Children's raincoat

How to dress a child in rainy weather is a pressing issue that worries many parents. Walking with an umbrella is not always convenient, so you should think about choosing a children's raincoat.

The designers made sure that children's clothing for rainy weather was presented in a large assortment:

• The poncho raincoat features a free cut and a hood. Such a model will provide reliable protection, freedom of movement and comfort, so long walks are possible with a poncho raincoat.

• A raincoat is perfect for an active child, for whom even rain will not interfere with a walk. Most often, such models are chosen for small children.

• A raincoat in the form of a jacket or overalls is the maximum protection that will act even in a heavy downpour. In such clothes, elastic bands are provided in the area of ​​the sleeves and the hem of the jacket, due to which the water has no chance of getting under the raincoat.

There are few options regarding the length that will be optimal for a children's raincoat. It is better to choose the model that will only reach the knees.

All the same, children are active and mobile, and the raincoat should not create difficulties for movement and at the same time not drown in puddles every time the child wants to sit down. You can't go wrong if you opt for a raincoat with a length at mid-thigh or slightly lower but no longer than the knee.

The agony of choice will not torment you if you adhere to some simple rules:

• The seams require increased attention to themselves, since it is on them that the ability of the raincoat to keep water out depends for the most part. In children's models, the fabric is not stitched, but soldered or glued together.Other options cannot be considered.

• The size must be chosen carefully, taking into account the moment that the raincoat should be free. No fitted models. Remember that the raincoat will be worn over a sweater or jacket.

• The lining is optional for the child's raincoat. Here you can rely on your personal preference and based on the season. For the summer period, a lined raincoat is useless, but for autumn and early spring it is better to choose a model with a cotton or polyester lining.

• The style is chosen exclusively according to the age, gender and desires of the child. For babies, it is better to choose a jacket with pants, but for a 3-year-old child, you can buy a separate raincoat.

• The hood should be in a raincoat, it will allow you to refuse an umbrella. It is better if the hood is adjustable by means of clips or an elastic band is provided in its design. The hat should fit freely under the hood. An excellent option is a raincoat with a hood, which has a visor. In this case, drops will not fall on the face.

• The sleeves, as well as the hood, should have crimps, adjusters or elastic bands. But if you could not find such a model, then stop at a raincoat with long and loose sleeves that will cover your palms and reach the base of your fingers.

• Buttons or zippers should be considered as fasteners, but not buttons.

• The collar can be of any design, but in any case, it should cover the child's neck well, leaving no chance for rain drops to fall under the raincoat.

When choosing a raincoat for a child, be sure to carefully study the material from which it was made. For the outer side, synthetic fabrics are often chosen that do not allow moisture to pass through and wears well. Cotton has no chance here.

But water resistance is not the only requirement for the outer material of a raincoat. In any case, the body must breathe; membrane materials do an excellent job with this requirement. If you are not lucky enough to find a raincoat made of this fabric, then choose PVC or nylon, but check for ventilation holes. Most often they are located in the armpit area.

Any material should keep its shape well, not deform when bent, not form folds, and even more so, fractures. Thick material is also not the best option for a children's raincoat, since such clothes will make the child uncomfortable and heavy.

This stage in choosing a raincoat can be entrusted to a child, who still wear this raincoat. As practice shows, boys choose models of blue, red or green colors, on which there is an image of their favorite cartoon character. As for girls, here most often the choice falls on pastel colors and bright colors (pink, yellow, purple, blue). On raincoats that girls like, in most cases there is a large print or small drawing. It is the parents who evaluate the material and quality of the seams, and the appearance of the raincoat, its brightness and expressiveness are more important for the child.

Many manufacturers are engaged in the production of children's raincoats, so there are no problems with the choice. Very good options for waterproof clothing are presented by Kaste navy, Twins, Barkito and Kidorable.

An excellent model was presented by the company Kaste navy. The Raincoat is made from three types of fabrics. The top layer is dense, but thin, does not allow water to pass through and protects from the wind. The second layer is responsible for keeping warm and removing moisture that is produced by the body. Finally, the third layer warms, provides comfort and breathability to the body. This model can be considered an example of the ideal children's raincoat.

It is clear that you will walk a lot in one raincoat - you need to pick up additional elements for it. The girl will be crazy about a handbag made of waterproof material. To match the raincoat, you must choose rubber boots and an umbrella.