Beverages help the body maintain a comfortable temperature. What clothing, beverages, and protections are appropriate? Clothe children to maintain a comfortable body temperature (warmer months – lightweight cotton, colder months – wear layers of clothing). The changes in weather require the child care provider to monitor the health and safety of children. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. Watching the weather is part of a child care provider’s job.