Open wide and say "ahhhh" ....
Or maybe even "ooooh" followed by "ahhhh," immediately followed by "whew!"
That was my reaction when not having to literally wrestle
Will into his boots Steve Irwin-style so he could spend some quality time getting up close and personal with his first snowfall.
Cozy Cub Easy-On Snowboots (shown at left) from Cosmotot fave, and locally-based company, One Step Ahead, get full credit for making me less um, sparkly (explanation: moms don't sweat, they sparkle ... it's just more festive) since the water-resistant treads have very wide, open mouths that make inserting junior's feet relatively fuss-free.
Toasty Thermolite insulation and antimicrobial lining keeps tot's tootsies clean, dry and cozy in arctic temps as cold as -10°F, and the mom-friendly hook, loop and velcro-closure means that the boots get fastened securely before antsy kiddies have a chance to escape.
Don't be afraid to pull that Velcro tight either. When I picked up the Willster after his tromp through the snow, he happily came up, but his boots didn't. I had to fish them out of a snowdrift after I took him inside to dry off. $29.95
And, from glancing out my window, it looks like we're living in a perpetually shaken snow globe, so it only makes sense to outfit pint-sized snowbabies all the way up. Cosmotot's pick is the Cozy Cub 3-in-1 Jacket (shown at bottom, left) that offers money-saving mamas like me (ok, mom's trying to save money) more bang for the buckaroonie.
Designed for three full seasons of wearing options, you get both a winter weather resister - with a Thermolite core that keeps little one's warm without that marshmallow-can't-get-my-arms-down look - and a soft fleecy zip-off liner that works for warmer months. The back is extra-long for added protection, has reflective piping for lots of visibility, attached mitten clips, a fleece-lined zip-off hood, and an adjustable waist and cuffs to keep pesky snow bits from trickling in.
I've had a hard time getting Will's arms through the sleeves without bunching up his own shirt with the fleece liner (this is where I start sparkling again), and the adjustable cuff seems unnecessary for his little wrists, but it does help to keep his mittens on. $47.95
Lets not forget to protect those tiny tushies and meaty legs either. Cozy Cub Grow With Me Snow Pants (shown at bottom, right) are another Cosmotot fave since they're designed to give growing bodies long-lasting, snuggly Thermolite-insulated wear time.
Long-lasting, you ask?
Yep. These handy dandy little pants aren't just water and weather-resistant - they're built for growth spurts, too! The secret is the special hem - just snip the hidden stitch for a whole extra inch of length.
Reinforced knees, a reinforced inseam and elasticized waist make them the easiest part of getting baby dressed and snow ready, and reflective piping makes sure active kids are highly visible on the sledding slopes. $39.95
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
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