What are mittens for?
Parents always look for the best way to keep their little ones safe in every situation, and nothing is ever too much; everything is worth it as long as the little ones at home are kept safe.
Mittens are a kind of "gloves" without fingers, similar to socks but for children's little hands. They are used to protect them from the cold, since babies’ thermoregulation is less efficient in their hands and feet than that of adults; therefore, they are a way to keep them warm.
This garment is also widely used to protect babies from themselves.
Why protect them from themselves?
Babies’ nails tend to be extremely thin and sharp, and their skin is very delicate. This, combined with their lack of coordination when making movements, can result in cuts and scratches caused by themselves. Mittens, therefore, are an excellent way to keep this problem in check (along with timely nail trimming). In general, mittens are soft and made from breathable fabrics so that they don’t feel especially hot and the hands don’t sweat too much. One important thing mittens should have is that their materials are hypoallergenic, meaning they have a very low risk of causing allergic reactions in children.
They should not be used all the time.
While it is true that mittens are useful to protect babies from sharp nails and cold, it is not advisable to use them all day long. Babies need to use their hands to interact with the new world around them. Likewise, if mittens are constantly put on them, they may become frustrated since they have been using their hands to play since they were in the womb, considering that touch is the first sense to develop. It is also important to highlight that hands play an important role in breastfeeding, as babies need to touch the mother's breast while nursing in order to increase oxytocin levels, which helps milk flow.
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