How to Use the School Morning Outfit Prep Time Calculator
This tool takes your child's age, today's temperature, and your departure time, then tells you how long dressing will take and exactly when to start so you're not rushing every morning.
Dressing Time by Age
Under age 3, kids typically can't dress themselves well, averaging 15 minutes. Ages 3-5 take about 10 minutes, 6-9 about 7 minutes, and 10 and up about 5 minutes. Colder weather adds extra layers, which adds more time.
Saving Time on Cold Mornings
Below 41°F, thermals, vests, outerwear and gloves can add up to 8 more minutes. Laying out clothes the night before cuts down on morning decision time and can shave several minutes off the total.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under age 3, kids can't dress themselves well so it averages 15 minutes; ages 3-5 take about 10 minutes, 6-9 about 7 minutes, and 10 and up about 5 minutes.
Layering thermals, vests, outerwear and gloves adds more pieces to put on and adjust so they don't slip off.
Laying out clothes the night before cuts morning decision time, shaving 3-5 minutes off the calculated time.