Getting a pair of gardening gloves for your children is a great way to get them involved in jobs that you simply wouldn’t do with your bare hands. We know, as adults, that there is something magic about the feeling of soil in your fingers and you certainly won’t want to take that experience away from your child.
However, some jobs just require gloves to protect your hands from nasties! One of these may well be the removal of weeds in case you accidentally run into a stinging nettle – OUCH!
Why gardening gloves are important
Obviously they have the practical uses and will allow your child to get involved in tasks that you simply cannot do with your bare hands. Naturally in the garden environment, hands can also get wet which causes problems when trying to use tools. Many of the gardening gloves are coated in latex on the bottom which will offer a substantial amount of grip for those types of conditions. They are also extremely useful when you are outside in the colder/wetter months of the year so that you don’t ruin the lovely wooly gloves that won’t fair so well when they’re wet.
What should you look for in a good quality gardening glove?
In our opinion there are two types of gardening gloves. The ones that help you get the ‘hard jobs done’ and those that are used in ‘leisurely gardening’. Both serve a very different purpose. You will want to ensure that the gloves are breathable and where you might be using tools, the latex grip offers some protection.
It is also worth noting that some simply have protection up to the wrist and others offer a knitted elastic wrist which will help when wearing them for longer periods of time (like those in the picture below)
In the same way that we would buy them as adults, they need to be bought with the tasks that the children will be doing in mind.
3 Pairs of Kids Gardening Gloves
Age: Sizes from 2 years old to 13 years old
These gloves are available in three different colours; green, yellow and orange. Like adult gloves, these have an elastic wrist to hold the glove in place and also benefit from a breathable back of hand. The palm is protected with a latex free coating that provides good grip as well as protecting little hands from scratches when out in the garden. Do check the product website where a size chart is available to ensure that you order the right size glove. A great glove for young gardeners and because they come in a pack of three, you should always have a pair spare if one gets wet or too dirty.
These gloves are available in five sizes; Size 2 (2 -4 years) , Size 3 (5 -6 years) , Size 4 (7 -8 years) , Size 5 (9 -10 years) & Size 6 (11 -13 years) ,
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Vgo – Kids Gardening Gloves, Pink
Age: 3 to 6 Year Olds
These gloves are made from two different fabrics; synthetic leather and breathable spandex. Not only does this make the gloves more comfortable but it also helps provide a more durable surface where it is needed the most. They have a lovely pink design on them with a rabbit on the top of the hand when worn. They are suitable for machine washing.
The gloves are available in three sizes, XS (3 – 4 years), S (4 – 5 years) & M (5 – 6 years).
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Vgo – Kids Gardening Gloves, Blue
Age: 3 to 6 Year Olds
These gloves are made from two different fabrics; synthetic leather and breathable spandex. Not only does this make the gloves more comfortable but it also helps provide a more durable surface where it is needed the most. They have a lovely blue design on them with a rabbit on the top of the hand when worn. They are suitable for machine washing.
The gloves are available in three sizes, XS (3 – 4 years), S (4 – 5 years) & M (5 – 6 years).
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Vgo 2Pairs Age 3-5 Kids Gloves
Age: 3 to 5 Year Olds
This product is sent as a pair of gloves, one pink in colour and the other one in blue.
These gloves have been designed with children in mind and have a lovely pattern on the top of the glove. The reverse is made of microfibre to help give an amount of grip when doing outdoor activities. Don’t worry if they get dirty, they are machine washable to bring them up brand new!
The gloves are available in two sizes, Kids XS (3 – 4 years) & Kids S (4 – 5 years)
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Qear Gardening Gloves
Age: 4 to 10 Year Olds
These are a lovely simple pair of gardening gloves that will suit most children’s needs. There is a different design on the top of the glove depending on which age bracket you will be buying for. The palm of the glove has a latex coating to provide extra grip for all those tasks that your little gardener will be getting up to. It also offers an amount of protection against dirt and water.
These gloves are available in two sizes; 4-7 Years & 8-10 Years
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Vgo 3 Pairs of Kids Multicoloured Garden Gloves; 3-5 or 6-8 years
Age: 3 to 8 Year Olds
With this product, you will be getting three pairs of gardening gloves which will include three different colours; blue, green and pink. They are most suitable for light gardening work and outdoor activities. They are made from a natural foam latex coating which helps them maintain breathability to keep hand dry and cool when they are hard at work. They also have a polyester lining which will provide comfort to the wearer.
These gloves are available in two different sizes: XXS (3 – 5 years) & XS (6 – 8 years)
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Briers Kids Junior Digger Orange & Blue Gloves
Age: 5 to 9 Year Olds
For any adult that has bought gardening gloves in the past, you will certainly recognise these. These are the classic Briers gardening gloves for children. They have a polyester lining and a latex bottom to provide maximum grip for all of your gardening tasks and especially useful when using tools. The gloves are lovely and lightweight and can also be used for some of the more fiddly jobs in and around the garden. What’s more, they are nice and colourful
They are only available in one size that fits 5 to 9 years olds.
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Vgo 2Pairs Kids Gloves for Age 5-7, Bamboo Fibre
Age: 5 to 7 Year Olds
Another great set of gloves from the Vgo range. Environmentally breathable bamboo liner absorbs more 50% perspiration than cotton and has excellent wicking properties to pull moisture away from skin; This kind of material can take 3 times its weight in water. It helps keep your hands cool in summer and warm in winter. They have a latex grip to help with those slippery tasks or when using tools out in the garden.
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Euglove Kids Gardening Gloves – Blue Dots
Age: 5 to 7 Year Olds
These gloves come in a range of colours to suit all kid gardeners out there. They come in pack of 3 meaning if one pair gets dirty or wet, you can swap them over for another one. They are made from cotton to provide maximum comfort and also have a knitted wrist allowing them to be worn for long periods of time without causing discomfort. They truly are a lovely pair of gloves and are also extremely great value for money.
These gloves are available in two sizes; Small (5 -6 years) & Medium (7 – 9 years)
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Euglove Kids Gardening Gloves – Blue Insects
Age: 5 to 7 Year Olds
These gloves come in a range of colours to suit all kid gardeners out there. The gloves are made from cotton to provide maximum comfort and also have a knitted wrist allowing them to be worn for long periods of time without causing discomfort. They are supplied in a pack of 3 meaning if one pair gets dirty or wet, you can swap them over for another one. They’re truly a lovely pair of gloves and are also extremely great value for money.
These gloves are available in two sizes; Small (5 -6 years) & Medium (7 – 9 years)
Available through Amazon
Euglove Kids Gardening Gloves – Pink Butterflies
Age: 5 to 7 Year Olds
These gloves come in a range of colours to suit all kid gardeners out there. They come in pack of 3 meaning if one pair gets dirty or wet, you can swap them over for another one. They are made from cotton to provide maximum comfort and also have a knitted wrist allowing them to be worn for long periods of time without causing discomfort. They truly are a lovely pair of gloves and are also extremely great value for money.
These gloves are available in two sizes; Small (5 -6 years) & Medium (7 – 9 years)
Available through Amazon
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