Popsicle Toes
‘Tis the season (all of a sudden) when mothers everywhere begin to worry about that age-old concern, keeping their babies warm. While Cold Head Challenge is readily addressed with a cute new hat, Cold Feet and Ankle Exposure Syndrome is a whole other problem.
Snowsuits ride up, and most boots get kicked off (and can seem like overkill when the little one can’t even walk). Those cute leather shoes you have aren’t going to be warm enough by themselves (no matter how many pairs you received as baby gifts).
What’s a mom to do? Well, necessity is the mother of invention—or, as we like to say, necessity gets mothers inventing.
West Coast mom, Tracey Von Dehn, enjoyed spending time outdoors engaging in various winter pursuits with her husband, but struggled to keep her first-born son’s ankles and feet warm. Well, necessity won over, and she came up with the perfect bootie solution. (Where else but the Great White North?)
After teaming up with friend and mom Lisa Will, and now with fifty tiny toes to keep warm between the two of them, Stonz was born with a commitment to creating innovative, stylish and functional kids’ gear.
These cozy water and wind resistant booties are easy to get on and fit over whatever baby is wearing. Fleece lined for warmth, with adjustable toggles for a custom fit, and machine washable, they are perfect for use in the stroller, bike trailer, back or front carrier, shopping cart and our personal fave, the hockey arena. (For the more adventurous reader, they’ve also been tested on cross country skiing and snowshoeing expeditions.) The suede bottoms make them perfect for indoor slippers—great for hardwood floors, preschool, the ski chalet and more.
At $44.95, Stonz make a great gift if you have a baby or toddler on your list this season. They are available in sizes from newborn to three years, and 10 different styles. We especially like Bears for the boys and Flowers for the girls .
So, no more excuses for not spending time outside as a family this winter. Don’t blame us if you were looking for one.
Available online direct from Stonz (free shipping in North America):
www.stonz.ca
1-866-39STONZ