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How to Keep Kids From Losing Mittens & Gloves

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It’s winter… which means you probably spend 20 minutes in the morning searching for the left mitten that’s lost in a snowdrift somewhere. Here are tips to keep them from getting separated.

Mitten Clips

One easy solution is to buy those handy little clips, where one end clips to their jacket and the other to the mittens. More precocious kids may pull them off, but its a good option for babies and toddlers. These are surprisingly hard to find once the snow starts falling, so check Amazon for the best variety.

A String

All you need is a long piece of string (twine, ribbon, yarn) that you match to the length of your kid’s wingspan. Tie the string to both mittens (you may need to make a small hole and a knot, but it is worth it in the long run). Then run one mitten and the string through both sleeves of the coat. The mittens will then just hang out the bottom of the sleeves and you’ll save your sanity.

Velcro

Grab some adhesive Velcro and cut a piece as long as the cuff of her jacket. Then separate (aka un-velcro) the halves, remove the adhesive backing and stick one piece to the outside of his jacket cuff. Then press firmly. Next, turn his mitten inside out and press the other piece to the inside of the mitten cuff. When you velcro the pieces together, they’ll create an extra barrier against snow, as well as increase his chances of returning home with a complete pair.  Check out motherhood.modernmom.com for more detailed instructions.

Buy Multiple Pairs

If you’ve got a favorite pair of gloves or mittens you like, buy two pairs, so they can be mixed or matched as needed. It will cost you a little more at the outset, but save you a headache in the long run. As an alternative, Lands End will actually sell you a single kids glove throughout the season if you lose one of your pair.

Keep a Stash of Stretchy Gloves

Those little stretchy gloves aren’t the warmest outerwear you can buy, but for a dollar most places, you can stockpile a bunch of them and keep them handy as a backup for when your kid inevitably loses their “good” gloves. The best part is that they can fit many sizes, great if you lose your own gloves. Check dollar stores and the dollar bin at Target, they always seem to have them there.

Put Them in the Sleeve

It’s a simple fix, but if you put the gloves inside the hat and stuff them all in the sleeve of a coat, they should actually be there when you get back. Not ideal for wet items, but works well, especially at crowded places like schools.

Buttons and Elastic

If you can sew, try a more permanent solution. Stitch a piece of elastic to the inside of the coat sleeve. Then attach a button to the edge of the mitten. Cut a small hole in the elastic (just about the size of the button), put the button through the hole and you’re ready to attach them together.

How to Stop Your Kids From Losing Their F&%$ing Mittens

This easy DIY will save you hours of winter morning frustration.

If you have ever parented through a winter before, you know the scene I am about to set far too well: It’s 8:15 on a Tuesday morning. %ing mittens.

Although you have a special cubby for each kid, labelled and easily accessible, the mittens are never really there. They last about 24 hours after you purchase them from the store and then they magically disappear. It’s the same situation with socks. It makes no sense and yet it is the strife felt by every parent who has ever faced a winter.

While we cannot solve all your winter parenting problems (looking at you, snow pants), here at PLN we have come up with a parenting hack to try and save you some precious mental energy in the morning. Instead of searching for those mittens, spend a few minutes on this simple project to guarantee their safekeeping.

For this DIY you will need:

About a metre of wide elastic. You can measure how much you need from your child’s coat.
Black thread (get the good stuff at the fabric store)
Scissors
Needle
Hot glue gun and glue
Sewing machine—optional (you can sew this by hand, but I was simply far too lazy)

Step 1

Place your child’s coat down on a flat surface and measure the amount of elastic you will need along the arms. You can always ask the associates at the fabric store to help.

Step 2

Cut the elastic to size.

Step 3

Pin the elastic on the back of each mitten. Take your time to make sure that the thumbs are pointing the right way. Pin at the edge closest to the actual mitten to give you lots of room to sew.

Step 4

Sew a straight stitch back and forth along the middle of the mitten several times to ensure it will not come loose with wear and tear. No idea how to sew? Check out this handy video.

Step 5

You should now have an annoying little bit of elastic left over. Fold it twice, glueing it with the hot glue gun with each fold to make a nice clean edge.

Step 6

Now push your mitten creation through the sleeves of your child’s coat, making sure that the thumbs are pointing the right way.

Step 7

Place two pins in the elastic about five inches apart in the middle of the coat.

Using a needle and thread, sew a vertical straight stitch up and down where you have placed the pins to create a small opening.

