by Fashion Editor Clare Meaney
The first time we take our children skiing it can be very exciting, but it can also be a bit nerve-racking. First, we ask ourselves ‘will they like it?’ Then we wonder if they will happily go with the ski instructor or will they think he/she is too scary for words? Will they freeze? Will they refuse to wear the hand-me-down from the previous generation because it isn’t ‘sick’ enough? And more to the point, will they be out there long enough so that you get at least a morning to ski?
Well, we can give you a few pointers when it comes to clothing.
Older parents may remember the days of shopping at M&S and C&A, tearing around like a maniac and then just buying the only thing that fits in a shade of purple. Nowadays, as well as going to your local ski store, you can do your research online. Sit down with a cup of tea or a glass of wine (depending on the time of day – although not necessarily) put your feet up and relax. There are lots of mainstream retailers to choose from but there are a few interesting ones that you may never have heard of.
Dinoski describes itself as ‘roarsome’ skiwear which has a certain appeal for the little ones. The one thing that you must hope for is that your children don’t look the same as all the other children. If they are wearing identical outfits on the slope you have absolutely no chance of spotting them. The Dinoski range certainly takes care of that. With a dinosaur, a cub and a cute bunny, together with a wide range of features you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Isbjorn has some great ideas when it comes to saving the environment. It aims to reduce, reuse (great idea just don’t tell the little ones!) recycle and repair their range.
Frustrated by the lack of technical, hardwearing children’s clothing, two first time Mum’s from Stockholm took it upon themselves to change this for their new babies and for future generations.
Reima prides itself on having high quality skiwear that is completely free from harmful fluorocarbons. It has a rather large selection which is ideal for the indecisive ones amongst you. Waterproof, windproof, dirt repellent, breathable and safe to tumble dry makes it a very impressive product.
The rather colourful selection gives you a great deal of choice. It’s available online and also at Snow and Rock – which says something for the technical specification and the design available.
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