Seasonal wardrobe for children aged 0 to 6 in Quebec

For Quebec winter (December to March), your child needs:

• Snowsuit (one-piece or 2-piece)
• Winter coat (from age 1)
• Thermal base layers (top and bottom): 3 of each for a 2-4 year old
• Wool or fleece sweaters: 3-4 for a 2-4 year old
• Beanie, neck warmer, waterproof mittens
• Winter boots and warm socks

Use our checklist above to see exact quantities by age group.

Quantities vary by age. For a 2 to 4 year old in Quebec:

• Winter: ~13 items (snowsuit, coat, base layers, sweaters, etc.)
• Spring: ~9 items (mid-season coat, light sweaters, rain boots, etc.)
• Summer: ~10 items (t-shirts, shorts, swimsuit, sun hat, etc.)
• Fall: ~9 items (mid-season coat, sweaters, pants, light beanie, etc.)

Total: about 41 items per year. By buying second-hand, you can save significantly.

For a baby aged 0 to 12 months in Quebec winter, plan for:

• 1 snowsuit (one-piece)
• 2 thermal base layers (top and bottom)
• 2 wool or fleece sweaters
• 1 beanie, 1 neck warmer, 1 pair of mittens
• 4 pairs of warm socks
• 5-6 warm pajamas / sleepers
• 6-8 long-sleeve bodysuits

For summer in Quebec (June to August), a 2 to 4 year old child needs:

• 6-8 t-shirts or tank tops
• 4-5 shorts
• 2-3 dresses or light rompers
• 1-2 swimsuits
• 1-2 UPF sun hats
• 1 pair of sandals + 1 pair of closed-toe shoes

Buying second-hand for your children means:

• Economical: quality clothing at a fraction of the new price
• Ecological: reduce the carbon footprint of the textile industry
• Practical: children grow fast — no need to buy everything new
• Safe: clothes already washed several times contain fewer chemical residues

Discover our selection of second-hand children's clothing on Picoti-Picota.