By doing this, you are ensuring that the coat is safe from any possible strangulation and you have created a perfect little nook to put a winter hat. Do not push the needle through to the outside of the coat. Just grab the inner lining to avoid any stitching on the outside.

You can also check out our video tutorial here.

Now enjoy, PLNers! Instead of searching for those mittens in the morning, you can take some time to actually pour yourself a cup of coffee and recover from the morning rush. Let us know if you liked this DIY and what projects we should try next!

 

*Opinions expressed are those of the author, and not necessarily those of Parent Life Network or their partners.

Melissa Robertson

Melissa Robertson divides her time between her three daughters and writing for the Parent Life Network. In her 'spare time' she loves to be a total control freak while attempting to do crafts with her girls.

What to do if a child keeps losing things

Many parents are faced with the same problem: the child came from kindergarten or school without a shift (briefcase, pencil case, toy rhino, etc.). And this is far from the first time! Last week - a scarf, this week - a hat, how much can I buy him new things instead of lost ones? And after all, if you ask where he left something, he won’t remember, he will only look guiltily into the corner.

How to deal with excessive forgetfulness in children? What are the reasons for such behavior? We understand this with the help of psychologists and provide comments from parents from forums and social networks. nine0003

6 reasons for lack of concentration

First of all, you should figure out what is the reason for your child's lack of concentration. And there can be a lot of them. In children under 5 years of age, inattention is generally practically the norm. Excessive curiosity and interest in the world around them does not allow them to concentrate on one thing. I put the bucket by the tree and went up the hill, which is beautiful and red. And when you take an interest, leaving the playground where the toy is - the child will not remember, it is useless to ask him about it, since the baby does not have such a temporary memory. And you shouldn't scold him, you need to train your memory.

The second reason is excessive self-absorption, daydreaming . These are children who are much more in their thoughts than in the real world. In this case, such a character trait can accompany the child throughout childhood, if not all his life. They forget unconsciously, but memory training can help them concentrate.

The third reason - lack of the concept of personal property . For example, in a large family, a child may consider all toys common, and therefore it is not necessary to monitor them, this is not his personal responsibility. The same is true in children's institutions where the children's rules of the exchange "you to me - I to you" work. In the morning they exchanged, and by the evening it is already difficult to remember what was given and to whom.

IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR YOUR OWN SMARTPHONE

The fourth reason is haste . If the kid does not have time to get ready, of course, he will forget something. And not only a child, but also an adult. By the evening, the kid does not remember well in what pants he came to the kindergarten, whether he had mittens with him and what he put in the briefcase. Also, the child may be affected by excessive workload. School, homework, clubs, household chores, hobbies... The day is scheduled by the minute, the workload is too big and the child doesn't have time to think about what he took and what he didn't. nine0003

The fifth reason is lack of independence . If the mother of the baby dresses, undresses, collects his briefcase and helps with lessons, then the child will become helpless by itself and will not remember what they put in his bag with him.

And the child may also forget something especially . Forgetting a notebook at home because you didn’t do your homework, forgetting your diary at school so that they don’t see grades, and so on. If you feel that the child is cheating, just talk to him about the situation at school and the reasons for such deception. nine0003

Prevention against forgetfulness

If the baby is small or large, but too distracted, it is difficult for him to keep in his head all his things that he carries with him. Make it easy for him and mark his clothes with some kind of logo, symbol, or just a name tag, so that it will be easier to find later. Moreover, besides your confusion in the garden or school, there are others, and one of the children could well have gone out into the street in your pants.

Speak out loud to the children the necessary actions to bring them to the machine. They came, took off their mittens, put them in their pockets. They took off their hat and scarf and put them on the shelf. Jacket - on a hook. Etc. You can come up with rhymes to help your child remember these actions more easily. nine0003

IS IT NECESSARY TO HELP CHILDREN WITH LESSONS

It also helps to pronounce objects according to their number (you can bend your fingers). The briefcase should contain: a textbook, a pencil case, a notebook, etc. Upon returning, sorting out the briefcase, repeat the list with the child to make sure everything is in place. If you yourself suffer from forgetfulness, it is better to write down this list.

In addition, there are a lot of memory training games. Oral ones like "I'll take with me to the north" or "I know five ...", and online ones like Memories, and desktop ones like "Uga Bug". It will not be difficult to pick up something to the taste of the child. nine0003

Don't give out unnecessary things. If you know about the distraction of the baby, then he definitely does not need to give him a couple of toys that he wants to take and a phone for a short walk. Moreover, by fulfilling any whim of the baby, you devalue the things that he receives, and he will not take care of their safety.

