Anti-scratch mittens for older kids?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know where I can get all cotton anti-scratch mittens for my 9 month old baby? I am looking for those with draw strings so that he won’t be able to pull them off. I have tried those with eyelets or velcro, but he was still able to scratch himself through the holes or using Velcro. Scratchmenot sleeves don’t have colors for boys around this age right now.

[Anonymous]

Draw strings on a kid old enough to pull them off sound incredibly unsafe.

The scratchmenot sleeves come in blue and other "boy" colors.

[Anonymous]

Not exactly the same but Little Sleepies pajamas have the foldover hand coverings all the way up to at least size 12-18 months.

[Anonymous]

Use a pair of extra long cotton socks or use arm sleeve and sew up one of the ends.

Agree- no drawstrings.

I used to shop here back in the day, but they may not ship to the us

eczemaclothing.com

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not exactly the same but Little Sleepies pajamas have the foldover hand coverings all the way up to at least size 12-18 months.

Thanks! Wish they had bodysuits with flip mittens! I am looking for mittens for my son to wear at daycare, where he may cry a lot and irritate his skin

[Anonymous]

If you know anyone who knits I bet they would make you really long mittens.

[Anonymous]

Can you work on making him less itchy?

[Anonymous]

"Boy colors" Omg. You nine month old son can wear a pink onesie and be fine, I promise.

[Anonymous]

He’s not an older kid. He’s a baby. And colors don’t matter

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know where I can get all cotton anti-scratch mittens for my 9 month old baby? I am looking for those with draw strings so that he won’t be able to pull them off. I have tried those with eyelets or velcro, but he was still able to scratch himself through the holes or using Velcro. Scratchmenot sleeves don’t have colors for boys around this age right now.

You do know the color of the mitten doesn't matter right?

[Anonymous]

Eczema or just accidental?

[Anonymous]

You’re anticipating your child crying so much they might scratch themselves enough to need mittens? Something is wrong here. Is there a different daycare or care situation you can explore? Our pediatrician was concerned when we still had the mittens on our one month old and insisted we take them off (first time parents, didn’t know any better). A nine month old needs their hands to explore the world. Sensory deprivation for hours at daycare will affect a baby’s development.

[Anonymous]

Is this because his nails are too long? At this age, I was still able to clip my baby's nails while he was sleeping or eating. Otherwise, I recommend you have someone help hold him while you clip his nails.

[Anonymous]

Covering his hands are the absolute last option at this age. He needs to be able to feel textures and learn how to use his hands. Keep his nails clipped as short as possible and clip them often.