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Winter is in full swing in Calgary, as are our typical crazy winter temperatures. While most days are pleasantly below zero, we have days with -10 to -20 Celsius. And as you might have guessed, sometimes it\u2019s not easy to enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s when the right gear comes in. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard: There\u2019s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. It\u2019s our mantra on the days when we\u2019d really like to go outside, but the weather seems unpleasant.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re toasty warm, everything outdoors is more fun!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been raving about Jan and Jul gear for years, ever since I accidentally stumbled upon their sun hat<\/a> in a thrift store. That\u2019s when my first son was barely walking. Now he\u2019s bigger, faster, and slowly approaching school age.<\/p>\n

Since we welcomed a second baby a year ago, we must focus on getting the right outdoor gear for toddlers and preschoolers.<\/p>\n

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This winter season, my son specifically requested to match with his brother, so we got them following Jan and Jul winter gear:<\/p>\n

After testing them in real winter conditions, this is my honest review of the gear. I explain how we used the gear and what features are the most useful but if you\u2019re short on time, just read the last section: Important features in a nutshell.<\/p>\n

* Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through them, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we love and believe will add value to our readers. We appreciate your support!<\/em><\/p>\n

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What we truly about Jan and Jul snow gear<\/h2>\n

Snowsuits<\/a><\/h3>\n

First and foremost, let\u2019s talk about how warm and waterproof the snowsuits really are. All kids love to run, crawl, and roll around in the snow, right? They don\u2019t care if their clothing will hold up, that\u2019s for us parents to take care of.<\/p>\n

After our trip to the playground, there was not a trace of wetness in either of our snowsuits. You can easily just brush off the snow and dirt and put them away \u2013 no drying necessary.<\/p>\n

We went outside in -13 Celsius\/8F and both kids were toasty warm in their snowsuits.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because the snowsuits are rated to -30C\/-22F, and on top of that, Jan and Jul uses 220g\u00a0insulation while lots of other brands use 150g insulation for ski jackets and snowsuits. And since the fabric is breathable, my son was cozy and not sweating while running around.<\/p>\n

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When you browse Jan and Jul website, the first thing that catches your eyes are the beautiful prints. While this is not the most important feature of the snowgear, it\u2019s what keeps you browsing. The more you browse, the more beautiful prints you find.<\/p>\n

They have many bear and mountain prints in blue and grey, as well as flowers in pink and purple. I feel like the polar bears in Arctic print match our winter conditions perfectly.<\/p>\n

Snow mittens<\/a><\/h3>\n

How do you even find snow mittens that stay put on those little hands? That\u2019s exactly what I asked myself before our son\u2019s first winter.<\/p>\n

Let me tell you the biggest tip \u2013 the longer the gloves\u2019 sleeve, the better.<\/p>\n

First, the glove\u2019s sleeve must cover the snowsuit\u2019s sleeve well. Then, at least two straps must be used to tighten the glove so it doesn\u2019t fall off.<\/p>\n

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Jan and Jul snow mittens have an adjustable strap around the wrist to keep the warm part on the hand, and another string at the end to tighten the glove on the arm so it truly stays put. Trust me, there\u2019s nothing more annoying than constantly adjusting your kids\u2019 gloves, especially when you need to take off your own gloves in the freezing cold.<\/p>\n

Insulated ankle boots<\/a><\/h3>\n

What I think lots of companies making kids winter boots get wrong is that they think the bigger & more stiffer, the better. They couldn\u2019t be more wrong.<\/p>\n

Kids want lightweight shoes so they can easily move without getting tired of dragging heavy shoes around. They also need flexible enough soles for healthy foot development.<\/p>\n

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While they\u2019re not advertised as barefoot shoes, these insulated ankle boots often appear on experts\u2019 list of best winter barefoot shoes. So you can rest knowing your kids feet move around as they\u2019re supposed when growing up (and especially for first time walkers as my son).<\/p>\n

They\u2019re rated to -10 Celsius\/14F and since the feet move the most when being outdoors, they also get warm the fastest. Even though we went outside beyond this temperature, my toddler\u2019s feet were warm while wearing regular socks.<\/p>\n

Kids lite waterproof boots<\/a><\/h3>\n

My son is wearing these same winter boots for the third winter. And I truly hope he can still fit their sizing next year.<\/p>\n

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They have a flexible sole, are waterproof, fully lined, and easy to put with finger holes. We always have at least two pairs of winter boots, just in case, and these are my son\u2019s go-to boots. His feet were never cold or wet from playing outside. To be totally honest, the price is so reasonable that we never look back.<\/p>\n

Important features in a nutshell<\/h2>\n

Snowsuits<\/a><\/h3>\n