Choose materials with warm insulation (e.g. fleece, wool, merino) and ideally with wind/water resistance. Look for good wrist cuffs or adjustable closures to help them stay on. Strings or coat loops help avoid losing one mitten. For very cold or snow conditions, opt for more robust “ski” / waterproof styles. For babies with sensitive skin or eczema, gentler fabrics (organic cotton, soft merino) or scratch mitt alternatives may be preferable.
Here are some top choices for mitten -glove options for babies and toddlers available (or shipping) in the UK, along with site names, approximate prices, and brief notes. Always double-check sizes, materials, and shipping before purchase.
MORI Baby Mittens – £7.50 at MORI. Soft bamboo / organic cotton blend, ribbed cuffs to help them stay on.
John Lewis Baby Mittens – £3.50 via John Lewis & Partners. Basic scratch/soft mittens, good for indoor / light use.
Barts Baby Dicey Mittens – £19.95 at Little Adventure Shop. Fleece-lined, cozy, with a “don’t lose them” cord.
H&M Baby Fleece?Lined Mittens – £5.99 at H&M UK. Affordable, fleece-lined, good for moderate cold.
Matalan 2?Pack Baby Mittens – £3.50 at Matalan. Good value pack for everyday wear.
Lugik Baby Ski Mittens – £9.99 via Decathlon UK. More robust / outdoor option (snow / cold).
John Lewis Kids’ Knitted Bear Mittens – £2.50 at John Lewis. Fun, novelty design; good as secondary pair.
BINIBAMBA Merino Baby Mittens – £29.00 at BINIBAMBA. Premium merino wool, with string to thread through coat to avoid losing them.
JoJo Maman Bébé – Known UK retailer for baby clothes and accessories. Their gloves and mittens range includes fleece-lined, waterproof, and stringed designs.
Newbie UK – Their site offers knitted mittens, scratch mitts, and glove sets. Browse their baby mittens collection.
Goumikids Stay-On Scratch Mitts (via Little Mouse / UK boutique sites) – Very popular scratch mitts which are designed to stay on babies’ hands and help prevent scratching. Price ~£12.99.
Water & Wild review — they recommend Reima Ote Mittens and Reima Tartu Gloves as top waterproof mittens for kids (though may be more targeted toward older children).