Accuracy is worth cultivating in everything. Find a place for each item of the child and time to take care of this item. Teach your child to look after his things independently and constantly. For example, regularly clean your shoes or take things to the laundry. Don't clean up after your child and don't do everything for him. Teach your kid to plan his time, not to fuss, and set aside an extra couple of minutes to check everything before going out. nine0003

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN

Don't stop your baby with strict: "Didn't you forget anything?". It would be better to do this in the form of a question, but hasn't he forgotten anything? Let him say once again what he must take aloud, and if he doesn’t remember, then you will already remind that the shift is lying around over there. And if the kid got ready and did not forget anything, and you do not forget to praise him.

And lastly, set a good example for your child. After all, children do something by looking at us. So get used to the order with the whole family and work on the mistakes together. nine0003

And if you have already lost...

If the child has already lost the thing, try not to scold him, but discuss the reasons for what happened and say what he should have done to prevent this from happening. Everything you do should not be a punishment, but necessary measures. Do not call the child "confused" or "distracted", as you only strengthen him in this thought.

It is better to try to instill in the child a sense of responsibility. "You yourself have to look after your ice on the hill, I rely on you." And then the baby, perhaps, will remember that his mother gave him an important task. nine0003

Do not rush to buy something new and better to replace lost things. The child should have time to feel the discomfort of the loss. It looks like physical education in old sneakers, wears an oversized sweater to school, stays with a regular phone instead of a smartphone. The main thing is not to overdo it so that the child does not become the cause of ridicule or bullying at school.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS POISED AT SCHOOL

If your child is distracted by nature, try not to buy expensive things for him at all and explain it to him in terms of material costs. Explain that if you buy him a car and he loses it, there will be no new one. You cannot afford it. And instead of a cool pencil case with Pikachu, you will have to go with an ordinary blue one. nine0003

If the child has already grown up and has pocket money, then such losses can be written out to him “on account” so that he understands the cost of this or that thing. And in general, do not be afraid to discuss the material side of the matter with your child. For a kid, you can compare the missing thing in an equivalent that he understands, like: “Oh, but this hat cost 10 kinder surprises. Now I have to save up." Clearly, right?

Parents' comments:

“I tell mine - no, we won't buy it. Especially when you consider that the toys I buy are not cheap. I say right away - take care, be careful, if you lose or break - there will be no new one. We rarely lose anything. If you are not sure that you can save the toy, do not take it with you. He says let him stay at home, otherwise he will get dirty or break. nine0104

“Mine knows what I will buy with her pocket money or by selling some of her things on Avito. mine broke a lumiya for 20 thousand a month after it was in her hands (I write this because I didn’t buy it. She was presented with it for participating in the European Championship), she went with it for another 9 months until the fragments began to fall out.

“Losing everything and constantly. No memory games help, they are not interesting to him. And do not forget, even for a minute to get together is also not interesting. If he repeats it under duress, he will forget anyway. Only strict financial responsibility and discipline helps. Or the threat of a really serious punishment, like canceling a trip abroad in the summer (I’ll send it to my grandmother instead). It's slowly bearing fruit." nine0104

HOW TO GROW A SLUT

“Eh, just yesterday I was thinking about a plan of “revenge” for another gym uniform left at school (and this, excuse me, sneakers and a tracksuit, with a total cost of about 10 thousand) . What I decided: if I don’t find it, I won’t pay for the gym in the coming months. So far, he looks like a fizra in sneakers and old pants. But the suit was found today))))”.

“You just have to explain that this is his thing, his, like his toys. his room, his flowers, his notebooks and all that, and therefore let him take care of this himself, as he looks after himself and his things. he cleans his teeth, p.ch. otherwise they will get sick. Let him know what responsibility and consequences are. I would say, you can do anything with the jacket, even wash the floors, but you wear it, or leave it in the locker room, but then you have to go without sports. jackets. Without anger and threats. Just in fact. if you leave your jacket on, you will wear a T-shirt”

Good luck and may all your losses be found!

