Make Playtime Fun with Exciting Cartoon and Animal Raincoats

All kids love to splash in puddles and run around in the rain. To keep your child dry and warm while she is splashing to her heart’s content, invest in a raincoat for her. This will protect her clothes from the water and keep her safe and dry. When it comes to choosing a raincoat, there are seemingly limitless designs available. If you want something a little more interesting than the traditional blue, red or yellow raincoat, check out the range of exciting cartoon and animal raincoats. Wearing a raincoat will be so much more fun for your child if it features their favorite cartoon character or animal.

Perfect Raincoats for Little Princesses

If you are looking for a cartoon design for a girl, how about a Barbie raincoat or a Minnie Mouse raincoat? Most girls love fairies and princesses too; in fact anything pink is bound to be appreciated! Another popular cartoon with girls is Disney’s Tinkerbell. Not all girls are into feminine raincoats, of course. If your little one is a Sesame Street fan, she would love an Elmo raincoat or a Cookie Monster raincoat. Or perhaps she is a tomboy who would prefer one of the popular boys’ characters…

Fantastic Raincoats for Mini Men

Disney raincoats are among the most popular with little boys. A Mickey Mouse raincoat is a good choice for a toddler, while a Toy Story raincoat, a Star Wars raincoat or a Batman raincoat is perfect for an older child. A Disney Cars raincoat is a popular choice for boys of all ages, from toddlers to juniors.

If your child is an animal lover he will jump at the chance to wear a raincoat featuring his favorite creature. From a frog raincoat to a dinosaur raincoat, you are sure to find one that suits your child. A ladybug raincoat is really cute on a little girl, while boys love wild animals like lions, tigers and crocodiles. Little girls love animals too, particularly cats, rabbits and butterflies.

Investing in a raincoat with a cartoon or animal design will make your child stand out from the crowd. You will easily be able to spot your little one in a sea of plain colored raincoats; as soon as you spot Mickey, Minnie, Barbie or Buzz Lightyear you will know you have found her! For additional visibility and safety, attach reflective panels to the arms of the raincoat. This makes it easier for car drivers to see your child if the rain is heavy, or if it is getting dark.

A Kids Raincoat is Not Just About Appearance

Other important factors are comfort and fit. Whatever design you choose, you should never compromise on comfort. If your child does not feel comfortable wearing the raincoat, it will get tossed in the closet and never see the light of day. A good quality raincoat is breathable, warm and fastens easily and securely to keep out the rain. A raincoat with a removable inner lining is a versatile option; it guarantees adequate weather protection and can be removed on warmer days for a more lightweight garment. It is the perfect coat for both heavy rain and a light spring shower. A raincoat with a hood is handy if your little one refuses to wear a rain hat, and means you do not have to worry about wet hair! Make sure you choose the right size of raincoat for your child. It is a good idea to try your child’s usual size and the size bigger to compare the two. Remember your little one is likely to be wearing a couple of layers under the raincoat, so it is better to be a little on the roomy side rather than a tight fit. If the raincoat is a little big, your child will get more wear out of it anyway — more value for your money!

Another factor is practicality; most people want a lightweight raincoat that can be easily packed. If you go on regular camping trips, or often visit family in wetter climates, it is important that your child’s raincoat will fold up and not take up too much room in your luggage. It is easy enough to work out if this will be the case when you are looking at different styles in the store. If you are buying the raincoat online, check the returns policy before you buy. If you are able to send the raincoat back at no additional cost, you can exchange it for the correct size with no hassle.

If you have a fussy child who likes to have a say in what he wears, clothes shopping can be difficult. It will make the process easier if you involve him in choosing the raincoat he likes. Let him try on a few different designs and give you his opinion on what he likes best. A raincoat with a cartoon character or animal image is more likely to get him excited than a plain, single color one. It is a good idea to choose rain boots, a rain hat and perhaps even an umbrella at the same time, so that you can get a complete matching ensemble. Some reputable manufacturers of children’s rain gear include Kidorable, Land’s End, Hatley, North Face, Hello Kitty, Disney and Barbie. Many companies offer incentives for buying a variety of weatherproof items together, and bargains are more likely to be available during the warmer months of the year, when demand for weatherproof gear is low.