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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Resources

• Winter accessories for the entire family.
• Find gloves and mittens for kids that actually reach up to their elbows to keep out that snow.