Dish up warm eats. Have your child consume a good meal before venturing into the cold weather.

When you're warm inside, you're more likely to stay toasty all over.

Keep her covered. Have your child wear a hat at all times. Most body heat is lost through the head.

Since frostbite is most likely to occur on a child's fingers, toes, and earlobes, keep her hands and feet warm and comfortable by dressing her in close-fitting mittens and socks.

Pull her hat down over her ears or put a pair of muffs on her.

Layer clothing. If you dress your child in long johns, a turtleneck, a shirt or two, pants, a sweater, and a coat, he'll lose less of his body heat because it gets trapped between the layers.

Also periodically check that every piece of clothing is completely dry. In the cold weather, damp, sweaty clothing can give children the chills.

Wrap her up. Keep your child's neck warm by wrapping a scarf around it. You should cover her mouth with the scarf as well.

To prevent her skin from chapping, generously apply petroleum jelly to her lips and a hypoallergenic lotion, such as hydrated petrolatum, to both cheeks.

Find a good fit. When wearing his boots, your child should be able to wiggle his toes. If the boots are too tight a fit, they can cut off circulation and hasten the onset of frostbite.

Take breaks. Preschool-age children should come inside every 20 to 30 minutes because they get cold quickly.

Offer them a warm drink or something to eat.

Check out his skin. If your child's earlobes, fingers, and toes are painful, numb, or pale, go inside at once and hold them gently between your hands. Do not rub the skin because this can aggravate frostbite. If the condition does not improve within a few minutes, seek medical attention immediately.