BALLFIELD MOM

Frost on the bleachers and a 9 AM first pitch? Here’s my head-to-toe cold-game outfit and the gear that keeps me warm through the last out.

November ball is a different sport for the moms in the stands. The kids are running and diving and staying warm. We’re sitting on cold metal for three hours, wrapping our hands around a coffee and wondering why we didn’t bring one more layer.

After a few too many frozen mornings, I finally have a system. Here’s what I wear and what I pack, from the top of my head to the bottom of the bleacher bag.

1. Start With a Warm Head

A thick knit beanie with a pom does more than any coat. You lose a lot of heat through your head and ears, and a good hat is the first thing I grab on a frosty morning. I keep my favorite cold-weather finds together in my Walmart storefront, so you can find them all in one place.

2. Your Middle Layer Does the Heavy Lifting

A sherpa-lined zip hoodie is my secret. It’s warm like a jacket, but you can unzip it when the sun comes out by the third inning. If you want to rep the ballfield while you stay warm, the Ballfield Mom Three Bow Hoodie and the fleece-lined Ballfield Mom Quarter-Zip were made for exactly these mornings. The Chaos Coffee Sweatshirt layers nicely underneath, too.

3. Add a Scarf and Mittens

A big, soft scarf blocks the wind that comes across the outfield, and you can pull it up over your chin when it really bites. Pick mittens over gloves. Your fingers stay together, so they stay warmer, and you can still clap for every hit.

4. Warm Feet, Happy Mom

Cold feet will ruin a whole doubleheader. Lined boots and a pair of wool socks make a huge difference when you’re standing on frozen grass or sitting with your feet on cold aluminum. Pack a dry pair of socks for everyone, because morning dew soaks through shoes fast.

5. Sit Warm

This is the one most moms skip. Cold bleachers pull the heat right out of you. The heated stadium seat cushion in my Walmart storefront plugs into a USB power bank and is a game changer on long tournament days. Add a big blanket for your lap, like the Ballfield Mom Three Bow Throw Blanket, and you’ll be the warmest mom on the row.

6. Keep Your Coffee Hot All Game

A good insulated tumbler keeps coffee or hot cocoa hot from first pitch to the last out. I’ve got a big 40 oz tumbler in my Walmart storefront, and our own My Weekend Is Booked Tumbler is perfect for the mom whose calendar is full of games.

7. Get It All There in One Trip

Blankets, chairs, cushions and a cooler add up fast. A folding wagon gets everything from the parking lot to the field in one trip, and a camping chair with cup holders is a lifesaver when the bleachers are full. You’ll find both in my Walmart storefront. Toss your phone, keys and hand warmers in the Bow Clear Stadium Bag, which works at fields with clear-bag rules.

The Part That Matters Most

Nobody remembers who had the cutest outfit at the November tournament. They remember who was there, cheering every at-bat, even when it was 38 degrees. Bundle up, bring the coffee and enjoy these last few games of the year. Spring will be here before we know it.

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