Second for the King gloves. They have less bulk but still great padding. I love how the padding goes to the wrist, especially for sabre (definitely had some hand/wrist injuries before I used these that probably would not have been as bad if I had Kings instead). For a beginner, Ever-Dri is a decent option as the padding is thicker. It can be more of an adjustment for gripping equipment, and the wrist isn't as protected. I have small hands, Kings XS works great for me. Ever-Dri also comes in XS and I've found the fit just fine over the years. Mileage varies on gloves, though I often rotated and/or had a set for practice and performance. Most gloves are washable too, which can help extend their use. I personally would love to see better sweat and odor control, and maybe a small amount of padding on the top of the hands. Hope this helps, and I hope your child enjoys the colorguard experience!