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Best kids winter accessories

By CW Contributor on 1/11/2018

Baby, it's cold outside. So lets keep our babies warm. The best way to do that, while adding some panache to their wardrobes, is with a wintry hat, scarf or pair of mittens or gloves. The brighter, bolder and more eye-catching the designs, the easier to keep track of your little one as you take them on excursions around London. Just be warned: essential as they are, these winter warmers tend to get lost faster than that Han Solo Lego mini-figure in their prized Star Wars Lego advent calendar, so watch them as closely as you watch your mini-me skating around Somerset House.

Best pre-teen friendly scarf: Pom-Pom snood at Zara

Zara knows exactly how to do kid-friendly grownup must-haves, like this chunky pom-pom snood that mums may find themselves 'borrowing' from their daughters.

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Pom-Pom snood, £12.99, Zara

Best knit bobble hat: Paul Smith's Sage dinosaur beanie at Harrods

Grrr, dinosaur, shouts your son's favourite cartoon pig, George (come to think of it, your daughter adores him, too). They'll love sporting this playful T-Rex from Paul Smith at Harrods on their heads – just don't get too close. It might bite.

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Paul Smith Sage dinosaur beanie, £55.95, Harrods

Best waterproof gloves: Arctic ski gloves at Muddy Puddles

Muddy Puddles is our go-to brand for stylish, waterproof and ultra-cosy outerwear and accessories. It's also our go-to destination for feeling good about what we're buying our children - the brand even recycles plastic water bottles to turn them into clothing as part of their EcoSplash range (so cool). These weather-proof gloves are perfect for hitting the slopes – or just getting through that afternoon footie practice without freezing.

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Arctic ski gloves, £18, Muddy Puddles

Best gloves for a princess: Unicorn fairy novelty gloves at Monsoon

These gloves from Monsoon tick every must-have-for-girls-of-a-certain-age box: unicorn, fairy and sparkle-tastic. We'd wager they'll entertain your little one enough that she'll actually want to keep wearing them. For once.

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Unicorn fairy novelty gloves, now £9.60, Monsoon

Best knit character hat: Dolce & Gabbana's tiger hat at Harrods

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight... or in this case, the thrill of being the trendiest kid in the school playground, thanks to Dolce & Gabbana and Harrods.

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Dolce & Gabbana tiger hat, £295, Harrods

Best for deep, deep winter: Little Hotdog Watson Arctic cub hat at Kidly

This super-snugly trapper hat available at Kidly does what a hat needs to do: keeps your child warm and dry. The moose print is also ultra-cute and a nice nod to Christmassy reindeer.

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Little Hotdog Watson Arctic cub hat, £25, Kidly

Best hat alternative: bluezoo leopard print earmuffs at Debenhams

Jungle print. Tick. Cat's ears. Tick. Ear muffs. Tick. Meow, pussycat. Slink on over to Debenhams to get some for the kittens.

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bluezoo leopard print earmuffs, now £6.40, at Debenhams

Best mittens: Lambskin kids mittens at Luna & Curious

As any seasoned parent can attest, mittens on a string exist for a reason: so your toddler can't lose them. These shearling ones from Luna & Curious are wonderfully appealing - and will keep those little fingers cosy on the coldest days.

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Tan lambskin kids mittens, £26, Luna & Curious

Best novelty item: EKA crocheted Christmas elf boots at Not on the High Street

When is dressing your infant in novelty knitwear unacceptable? That's a trick question, readers: it's always acceptable (so long as your child is small enough not to protest). These elf booties from Not on the High Street are particularly adorable. And will look good not only on your baby, but on your Insta page.

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EKA crocheted Christmas elf boots, £25, Not on the High Street