Inxens Kids Disposable Arm Sleeves, 10 Wrapped Pairs

What are disposable arm sleeves for kids?

These disposable arm sleeves for kids are lightweight oversleeves that go over the sleeves of your child's clothes during messy moments: painting, crafts, modeling clay, slime, snacks and self-feeding practice. The pack holds 10 pairs, so 20 sleeves, and each pair is sealed in its own wrapper. Use a pair for one activity, then throw it away.

Why sleeves instead of a smock?

Cuffs and forearms are usually where paint and food land first, because they rest on the table and reach into bowls and paint cups. A pair of sleeves covers just that area in a few seconds, with no ties and nothing to wash afterward.

They don't cover the chest or lap. For a big painting session, pair them with a bib, an old T-shirt or a full art smock.

Material and fit

The sleeves are non-woven fabric with elastic at the openings, which helps them stay in place on a moving arm. They're made as waterproof covers to keep spills and wet paint off clothing during play and meals. The size is small, made for children. Check the size chart image before you order, since kids' arm lengths vary a lot.

Where to keep a few pairs

• Diaper bag or backpack, for snacks and meals out
• Daycare or preschool cubby, with your child's name on the wrapper
• Car kit or travel bag
• Next to the art table or high chair at home

Because each pair is wrapped, spares stay clean until you need them. At home, they go well with a 25-piece dough tool set or a 9-piece craft dough tool set with rolling pin. For frozen treats, a popsicle drip catcher looks after small hands while the sleeves look after the shirt.

What these sleeves are not

They're simple oversleeves for clothing. They are not shower or swim sleeves, cast or bandage covers, compression sleeves, scratch or bite-protection sleeves, or a reusable arm guard. If your child needs a cover for a cast, a PICC line or another medical device, or sleeves for a skin condition such as eczema, ask your child's doctor or nurse which product to use.

Using them safely

Use the sleeves for short activities with an adult nearby, and take them off when the activity ends. Keep the empty wrappers and unused pairs out of reach of little ones. If the elastic looks tight or leaves marks on your child's arm, take the sleeves off sooner.

How many pairs do you need?

One pair covers one messy session. A pack of 10 pairs works out to roughly two weeks of weekday art or lunch time at one pair a day, or a handful of pairs each for a diaper bag, a car kit and a daycare cubby. For a group craft table, plan one pair per child.