SnowStoppers Nylon Mittens
When I received the SnowStoppers nylon mittens, I thought they were brilliant. I then understood why they were called SnowStoppers. They have a long sleeve extended from the mitten that hides underneath the sleeve of your coat. Ideally you want to put the mittens on THEN the coat. The SnowStoppers mittens are very warm, too. They are fleece lined and have an adjustable strap on the top acrossed the wrist. We played out in the snow for over an hour and my hands were so cold with my mittens on. When we came in and I took my daughters SnowStoppers off, her hands were warm and not touched by snow! I was thrilled to finally have found something that will allow my daughter to play in the snow and still be warm after all of that time. I am writing now as we are expected to have another 6 inches of snow between the next two days. I can finally say that I'm excited to go out in it with my daughter because I don't have to worry about her little fingers getting too cold.
The mittens I received were the SnowStoppers nylon mittens in purple, you can view HERE along with the other color options. My daughter and I both love the shade of purple that we received. They only cost $16.95 and while it seems like alot, to me it's worth it to keep my toddlers hands warm and stay on with no worries, truthfully.
I chose a size up from what was recommended because I wanted to get longer wear out of them. Although they look big on her, they still stay on and she can move her hand around enough to pick things up. The extra long cuff helps to keep them on and I love that!!
I've had so many other mittens claiming to be waterproof and stay on that just didn't hold up to it's advertising. However, these do!
Some pros and cons I found with these mittens are below.
Pros:
-Waterproof
-Very Warm
-Prevents Snow
-Connect mittens together with a clasp so they stay together when not in use
-Extended cuff to keep them on
-Grippy palm area (making it easier to grab and hold onto things)
-Multiple color options (and different styles available)
Cons:
-Taking them off can be a pain (You have to be very careful when taking them off because the lining is not sewn onto the shell of the mitten. If the lining comes out of the sockets, it seems impossible to get them back in where they belong.)
-Damp hands make it difficult to slide the mittens on. (We've experienced this after taking a potty break then trying to put the mittens back on).
With that being said, I really hope that Veranda Outdoors will find a solution to keep the lining in the mittens in the future. Perhaps sewing the inner onto the outer shell somehow, although that may make it less waterproof. Maybe some sort of bonding adhesive would help.
Here are some product specifications found on Veranda Outdoors website for these mittens:
The original SnowStoppersⓇ Nylon Mittens feature the innovative extra-long cuff that keeps snow out and mittens on so kids can stay warmer and play longer. The cuff fits right under the coat and the nylon exterior of the mitten resists ice and snow. Perhaps most importantly, the mittens stay on so no more lost mittens on the slopes or your favorite sledding hill!
- Extra-long cuff keeps snow out and mittens on!
- 40g of Thinsulate™ insulation adds warmth without bulk!
- Nylon shell resists ice and snow!
- Tough grip palms are great for skiing, snowboarding and sledding!
They also say to handwash with warm water and lay flat to dry.
Veranda Outdoors not only carries mittens, but they also sell:
Mittens * Gloves * Snow Clothes * eMitts * Smart Gloves * Boots * Socks
In addition to that, they offer: Swim & Sun, Rainwear, Natural Soap, and Water Bottles!
SnowStoppers Sherpa Knit Hats
I also had the pleasure of reviewing a SnowStoppers Sherpa Knit Hat in purple. The only option for me at the time was a Small/Medium but I think a better fit would have been a Medium/Large-I hope to see this option added in the future. For a three year old my daughter has a slightly bigger head than average. The size I was sent doesn't fit my daughters head ideally because it's slightly on the small side and we have to keep tugging down on it. That won't stop me from leaving a good review, because they are made really well and are warm. These hats are fleece lined and they are fashionable. Veranda Outdoors does offer them in other colors, styles, and sizes. You can view the SnowStoppers Sherpa Knit Hat HERE.
This hat is so cute. I love the string with the tassel hanging off from the top. My daughter loves the two long ends that come down past her face with the pom poms on each end. She has pulled and tugged on them many times and they haven't fallen off. That's high quality to me. I didn't expect the hat to be so well made for only $9.95!
I would love to see Veranda Outdoors offer bigger sizes in this style in the future. They do offer other styles of hats, including: Nordic, Neon, Fleece, and more that you can view HERE. So I do have the option to get the correct size in a different style if I chose to.
Some pros and cons I found with this hat are below.
Pros:
-Fleece lined (warm)
-Fashionable
-High quality/Durable
-Machine washable!
-Many color options (and other styles of hats offered)
-Hat feels soft and not itchy
Cons:
-Too small (no other options for this style for size)
I feel like I made a score when I read that it's machine washable! That just makes life so much easier.
I am excited to explore the rest of Veranda Outdoors product line because they have SO MUCH to offer!!
I hope you have the opportunity to give the SnowStoppers a try or anything else they have available. I have had a wonderful experience with the customer service of Veranda Outdoors and all of my questions/concerns were addressed and responded to fairly quickly.
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I am pleased to share with you that Veranda Outdoors generously offered to give 2 pairs of their SnowStoppers Mittens away to my readers! That means there will be two winners!! Each winner will receive one pair in their choice of color!
If you would like to enter for your chance to win, go HERE!!
If you would like to go ahead and order some wonderful outdoor gear for your littles in the meantime, you can purchase them at www.verandaoutdoors.com
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