Children's umbrellas

Childhood is the happiest and most carefree time in life, when you can afford a lot. For example, running through puddles or taking a walk in the pouring rain. And the parents take care of the child not getting wet or catching a cold. Moreover, today they have a huge selection of rubber boots, raincoats and children's umbrellas at their service.

How is an umbrella for children different from an umbrella for adults? As a rule, several parameters.

• Firstly, the umbrella should be very light, because the baby is not able to hold a heavy accessory, which, moreover, also bends in heavy rain or gusty wind.

• Secondly, the size and ease of use. The model should be compact enough so as not to cause inconvenience when entering the entrance of a house or a kindergarten. The child must quickly fold and unfold the umbrella without the help of adults.

• Thirdly, the variety of colors and prints. Of course, adult accessories for rain are now presented in a huge selection, but products for children are distinguished by a much greater color splendor.

Of course, all umbrellas must be safe so as not to inadvertently injure the owner or a nearby child.

All children's umbrellas can be divided into groups according to several criteria:

The umbrella can be folded or left in its original form (cane).

The first option can be assembled in several folds, such a model is called ultra-compact.

Each model has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, an umbrella cane is quite practical. It perfectly resists wind load, does not bend and is suitable for very young children who still find it difficult to cope with a semi-automatic and automatic model. The only drawback is its large size.

For older children, of course, it is best to purchase folding umbrellas.Today there is a huge selection of models for both girls and boys of different ages.

According to this criterion, all umbrellas are divided into 3 groups (mechanical, semi-automatic and automatic).

• The first category includes hand-folded models. The most practical and durable option of all due to the lack of a special mechanism. The disadvantages include the lack of a button that allows you to quickly open and fold the umbrella if necessary.

• The automatic model is the most common due to its convenience. At the touch of a button, the umbrella can be instantly opened or closed, this moment is especially important for small children. Among the shortcomings, one can note the higher cost relative to other models and insufficient durability - the button pressing mechanism may fail.

• Semi-automatic model. It occupies an intermediate position between the first and second options. The umbrella is opened by pressing a button, and folded manually. This is not always convenient.

When choosing children's umbrellas, size is much more important than it might seem. Models with a huge dome, of course, will better protect the child from the rain, but it is not very convenient for a little man to walk with them because of their bulkiness and weight. In addition, such an umbrella can interfere with parents who are leading the child by the hand.

There can be several ways out of this situation. For example, pay attention to umbrellas with a bell-type dome. They may not be very convenient as they obstruct the view. In this case, transparent umbrellas will help. They will reliably protect the child from water droplets and will not interfere with what is happening.

Basically, there are three options: round, square, bell.

For the smallest, designers offer original models in the form of the head of a frog, dog, kitten, tiger, decorated with ears, antennae, and a cheerful face.

Children's umbrellas will never cease to amaze with their variety of colors and prints.

Every kid, regardless of age, can easily choose an original umbrella, decorated with the image of the hero of his favorite fairy tale or cartoon. Characters from animated series are especially popular today. On the streets you can often see an umbrella with Fixies or Snow White, Barboskins or Cars, Mickey Mouse or Winnie the Pooh.

Another category of children's umbrellas is original models. They can be made in the form of bright yellow ripe corn or orange carrots, juicy strawberries or ripe kiwi.

This also includes umbrellas in the form of dolls, animals, fairy-tale characters. As a rule, they are decorated with additional elements: crowns, ears, horns, bows.

Classic models have a round or bell-shaped dome.

They are made in various colors and combinations. For example, a monochromatic umbrella is equally well suited for a little fashionista and for a girl 10 years old and older. The color can be restrained - black, dark blue, burgundy, green or rainbow, bright - yellow, orange, raspberry, pink, turquoise.

Umbrella "Rainbow" is especially loved not only by young children, but also by adults.

On a gloomy, rainy day, it is so nice to complement your image with such a colorful and beautiful accessory, decorated with rainbow rays.

Transparent umbrellas are versatile, as are the black models. They go well with different clothes and are suitable for children of all ages and genders.

Any child can choose the umbrella they like, the task of the parents is to choose a model that is comfortable, practical and safe for him.

When choosing a suitable model, you must definitely pay attention to several points:

1. The umbrella must be safe for both the child himself and his environment. The elements of the model should be rounded, and the needles should have plastic tips.
2. Convenience.Walking sticks are best for preschoolers. They are easy and convenient to use, they are resistant to wind gusts. This umbrella can be easily opened or folded and placed in the locker room. Older children will prefer foldable models that can easily fit into a bag or bag.
3. The size. The smaller the child, the more concise and neat his umbrella should be. The kid simply cannot cope with a huge umbrella.
4. The quality of the material. To create umbrellas, durable, lightweight, waterproof materials are most often used: polyester, nylon, PVC film. When buying, it is imperative to check the umbrella for the integrity of the material and the absence of perforations or cracks. By the way, umbrellas are used not only in the rain. Accessories made of smart cotton materials and decorated with ruffles and frills will perfectly protect your child from the sun in hot weather.
5. The accessory should be lightweight, but strong enough at the same time. It is best if steel is not used for making the spokes.
6. When buying an umbrella, you must personally check it in action: open and close several times, fold, if provided for by the design. The mechanism must work accurately and quickly.

Today, many baby product companies offer umbrellas. Each brand strives to bring something new, innovative and original to the manufacturing process.

• For example, the Alex company invites its young customers to paint their umbrella with their own hands. The kit includes a semi-automatic cane, special waterproof markers, instructions and several stencils. Some models are produced already with applied drawings, it remains only to paint them.

• Doppler products differ from analogues not only in high quality, but also in stylish, modern design. The models are based on a high-strength steel frame, and fiberglass is used to make the spokes.
• The Italian brand Perletti offers a wide range of models with a specially designed safety opening system. In addition, all knitting needles are equipped with rounded plastic tips.

• The Samsonite umbrella belongs to the category of luxury goods. Mechanical and automatic models have several folding options. The entire collection is characterized by stylish design and classic colors.

• Russian brands are in no way inferior to Western manufacturers and offer a variety of collections of children's umbrellas to choose from. For example, the models of the Tornado brand are made in a modern, elegant design, and the feature of the products from the Monsoon company is the LED elements that adorn the umbrella. Thanks to such an original detail, the child is clearly visible even in the dark.

Another popular detail that many manufacturers supply to their models is a whistle. This is both entertainment and a certain element of safety for children.

In order for such a fragile and beautiful accessory as a children's umbrella to serve its little owner as long as possible, it is necessary to teach the child how to properly care for him.

Every umbrella needs a warm shower from time to time. All dirt and dust from the surface is washed off with water, then the umbrella is dried in a straightened state.

A solution of water and vinegar is sometimes used as a care agent for the material from which the accessory is made. And if you rub it with a mixture of water and ammonia, the spokes of the umbrella will shine like new ones.

What child does not like bright, beautiful things? The model is made in a combination of red and black and is decorated with large, cheerful peas. The umbrella looks more like a kind ladybug than an accessory for protection from rain.

A real young firefighter! Stylish umbrella with a high dome is made of dense waterproof material, decorated in hot red-orange colors and decorated with a characteristic print.A raincoat and rubber boots, designed exactly in accordance with the given theme, help to make the image more recognizable and harmonious.

The little mermaid will certainly become the real queen of a kindergarten or playground. The whole image is composed in things of delicate, beautiful shades of blue, pink and lilac. The umbrella, raincoat and boots are decorated with ornaments of a nautical theme. The umbrella itself is made in an original design; the round dome is decorated with large flounces along the edge of the product.