https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:03:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711357 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:42:22 +0000 cascademom 2711357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd say yes. Rain boots for playing in puddles. They've been essential since our eldest was a toddler. The rain jacket is good, but sometimes not needed depending on the weather. Our best rain jacket is from Oshkosh B'Gosh, warm while keeping dry. Every other jacket we've gotten since then hasn't been as good or too plasticy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711353 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:39:03 +0000 snowjewelz 2711353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: Yes!!! I grew up in Northern Westchester too. Miss it everyday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711333 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:02:47 +0000 Alba4 2711333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: We are in Northern Westchester and the farm I refer to is Muscoot Farm. My kids love it there! Have you been? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711331 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:01:41 +0000 Alba4 2711331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely a necessity! We play outside rain or shine. We also frequent a county farm and it can be very muddy, so I invest in Hunter boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711292 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:18:17 +0000 snowjewelz 2711292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in NY suburbs so if we're out when it's wet it would be intentional. I think I will get her rainboots in the next size that she can wear now and hopefully for rest of the year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711243 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:59:25 +0000 LuLu Mom 2711243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have rain coats but totally unnecessary. The only reason we bought them was an unfortunate trip to the zoo and stopping on our way to pick them up. We've never had boots and never needed them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711231 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:38:28 +0000 yin 2711231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try not to buy more than we need. Rain boots have been a necessity, but I've gotten away with not buying a raincoat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711215 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:24:20 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2711215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rain boots are a necessity for us. We get a decent amount of rain but we live in a rural area with a dirt driveway. If we want to play outside at all after any amount of rain, we need boots. Our yard gets pretty muddy and slushy. But because of where we live we are never walking anywhere so I find a raincoat unnecessary. If they ask to play in the rain it's because they want to get wet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711210 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:10:56 +0000 Modern Daisy 2711210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boots and coat - yes. Umbrella - no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711203 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:47:35 +0000 brownepiano 2711203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS loves his rain boots because he can put them on by himself. They are nice during the winter because it is often more wet than cold where we live. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711198 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:11:07 +0000 ValentineMommy 2711198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rain boots definitely (I totally agree - we love the croc ones). We get a lot of use out of ours, and not just on rainy days.</p> <p>Rain coat - not so much. My sons just have wind breaker type coats, which are typically waterproof. I did have a rain coat for them when they were tiny, but that's just cause it was cute lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711184 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:09:36 +0000 Pumuckl 2711184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I think it very much depends on how the climate is were you live. We could definitely not do without here. Rain days are only have the story, the following days the soil and sand etc. are still wet because it's not warm enough to dry within a couple of hours, and they go out at daycare then. So these days the rain gear especially the boots and pants are super helpful to save their clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711180 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 03:01:02 +0000 Kemma 2711180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had a tonne of use out of our wet weather gear, it's great if we want to go outside or to the park on winter days when it's fine but the grass or playground is still damp. My big girl also goes out riding her bike if it's just light drizzle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711178 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:16:50 +0000 lamariniere 2711178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely, daycare takes the kids out in damp weather (not rain) so we have rain boots, rain pants and a jacket that works as a rain jacket. My kids love to wear their rain boots. We also don't have a car, so we walk everywhere and need weather-appropriate clothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711156 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:59:29 +0000 SweetiePie 2711156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boots yes because we live in a city and walk everywhere. If we didn't walk (in suburbs) probably not.