To dress sensibly for the winter means “layering”, especially when you’re trying to keep kids warm and comfortable. You need good thermal underwear to begin with. Then there is the middle layer of clothing such as vests or fleece shirts. A fleece neck warmer, hat, mittens and snow socks will keep your kids snug. But, all these layers won’t work if they are not well supported by a high quality kids’ snowsuit.
Whether one-piece or two (jacket and pants), kids’ snowsuits provide the insulation your child needs to stay warm and dry in harsh winter temperatures.
Picking out a good kids’ snowsuit does not have to be difficult. Keep a few essentials in mind and before you know it, you’ll find one that your child will love:
• When it comes to kids’ snowsuits, size matters. Even if you’re shopping for baby snowsuits! You want one that is not too loose or too tight. Your child must feel snug and warm yet have the freedom and ease to move around. To determine the right length of a single-piece snowsuit, measure the length from the shoulder to the bottom cuff. This length should be the same as the height of your child. Don’t worry if it looks too big at first. You’ll be surprised how well it fits when your child tries it on. Due to the one-piece design of the snowsuit, it is a great pick for keeping them warm in the winter.
• When you are selecting snowsuits for infants and babies, pick ones that are thin and lightweight. These types of snowsuits make it easier to transfer babies into and out of car seats and other tight spots.
• Waterproof material and fleece are popular fabrics to look for in kids’ snowsuits. They insulate well and dry easily. Many of the top name brands offer waterproof snowsuits that are both affordable and long-lasting.
• An asymmetrical full-zip front that goes from the shoulder to the opposite foot helps get your kids in and out of their snowsuits quickly and easily.
• Reflective material on the back of the snowsuit will help keep your kids safe at night and during stormy weather conditions.
• It’s useful to have a snowsuit that lets you button their mittens to it, or attach them in some way, so they are not easily lost if your child falls down while skiing.
• Look for snowsuits with hoods that can be zippered, buttoned on, or rolled up. For the days when your child does not need the hood on, this feature makes it easy to remove and you won’t have to worry about losing it.
With a good snowsuit in your kids’ wardrobe, winter could very well turn out to be your child’s favorite season. And your wallet won’t complain either!
| About Author Betsy Brainard : |
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Betsy Brainard, the lead buyer of KidSport Vail, has been an avid winter sports enthusiast for many years. Her passion for kids and kids’ ski clothing, coupled with her interest in winter sports, got her interested in skiing merchandise for children. Armed with a marketing degree from the business school at CSU in 2001, she joined KidSport. In her years at KidSport, Betsy has worn several hats. She launched the KidSport website in 2006 and works as the website manager and operator. In 2008, she opened the Outlet Store for KidSport. Betsy has been the lead buyer of KidSport Vail for 6 years now and is responsible for selecting all of the KidSport merchandise.KidSportVail.com offers kids’ ski jackets , including girls’ ski jackets and jackets for boys, infants and toddlers.
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