Are mittens better than gloves?
Mittens are a better choice for younger children. They are far easier to get on and off, which can save you precious minutes on stressy school runs. They keep little fingers together, which will help to insulate small hands and keep the warmth in. As children grow and use their hands to grip onto bikes, scooters and bags, gloves become the better option as they offer the flexibility kids need to use their fingers.
How to keep toddlers’ gloves on
“You don't, it is an impossible task” exclaims one Mumsnetter. We’ve all been there – gloves and socks become incredibly difficult to keep track of. One solution is to invest in some handy clips to attach them to coats (though little escape artists may pull them off). You can also put the gloves on before the coat so they are snuggly in place under the coat rather than over. You should also go for a pair your child will actually want to wear. If they are old enough, get them involved in the decision. If your child likes them, they’ll be more inclined to keep them on.
What material is best for kids’ gloves?
The most important aspect for this winter staple is to have an additional inner layer. Often made from fleece, cotton or thinsulate, a base layer will retain heat and provide warmth during the colder months. Little hands can get incredibly cold when wet so opt for a water-resistant outer layer (often polyester) as soon as your child gets old enough to agree to wear them. These gloves are often slightly bulkier than the snuggly fitting options for younger kids.
What are the best gloves to buy for kids?
The Trespass Kids Ruri II Snow Gloves are a trusty pair of gloves. They are reliable, sturdy, practical and tough enough to let smaller hands get on with tackling monkey bars and swings. We're fans of the knitted inner and adjustable wrist band that keep drafts away from the skin. They’re lightly padded too to allow flexibility, but they're still breathable. They’re cosy, cool and available for a pretty neat price too.
How we chose our recommendations
Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which gloves and mittens for kids were recommended and had bought. We then did some research across the wider web, looking at which gloves and mittens for kids had been featured in ‘best buy’ lists across websites, and what customer reviews said about them. Having collated all that information, we then narrowed our list down to the best gloves and mittens for kids on the market.
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