothes and waterproof boots and she would be fine.

edited: unless you plan on taking a trip to the mountains while you are here. Paris is a train ride away from lots of good locations.

rpic81 · January 2012

You'll need it if you guys decide to go to the alps at all during winter (you should!), but you'd be OK without it in the city.

Linnya · January 2012

Two things: I haven't been to Paris yet, so I'm no expert. And Germans tend to overdress their kids in cold weather. That said, kids here near Wiesbaden, Germany wear their snowsuits or coat and snow pants all the time when it is cold. I sometimes dress DS in his snow pants for the walk to Kindergarten if it is cold, rainy or windy.

It could be handy to have the snowsuit, but you also may be able to pop into H&M (which they MUST have in Paris) and get some inexpensive snow pants if you find you need them.

anna7602 · January 2012

rpic81:
You'll need it if you guys decide to go to the alps at all during winter (you should!), but you'd be OK without it in the city.

I will consider this, but DH and I are not skiiers or wintery-outdoors types. We tried to take up snowshoeing a few years ago and thought the best part was just sitting inside by the fire!

allibally · January 2012

anna7602:
rpic81:
You'll need it if you guys decide to go to the alps at all during winter (you should!), but you'd be OK without it in the city.

I will consider this, but DH and I are not skiers or wintery-outdoors types. We tried to take up snowshoeing a few years ago and thought the best part was just sitting inside by the fire!

Just go for the views! Drink and eat on the top while you take in the mountain air. I went to one of the mountains in August and ended up going sledding in the winter park they had set up. I think the views and getting there is way more fun then skiing. She probably wouldn't need the suit even if you went. Just dress her warm and bring an extra set of clothes in case she does get wet in the snow.

Like Germany, Switzerland overdresses their kids. Well they over dress themselves too with winter coats in August. I've even seen kids in a rain jacket styled snowsuit... It was August over 80 F and it wasn't even raining just a little muddy.

LandOBiscuit · January 2012

In Paris? No. You're lucky if it snows at all. Winters in Paris are mild. It's always above 32F during the day.

If you go in the mountains, then yes a snow suit will be useful.

Side note: I used to live in Paris and the suburbs for over 10 years. Now that I live in Minnesota, I miss wearing regular shoes all winter long. In Paris, I could wear cute ballerinas in January. In Minnesota, I have to wear Ugg type boots because of the snow and extreme cold.

rpic81 · January 2012

anna7602:
rpic81:
You'll need it if you guys decide to go to the alps at all during winter (you should!), but you'd be OK without it in the city.

I will consider this, but DH and I are not skiiers or wintery-outdoors types. We tried to take up snowshoeing a few years ago and thought the best part was just sitting inside by the fire!

Snowshoeing? Really? No wonder you don't like winter outdoor activities!

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