How to Pick Winter Gloves for a Toddler
Toddlers love to play in the snow, but their little hands get cold very quickly. Gloves and mittens that fit are hard to find; most tend to slip off and expose a tiny hand to the frosty snow. Look for these things when buying goves for a toddler.
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Find a pair of gloves that has the correct finger length for your child. You may have to try on several pairs to get the best fit. Ill-fitting gloves are frustrating for toddlers.
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Choose a pair of gloves that extends up and under the toddler's coat sleeves. Some have elastic cuffs that fit tightly around the wrist. Short or loose-fitting gloves mean snow can leak into the gap between them and the coat and that spells trouble for you and your child.
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Look for gloves that have an insulated interior and a waterproof exterior or inner layer. Keeping the toddler's hands warm and dry is a necessity.
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Pass up the mittens after your child is 2 years old. At that age, they want to play in the snow like the "big kids" and it's next to impossible to hold or throw a snowball with mittens. Frustrated toddlers mean temper tantrums, which then means it's time to go back in the house.
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Try a pair of gloves that extend to the elbows such as L-Bows. These slip on over the coat and have secure elastic that fits snugly just below the elbow. No snow or cold air will penetrate that barrier.
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