New York City is often referred to as a concrete jungle, the Big Apple, and during the months of November through March: a wintery wind tunnel. Bundling up in winter gear is essential for city survival. As we head into the throes of the season, make sure your kids are properly equipped by checking our list of top children’s gloves and mittens.
Polarn O. Pyret
The folks at Polarn O. Pyret have come up with super seasonal moose mittens as part of their children’s clothing line, made from 50% wool and 50% acrylic. These cozy knit mits come in blue and guava, and are guaranteed to keep your children’s hands warm while also displaying their spunk and originality. The best part? At $23 they’re super affordable. polarnopyretusa.com
The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place is one of the go-to shops for all things in kid fashion, and for this winter season they have the cutest in glove and mitten apparel. The store features a wide array of fleece and cotton hand gear, all currently marked down from $12.95 to $4.99! Choose from solid colors, stripes, or fun animal patterns, all while keeping tiny digits nice and toasty. childrensplace.com
Sprout San Francisco
What makes Sprout Clothing’s Chevron Striped Gloves so great? First of all, everything created at the San Francisco-based store is made of natural materials, chemical-free, and above all: stylish! Made from 100% melanged alpaca and designed to be fingerless with hip covers, these gloves are no exception to the Sprout rule. Available for ages 3-24 months, these soft and cozy striped gloves are stylish, safe, and $48. sproutsanfrancisco.com
Caramel Baby & Child
The modern and stylish clothing featured at caramel baby&child extend far beyond that of winter-wear to overcoats, dresses, and basic tees. All of their pieces are made in Scotland from locally spun wool, which means that they’re super soft and authentic. Check out their current collection of Jo Gordon mittens, including a striped red, white, and blue pair available for £53.00. These patriotic gems are sure to keep you warm throughout the season. caramel-shop.co.uk
Gap Kids
For the punk rocker in your home, check out these awesome skull-patterned fleece gloves available at Gap Kids. Perfect for a toddler boy (ages 1-5), these can also be converted into mittens by hooking the tops over the finger holes. So, double the glove for the cost of one! The mitten/glove combo are marked down from $12.95 to $8.99, and made from 100% polyester, so you’ll have no problem machine-washing them. gapkids.com
