Rains – a poet’s
dream, a child’s first love and a parent’s worst nightmare! The first signs of
an overcast sky and a mother’s brows wrinkle up in a frown. It is time to get
out the kids rain gear. A mother’s anxiety has her looking for wash proof
material that will cover her child from head to toe. If it were left up to over
protective mothers, all one would see of children during rains, are wet shiny
noses peeking from under layers of waterproof material!
While it is
natural and justified to be concerned about protecting your children from the
rains, it is not necessary to make them run around the most fun time of the
year looking like replicas of mini tents. Rains are boring. The sky is gray,
everything is dark, and it feels like overnight the world has lost its color.
Why make this already dull period even more depressing for your children by
draping them in dull, lifeless protective gear?
Rain gear for kids has
undergone a dramatic transformation in the past decade. The black, grays and whites
have been replaced by an onslaught of color. Kids walking to school in the rain or
scurrying beside their parents to get away from the downpour look like tiny
dots of bright cheer in an otherwise dull landscape.
A fun study
narrowed down four things which make kids
rain gear a thing to look forward to:
1.
Cartoon Raincoats: The market is flooded
with everybody; from Spongebob to Ben10, from Spiderman to the Avengers; every
character has found a place of honor on color raincoats. Kids love these raincoats as they get to
flaunt their favorite characters. Moms love these raincoats as it means they no
longer have to struggle to get their children to wear them before stepping out
in the rain. If there was ever a win-win situation- this is it!
2.
Kids Rain Poncho: These stylized versions of
the traditional tent approach to rain gear are an instant favorite with every
mother. Not only are they available in a range of colors and prints, but they
also last forever. No more buying new
rain gear year after year. A good quality poncho can last a kid for at least a
couple of years. It also requires minimum fuss while donning it on.
3.
Pretty Little Umbrellas: Choose the one which is a snap fit to the
kid’s head and watch him strut around like an alien with frogs and strawberries
on his umbrella antenna! These mini
umbrellas are ideal for children as it protects their head from the water,
while keeping their hands free to carry out the million tasks every kid
absolutely has to do. They come in cute animal prints, dotted with fruits and
flowers and customized for a girl child or a boy child. Lately pretty pink
umbrellas with a frilly lining have been a rage amongst little toddler girls
who believe they are princesses from their favorite fairy tale.
4.
Toddler Rain Boots: Available in
mouth-watering colors, these ultra comfortable, water proof boots make
splashing around so much fun! They are available in various styles and sizes
and have lengths which end mid-calf or run right up to the knee. Fashion
conscious mothers like to match the rain boots with the rain coats or ponchos
to make a style statement out of their kid’s rain gear!
It’s not just
the summer’s who are fashion friendly. Trendy, colorful rain gear has turned
the rains into a time to flaunt your favorite rain gear! Team up your fashion
senses with your child’s favorite cartoon, fruit, animal or flower and add a
palette of colors to the most washed out time of the year!
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