Leg warmers are making a huge comeback! They are one of the big fall fashion trends for children right now.
We all know how cute they are, and how adorable they look on little girls and big girls alike.
However, when putting them on your little ones, they actually serve more of a purpose than just keeping their legs warm as the name implies.
I love the look of leg warmers with the right outfit.
Babies and little girls look especially darling wearing them.
What I never really gave much thought to was the fact that not only are they cute, but they are also functional.
When your little one gets to the point where they are bumping up on those hands and knees or starting to crawl, carpet and other abrasive surfaces like tile, sand and grass can really irritate the skin on your baby's knees.
Those areas can become painful and raw.
Sometimes it is too warm to have your baby or toddler dressed in sweat pants, or maybe they are enjoying just being in a diaper for a change.
Leg warmers are a great alternative, just pull them up over their knees and let them go.
If you are also worried about their elbows, leg warmers can not only be placed on the arms as arm warmers, but used to protect your baby's elbows from those same abrasive surfaces.
They look cute worn on the arms too, and then your baby will be cooler not having to wear a long sleeve shirt or a sweat shirt when it's warm, or a little warmer when it's cool without having to bundle them up as much.
Another good thing to keep in mind is that they will continue to fit your baby through the toddler years so you will definitely be able to get your moneys worth out of them.
If you have a girl that's starting to become interested in dance or ballet, leg warmers are a "must have".
They were originally invented for dance wear.
Their main function was to keep the leg muscles warm, which in turn helped to prevent possible injuries to the leg muscles.
So they will help protect her, and as an added benefit they will look great as a part of her outfit, not to mention the fact that she will be able to wear them with her every day wardrobe as well.
Leg warmers are available in so many styles and colors right now that it will be fairly easy to find just what you are looking for.
I have noticed, however, that they can be a little pricey.
The bigger chain stores tend to have better prices than the boutiques, but they don't have near the selection.
Take a little time and do some searching for them online.
There are a few websites out there that have really good prices and selection, and you don't have to sacrifice on the quality either.
The money you will save in the end will be well worth your time.