Because we are all fairly little (in both height and weight alike) it can be very difficult to keep warm, especially in the colder months of the year.
I recently received an email from Vera explaining that Hannah gets very cold when swimming during the summer months and experiences additional pain afterwards.
The following ideas are just some of the methods I use to stay warm and subsequently keep the pain to a minimum...

As this message is intended to help the younger members of our tribe (Hannah, Nathan, etc.), please add as many ideas as you can. Thanks.
Take care,

Loz

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* My parents bought me a child sized surfing wetsuit when I was young.
I used to wear it in the pool and at the beach. It provided great sun protection and I didn't have to work as hard at staying afloat. I could suddenly join my friends and family in the pool or ocean without enduring extra pain as it kept my core temperature lovely and warm (even in cold water). This may be a good idea for Hannah.

* I have recently bought some thermal underwear from a snow-ski shop.
These can be worn under my jeans in winter to keep my legs extra warm. I also purchased the thermal top, and wear it to bed during winter for extra warmth. If you go to the ski shops at the end of the winter season you can purchase the thermal underwear for a special price and not have to pay as much (as they can be rather expensive).

* I have also started to wear 'leg warmers'.
You can buy these from ballet or dance shops and they go all the way up to your knee. I wear these under my jeans when my lower legs are hurting. You can also get knee-high wool socks. Some dance shops also sell 'arm warmers' that go from your wrist to your elbows (great for when your arms are cold & sore).