Latex Free Gloves

[GFLife]

Does anyone know of company that sells latex-free gloves that would fit a 4 year old?

[missy'smom]

That's a good question. I will post it on the latex allergy forum I belong to if you like. Maybe it would help to provide a scenario. I'm guessing that you will have to come up with some alternative though because it seems that all sterile gloves are made for adult hands. Maybe you could use adult latex-free and gently secure at the wrists with latex-free rubber band, being careful not to do it tightly-just enough to keep them on but not enough to impede circulation. Or tuck into snug long sleeves that you don't mind getting a little dirty.

[missy'smom]

Hope you figured something out. I was assuming that you meant disposable gloves. If you are looking for winter gloves, check into hand knit mittens or the like. I have hand knit mittens with no elastic. Places like etsy online sell hand knit socks etc. Some folks may be willing to knit the right size for you upon request.

[GFLife]

Hope you figured something out. I was assuming that you meant disposable gloves. If you are looking for winter gloves, check into hand knit mittens or the like. I have hand knit mittens with no elastic. Places like etsy online sell hand knit socks etc. Some folks may be willing to knit the right size for you upon request.

Your assumption was correct - I was looking for a latex-free disposable glove for my daughter to use at preschool when the the kids use playdoh. It is nearly impossible for her to not touch the playdoh cutouts or to avoid the gluten-containing playdoh from getting into her gluten-free playdoh, so I was hoping I could find some disposable gloves that she could wear so the playdoh wouldn't get on her hands or under her fingernails. After much reseach and phone calls, I found that there is no such thing as a infant/toddler disposable glove. Hospitals in this area use XS latex-free gloves when a young patient needs disposable gloves and then put a rubber band around the wrist.

Also, the need for disposable gloves for this age group is minimal so disposable glove companies do not make them. With all of the various allergies young children have, I find it hard to believe that it will remain this way. Hopefully in the future a company will be able to help out in this area.