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People have always been superstitious. Someone more, someone less. Especially before important events and meetings in every episode of life, you look for good signs and you are afraid of bad ones. In our everyday life there are things that are very closely connected with all kinds of signs. And among them is such a daily attribute familiar to us as gloves. nine0003

We will not talk now about what actions you perform with gloves in a dream. Dreams are a topic for a separate conversation. But what about the gloves in reality? Is it possible to give this accessory and will it not be a bad omen, like a knife or a wallet without a coin? Does it mean anything if you find a glove on the street? And if you lost - is it a bad sign or not? Let's figure it out. But we’ll warn you right away that superstitions can often contradict each other

Why lose a glove according to signs

Any losses surprise us unpleasantly, even if it is a waste of time. What can we say about your favorite things. And what does it mean to lose gloves, except that you have to run to the store for a new thing?

According to superstition, if you have lost a glove, this may mean an early quarrel with a loved one. And maybe you can even break up. Also, such a loss may indicate future financial difficulties.

At the same time, to lose and find again already softens prediction . In this case, you can regard what happened as a warning that you need to take a closer look at your relationship with your close circle and your material affairs. If the lost glove was never found, is advised to get rid of the second as well. It is believed that it will attract only negativity into your life. It's like by analogy with broken dishes - even if there is a small chip on your favorite cup, it's better to get rid of it.

On the other hand, the loss of both gloves is even considered a good sign . This means that in the near future you will find new interesting acquaintances, pleasant changes in life. It can also be a harbinger of a pleasant gift or an intriguing date, pleasant chores with loved ones. The thing is that in a pair they mutually exclude the negative impact.


An important role is also played by place losses:

  • The loss of somewhere on the street promises "confused" unpleasant situations in the future.
  • Lost items within houses can threaten with troubles in personal life. We do not mean specifically a loved one, relationships with close friends and relatives may be affected here. The same parallel if you left a thing at the house of your soulmate or at the house of friends. It is with them that conflict is possible. Perhaps this is an allegorical reference to the thrown glove, which was previously considered a symbol of a challenge to a duel?
  • If gloves are lost in maternity hospital , such a case may warn of a child's illness. nine0135
  • But if you left your gloves in church - in this case, on the contrary, good news awaits you.
  • Crossroads . And here all the superstitions converge into one. It is strictly not recommended to pick up any thing, in particular gloves, at the intersection. It is believed that in this place a priori the energy is negative, all the worst is drawn here. If you have just dropped your glove, you can of course pick it up right away. But if you lost and did not notice the loss immediately, you should not go and look for it there. nine0135

Does the color of the lost glove affect anything? Of course, this also has considerable significance in signs:

  • If you have lost gloves of some light shade , this may promise you a quick meeting with your soulmate.
  • Gloves red color - promise soon a new love adventure. If a woman has lost her gloves, then, according to signs, a pleasant hobby awaits her.
  • Black or another shade of dark mittens - they promise some kind of health difficulties, problems.
  • If your mittens were multi-colored - in this case, the loss promises unexpected changes in your life.
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Does it matter if one glove is lost, from which hand it was? Yes, and this can change the meaning of the case:

  • Right glove lost can attract problems at work, unforeseen expenses or illness of a family member. On the other hand, if a single person lost his right glove, then the meaning here will be positive - he will soon meet his love.
  • Lose left glove is not the most pleasant sign that threatens with problems with your health.

The day of loss can also affect the meaning of the sign. In particular, if it is not an ordinary date. For example, a big holiday or just an important day for you:

  • On the day of the funeral the loss promises health problems.
  • At his wedding - to frequent quarrels with his spouse.
  • Christmas or Easter - to the end of the black streak in life, but the loss on other Christian holidays is not considered.
  • Loss in New Year's Eve - to changes in various areas of life. But in plus or minus - life will show.
  • If the loss occurred before an important date - here it depends on whether both gloves or one. If you lost one, then this person will not linger in your life. If you have lost both - to a pleasant conversation.
  • Lost accessory exactly before an important meeting ? Most likely, its outcome will be unfavorable.

The action of the sign is enhanced with the meaning that the item had for you. If these were expensive or emotional gloves, then the event will be more tangible. If these were ordinary gloves in case they were, and you didn’t particularly value them, respectively, even troubles would not hurt you too much.

Sign if you find a glove

We dealt with losses. But is it a good sign to find gloves on the street? Here, too, not everything is clear. Depends on various factors.

  • For example, finding two gloves is a great success and great opportunities.
  • See women's gloves of a stylish look - for a speedy wedding and family happiness.
  • If the find came on the eve of an important event or a date, everything will be successful.
  • Found a glove single lady ? A pleasant romance awaits her with an interesting man. If you managed to immediately return the loss to its rightful owner, you will be very lucky in life in the near future.
  • If you find a glove made of wool or genuine leather - this indicates success in the financial sector, an early unexpected profit is possible.
  • Glove was lost in the home of , but then caught the eye of again? This means that a happy chance is walking somewhere near you, do not miss it. nine0135
Important! In no case is it recommended to take the found products for yourself. It's best to leave them where you got them. So that the owner of the lost item can find them faster.