<br /> We don't have a rain coat, I don't think that's too necessary even with our walking. He uses his own mini umbrella though. Now that I'm typing this maybe a raincoat does make sense because he isn't so great with the umbrella. Hmmmm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711094 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:31:55 +0000 Beth24 2711094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in a drive everywhere suburb but I get a lot of use from rain boots/rain jackets! DD loves to help me outside with yard work and rain boots are so easy to clean, that's what she primarily wears in the spring, summer, and fall. She loves splashing in the rain too so that's where the jacket comes in :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711061 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:41:46 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2711061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. My kid practically lives in full raingear (think deep-sea fisherman). It rains a ton here and the kids are always outside. It's also required at daycare/preschool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711045 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:22:44 +0000 nana87 2711045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're in a city and rarely drive/commute by walking and public transportation, so yeah we have always needed it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711044 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:20:35 +0000 hellobeeboston 2711044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rain boots - YES.... rain coat, probably not.. but they're cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711036 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:04:55 +0000 Silva 2711036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love having rain gear- jacket, pants, and boots (one piece suits for younger ones). They are great for really muddy days, too (we have a legit, long "mud season"). If we don't go outside every day things get hairy. Its less expensive than snow gear, so it never really bothers me to buy it! For my older one we've been getting Hatley raincoats/pants, and croc mud boots. We have an Oakiwear rain suit thats great for toddlers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711031 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:37:35 +0000 KayKay 2711031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rain jacket I'm kinda meh on. If it's a halfway decent windblock, then it is still good to use on just colder/windy spring &amp; summer days. Or just as a lightweight layer.</p> <p>Rain boots I like because we just do lots of random walks around the block. Not so much when it's actually raining, but the kids love to go out once it stops and splash in every puddle they see. In theory their preschool does the same (outside if it's rainy, maybe not if it's raining), although for the toddler room, it's really hit or miss. Plus, like someone above mentioned, we've used them for field trips to the farm and a lot during the shoulder seasons when it's wet-ish and muddy. Or, you know, on bright sunny summer days when toddler fashion says to ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711028 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:18:05 +0000 sapphire 2711028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on where you live...here in the PNW it's so necessary - boots and coat at least - unless you want your kid to come home with sopping wet muddy clothes everyday! Rain does t keep kids at our daycare inside unless it's crazy heavy which is rare. We also go out in the rain on weekends or we'd never leave the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711017 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:40:01 +0000 ottilie 2711017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It probably depends where you live. We bought rain boots for my son because last year we walked almost everywhere and so it was worth it. If you're just going to/from cars all the time, it won't matter as much. Same for a rain coat. </p> <p>But it is still fun in the spring-fall time to have the option to play in the rain a little bit. Even post-rain, he'd wear his boots on walks so he could jump and splash in puddles without getting too wet and cold. </p> <p>It's probably not necessary gear if you're not walking somewhere every day no matter the weather, but it can still be fun to have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2711006 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:14:21 +0000 kiddosc 2711006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in the midwest and we primarily drive everywhere. LOs daycare has a huge climber inside for rainy days, so they don't go out in the rain. I've tried to get him to go play in the rain before, but he's not interested. I've never bought rain gear. I think the answer to this question depends a lot on your lifestyle and your LOs personality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2710989 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:45:46 +0000 youboots 2710989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here in the PNW it's essential. Especially for boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2710986 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:39:21 +0000 looch 2710986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I agree on the Crocs rain boots, I bought my son the ones with the big handle so he can pull them on easily. </p> <p>I dunno, I didn't buy rain gear for my son until this year, and he did go to a nature preschool where they really did go outside every day for at least an hour unless it was pouring rain. I bought a Hatley rain coat this year and it's underwhelming, I think he used it once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2710976 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:30:15 +0000 littlejoy 2710976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in the PNW, so YES. I would never send her to school without rain gear. We bought a Muddy Buddy suit this year, but I'm pretty disappointed with how quickly it lost it's waterproof-ness. I really love REI rain pants + a good waterproof jacket. </p> <p>Our school does 3 hours of outside play per day (rain or shine), and we always do at least an hour outside on Fridays ... If I was just going outside time to and from the car, I'd skip the rain gear. </p> <p>Crocs of all places has great rain boots (true to size), and they are usually buy 1 get 1 free (just subscribe to their newsletter). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2710970 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:18:00 +0000 snowjewelz 2710970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: Good point lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2710968 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:15:19 +0000 Freckles 2710968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rainboots yes, but make sure they go to her knees! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-really-need-rain-gear-for-toddlers#post-2710953 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:00:36 +0000 misolee 2710953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Suburbs and in the South. </p> <p>We do have a raincoat. It helps when we're running to the car and it's raining. It can just be used for a regular coat too since the inner is lined. We do not have rain boots. At the preschool I teach, kids wear rain boots and then bring another more comfortable pair of shoes to play in at school. That's just too much for me. 😆 </p>