How to dress a child in rainy weather is a pressing question that worries many parents. Walking with an umbrella is not always convenient, so you should think about the choice of a children's raincoat.
Models for boys and girls
Designers made sure that children's clothes for rainy weather were presented in a large assortment:
- The raincoat-poncho differs in a free cut and existence of a hood. Such a model will provide reliable protection, freedom of movement and comfort, so long walks with a rain poncho are possible.
- Raincoat-raincoat is perfect for an active child, for whom even the rain will not interfere with the walk. Most often, such models are chosen for children of small age.
- A raincoat in the form of a jacket or overalls is the maximum protection that will act even in heavy rain. In such clothes there are elastic bands in the area of the sleeves and hem on the jacket, due to which the water has no chance to get under the raincoat.
Length
Regarding the length, which will be optimal for a children's rain coat, there are few options. 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 be drowned in puddles every time a child wants to sit down. You can not go wrong if you prefer a raincoat with a length at the level of mid-thigh or slightly lower, but not longer than the knee.
Trying on a raincoat, the child must move in order to exclude the tearing up of the rain cover and the constraint of movements.
How to choose?
Flour choice will not torment you, if you follow some simple rules:
- The seams require increased attention to themselves, since it is from them for the most part depends on the ability of the cloak to not pass water. In children's models, the fabric is not sewn, but soldered or glued. Other options can not be considered.
- The size needs to be chosen carefully, considering that moment that the raincoat has to be free. No fitted models. Remember that a raincoat will put on a sweater or jacket.
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The lining is not a mandatory element of a children's raincoat. Here you can rely on your personal preferences and be based on the season. For the summer period, the raincoat with lining is useless, but for the autumn and early spring it is better to choose a model with a lining made of cotton or polyester.
- The style is chosen solely by age, sex and desires of the child. For kids it is better to choose a jacket with pants, and now for a 3-year-old child you can buy a separate raincoat.
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The hood should be in a raincoat, it will allow you to abandon the umbrella. It is better if the hood is adjusted by means of clamps or an elastic band is provided in its design. Under the hood should be free to fit the hat. A great option is a raincoat with a hood on which there is a visor. In this case, the drops will not fall on the face.
- Sleeves as well as the hood should have utyazhki, regulators or elastic bands. But if you were unable to find such a model, then stop at a raincoat with long and free sleeves that will cover your palms and reach to the base of your fingers.
- Buttons or zippers should be considered as clasps, 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 to fall under the raincoat.
Material
When choosing a raincoat for a child, you must carefully study the material from which it was made. For the outside, synthetic fabrics are often chosen that do not leak moisture and are well worn.Cotton has no chance here.
But water resistance is not the only requirement that is imposed on the outer material of a raincoat. The body, in any case, must breathe, membrane materials do an excellent job with this requirement. If you are not lucky enough to find a raincoat out of this fabric, then choose PVC or nylon, but check for ventilation holes. Most often they are located in the armpits.
Any material should keep its shape well, not be deformed when bent, do not form folds and even more so fractures. Thick material is also not the best option for a children's raincoat, because in such clothes the child will be uncomfortable and hard.
Color and print
This stage in the choice of a raincoat can be entrusted to a child, he should still wear this raincoat. As practice shows, the boys choose models of blue, red or green colors, on which there is an image of a favorite hero from the cartoon. 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 pattern. It is the parents who evaluate the material and the quality of the seams, and for the child the appearance of the raincoat, its brightness and expressiveness are more important.
Brands
Many manufacturers are engaged in the release of children's raincoats, so there are no problems with the choice. Very successful options for waterproof clothing are presented by Kaste navy, Twins, Barkito and Kidorable.
An excellent model was presented by the company Kaste navy. Raincoat raincoat is made of three types of fabrics. The top layer is dense, but thin, does not pass water and protects from wind. The second layer is responsible for the preservation of heat and moisture output, which is produced by the body. Finally, the third layer warms, provides comfort and the ability for the body to breathe. Such a model can be considered an example of an ideal baby raincoat.
What to wear?
It is clear that in one cloak you will take a lot of walking - you need to select additional elements for it. The girl will be crazy about the handbag of waterproof material. In the tone of the raincoat, you must choose rubber boots and an umbrella.