So, as they say, do not spoil your karma. Suddenly, for someone it was a special pair - someone's gift or an accessory bought from the first salary in a new place. And if you take someone else's thing for yourself - appropriate not only it, but also all the “accompanying” ones - the life problems and troubles of the lost one. Do you need it? nine0135




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Is it possible to give gloves to a woman or a man

When it comes to gifts, accessories like a scarf, belt, gloves are among the most popular. After jewelry, of course. But after all, so many all kinds of signs are associated with gloves that one involuntarily wonders if such a choice is appropriate? Especially if the person to whom you are going to give such a gift is very superstitious by nature. nine0003

So, is it possible to give gloves according to signs? Will such a present be regarded as something bad? Is it a good idea to give gloves to a woman for her birthday? What about a man?

In fact, this question cannot be answered unequivocally: yes or no. Here the whole snag is who exactly gives the gift. For example, if it is presented by close relatives, spouses, lovers - then the gift does not carry absolutely no negative energy in itself .

But if this is not such a close circle, that is, for example, friends, work colleagues, etc. - then the meaning of the gift is no longer so positive. It is considered bad luck to give such a present to people with whom you are not in a love or blood relationship . This may provoke conflict with these people in the future. Moreover, it is the giver who will initiate the quarrel.

However, there is good news! All such signs can be canceled in simple steps:

  • Redemption . As you probably know, a knife or a mirror are considered not the best gifts in terms of acceptance. But if you ask for a coin for them, all the negativity will evaporate. So here. If you are sure that the recipient of the present wants such a gift, and you guessed everything correctly with the size and design, just ask for a coin in return.
  • For believers, the option with prayer - "Our Father" is also suitable for people who can remove negativity from any thing. nine0135

The second method is usually used in cases where it seems to you that there is someone's negative impact on the accessory.

By the way. It is also strictly forbidden to redistribute gloves. If one person has already worn them, the thing absorbs his energy, mood, thoughts.

And then, upon transfer, brings them into the life of the new owner. And most often this leads only to negative changes and events.


But giving new gloves to your loved ones or even friends (but with “cleansing” procedures) is a good and pleasant thing. The most important thing is to get into taste and size. If you know exactly what your loved one wants, please delight him with new clothes. nine0003

Interesting fact . In the Middle Ages, if a man gave a girl gloves, and she put them on, then the girl was already ready to accept a marriage proposal from her chosen one.

Why you can't say hello with gloves on

This, rather, is not a sign, but ordinary etiquette, good manners. It is believed that one cannot extend a hand in a glove to someone who is without it. On the other hand, if both are wearing gloves, there is nothing to worry about. And, besides, a woman may not remove the accessory. nine0003

And the rule itself also came to us from the past. Then the men, taking off their gloves before shaking hands, showed high confidence and showed their unarmedness.

Why not put gloves on the table

Besides the fact that it is not very hygienic, it also belongs to the category of not the most pleasant signs. For example, gloves thrown on the table can carry the following message:

  • She can bring home owners financial troubles up to large monetary losses.
  • In addition, a glove on the table can also be a harbinger of frequent family quarrels , which can even lead to divorce.

As you can see, it is better to think once again before putting this accessory on the table, first of all, the dining one. Yes, and putting gloves after the street where they eat is a violation of etiquette.


What the glove fell on

It would seem that the phenomenon is completely ordinary - which of us does not drop something from time to time. Keys, wallet, money, even a phone. What is there to say about gloves? But even here you can find certain signs. What do they say? nine0003

Fallen gloves can bring troubles and troubles . But this can be avoided in simple ways:

  • Ask someone else to pick up your item . Then, instead of trouble, good news will await you. By the way, a couple of centuries ago, girls with a dropped glove attracted the attention of men they liked.
  • If there is no one nearby who could lift your glove, you can neutralize the omen on your own - step on the accessory with your left foot and then spit three times over your left shoulder.

Whether or not to use this method is up to you.

What the signs say if you forget your gloves

As we already noted in the paragraph about losses, left gloves are also not the best sign. Quarrels and conflicts can occur with those in whose house you forgot them. So it is important to return for the forgotten item as soon as possible.

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