hi everyone--
next product question: my 2.9-year-old daughter loves going to the park regardless of temperature, and she will wear all the necessary winter gear, no problem. but we haven't found mittens/gloves that allow her to actually play at the playground. they are either too slippery/too thin (cheap knit ones) or warm/too bulky (her elbow lobster claws from lands end)-- neither allow her to use hands at all.
has anyone found great mittens/gloves that both keep hands warm and mobile? her hands are on the smaller side.
thanks!
ETA: besides REI which is very expensive, where are other places to buy thinsulate gloves? thanks!
REI or Dicks Sporting goods have some GREAT winter gloves for kids and adults!!!
LL Bean and Lands end are good - but like you pointed out - some are too thick...
The Thinsulate ones are good - thin but keep hands warm and some are water proof!!!
My little guy is 2 months younger than your daughter, and what I like for the few times we are in the snow (we're in SoCal and go to Big Bear) are the Thinsulate ones as Cheryl recommended.
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http://www.urbanboundaries.com/Toddler-Girl-s-Thinsulate-...
AND, check eBay. I found a wardrobe of mittens and gloves there for one of my granddaughters one year, from about 6 months of age to about 5, a box full, all for about $15! Everything was practically brand new, too : )
I encourage..push..cajole all of my daycare client parents to get Elbow mittens at the local stores..usually available at Fleet Farm here. They are fairly inexpensive ($10 a pair I think), stay on with the elbow feature, and after worn a few times they "loosen" up and my toddlers and young 2's and 3's seems able to pick up the sleds and climb my backyard playground equipment just fine!
I just love that they STAY ON!
Cheryl's suggestions are good, especially since you're in snow. I always go on the cheap side, even with regular ski trips to Colorado, because they're usually going to get lost!
