When it comes to winter sports, comfort should be a top priority for parents. That’s why it’s important to find the ski goggles that fit the best. A good pair of goggles will help keep your child comfy enough to want to keep them on their face. If you’re working with a young toddler you may have to convince them goggles are a good idea.
With so many options on the market, it is hard to know where to start. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
What should parents look for when buying ski and snowboard goggles for kids?
When shopping for ski goggles with your child you should always remember to bring your kids ski helmet and face mask. Not all of this stuff fits together as it should, and making sure everything is compatible will save future headaches at the hill. Parents should look for:
- Proper fit on the child’s face. Fitting goggles is much easier than ski boots, just check to make sure the goggles are touching the bridge of the nose and the sides of the face. If the goggles are too small they will bow outwards not making contact with the bridge of the nose. If they’re too big they will touch the bridge of the nose but will be able to rock side to side, only touching one side of the face at a time.
- A compatible fit with the helmet, some goggles won’t sit properly with some helmets. Either driving the helmet up off the forehead or driving the goggles down over the nose. Even if it fits their face, you really don’t want them messing with.
- Fit with face masks, certain face masks and goggles will interfere with each other pushing the mask down and causing cold noses.
- A silicone lining on the strap doesn’t sound as necessary as it is. If anyone can have their goggles fall off their helmet twenty times in one day it’s your kid. The rubber helps keep the goggles in place which means less messing around with your child’s gear on the slopes.
- OTG or over-the-glasses compatibility. If your kid wears glasses you’re going to want to make sure they have goggles designed to fit overtop of them comfortably.
- Magnetic facemask + google combos. Manets holding your kid’s facemask up guarantees you’ll spend less time messing with it! Anon is the only company making them right now so they are expensive. But they are unmatched at keeping noses warm.
If you’re in a pinch and you are unable to try anything on before you buy it, it’s a good idea to buy goggles from the same brand of helmet your child already has. Brands try to make sure their goggles work with their helmets.
Best Ski Goggles for Toddlers
Remember the best goggles are the ones that fit your kid’s face, helmet, and facemask. All of these toddler goggles are designed to fit smaller faces. So in no particular order here are some good goggles to check out.
Best Ski Goggles for Toddlers
Once you’re out of toddler territory your can start buying your kids some more grown-up looking goggles with more grown-up goggle features, like anti fog designs. Cool-looking mirrored lenses are the number one feature your kid is going to want. Don’t be fooled though, fitting together is still your priority.
Kid’s Goggles Summary
Remember, you can always search for used gear on the Facebook marketplace, your local thrift store or used gear consignment stores.
By finding a pair that fits the best with their helmet and face mask and hopefully looks cool too, you can make sure your kid is that much more comfortable on the hill.
We hope that this guide has helped you in your search for great ski gear for your kids. If you found this post helpful you might also like these other posts.