In the preparation for colder months, we've been busy restocking your favourites from last winter. The Jan & Jul Booties are a must have winter gear for baby, and to help you out we're answering tthe hard questions - like, "what is the difference between the stay-put cozy and the stay-put winter booties from Jan & Jul?"  The key difference is the water resistance - the Winter Bootie features a water resistant exterior layer, while the Cozy Booties are just fleece. 

Both of these baby booties made their debut last winter, and have been a popular choice for parents of newborns and early walkers for the past year. They are an easy way to dress your baby or toddler for cold days, and get the right amount of warmth.  While marketed as a winter baby product, they are versatile and warm for cold summer nights, and brisk spring days. 

Walking in Comfort: Stay-Put Booties Offer a Barefoot-Like Adventure

Both bootie styles from Jan & Jul make a fantastic choice for newborns and early walkers. Parents are often excited to buy baby's first shoes, and explore traditional styles that mimic adult shoes. But, any baby slipper or bootie will offer a more barefoot experience can offer a better development during these early years. 

While barefoot walking is ideal for development, sometimes weather conditions call for extra protection. The flexible design of these booties ensures your little one's feet can move unrestricted, promoting proper foot muscle development, with the added warmth and a barrier between hot pavement, jagged rocks, and wet grass conditions. 

As you consider which pair of Jan & Jul booties to get your child, consider the environments you typically traverse. Are you a pavement family? Is wet grass your choice of terrain? Or do you live somewhere fairly dry? The booties are also fantastic indoor slippers for young children. 

All About the Stay-Put COZY Booties

The Cozy Booties are made with a soft fleece material that provides comfort and warmth to the feet. It's just one layer of medium density fleece, similar to other fleece products from Jan & Jul's winter wear collections. The Cozy Bootie is available in a wide selection of colours and prints, with new options available each year.

The feature an elasticized ankle adjustment to secure to the bottom of the leg. This elastic is in the mid-section of the bootie ,not on the top, and really helps ensure the foot stays put in the bootie, where it needs to be and doesn't slip around. An additional velcro adjustment can provide more customization  This makes this bootie perfect for strollers, baby wearing, and all other adventures where maybe children like to pull the shoes off and throw them in the parking lot. 

The faux leather sole provides additional durability to the bottom of the bootie reducing the rate of wear and tear. One of the biggest challenges about barefoot walking babies is that soft fabric shoes will begin to wear out with regular use. The reinforcement on the ankle and toes, plus the faux leather work together to give you more durability and life in the product.

All About the Stay-Put WINTER Booties:

The Jan & Jul Stay-Put Winter Boots are designed to keep feet dry and warm even on wet and windy conditions. In an earlier blog post we explored the limitations of fleece in wet and windy conditions because it doesn't block the elements the same way as other fibres. The water-resistant exterior of the Cozy Booties does just that. 

This exterior aside, the Winter Bootie has all the same features of the Stay Put Cozy Booties - features a toggle elastic at the ankle to stay-put, a faux leather sole for added durability against the environment, and reinforced heal and toe for longevity. The Winter Bootie is also available in a variety of doorways, and sizes. 

what is the difference between the stay-put cozy and the stay-put winter booties from Jan & Jul? 

The key difference is the water resistance - the Winter Bootie features a water resistant exterior layer, while the Cozy Booties are just fleece. There is also a price difference. 

Most of our families choose the fleece booties for their day-to-day, and early walkers who take on the grass go for the Winter Booties. If you're looking for a natural fibre or something with less synthetics, definitely recommend that you check out the booties from Emu Australia made with sheepskin wool.

Whether it's winter or any other season, Jan & Jul ensures your baby's feet stay dry, warm, and stylish all year round. Choose the booties that best match your little one's adventures, and enjoy the winter wonderland together! When you're ready to explore a more protective winter boot for your confident walkers, we are here for you with a selection of winter boots for toddlers and big kids. Learn more about choosing the right type and size of winter boot in this blog post.