We’ve all come to have an entirely new appreciation for the great outdoors over the past year, and with that comes appreciation for all the clothing and gear, like raincoats, that can help us stay comfortable outside for longer. Rain should be no impediment to letting kids go out to play, especially when the alternative is them quite literally climbing your walls. That’s why we’ve taken the time to find some of the best kids raincoats and waterproof jackets to keep them warm and dry when the weather turns soggy.
We’re so happy that there exists a garment that can shield our children from the cold and wet. And our kids are probably equally happy that there are so many jackets, slickers, raincoats, and ponchos in styles and prints to suit their individual tastes. As much as we might love the idea of dressing our kids exactly like fishermen or ducks, that might not be their thing. Now, with the magic of the internet and fashion, they can instead brighten up a cloudy day with rainbows, monsters, unicorns, ombre pink, and fisherman yellow. Or they can choose not to stand out in a storm, opting for classic colors and well-made waterproof gear.
Seriously, we’re a little bit jealous of these kids raincoats. There are a few that make us want to ditch our practical umbrellas and see if there are slickers in grownup sizes. Even if we don’t go that far, let’s be sure to go play outside and get in on some of that singing and dancing in the rain too!
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Pocket-Size Protection
Image Credit: O8 Lifestyle. This little jacket folds up to a tiny pocket, which makes it ideal to take along in your bag or theirs, just in case the clouds take over. (Sizes 12m through 14y.)
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Bring Your Own Sunshine
Image Credit: Gap. Don’t be surprise if you need sunglasses on the cloudiest of days when your kid wears this glorious pink ombre jacket from Gap. (Sizes 4/5 through 14/16.)
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The Prints Kids Love
Image Credit: Hatley. These raincoats give off that preppy cute vibe that makes us think of celebrity kids and royal babies. (Toddler to big kid sizes.)
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A Pop of Color
Image Credit: Joules. Not only does this raincoat cheer us up with its happy daisy motif, but its smart packable design helps make sure kids won’t leave it someplace when the sun comes out. (Toddler through Big Girl sizes.)
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Lightweight Style
Image Credit: All in Motion. In warm weather, when your kid won’t want a heavy raincoat, you can keep them dry in an unlined jacket (with a great print) like this one, available at Target. (Children’s sizes XS-XXL.)
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Make It Rainbow
Image Credit: Cat & Jack. The cinched waist and elastic cuffs of this lightweight Cat & Jack jacket from Target help keep the water out, while those rainbows keep the smiles on. (Children’s XS-XL.)
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Fleece-Lined Graphics
Image Credit: Jingle Bongala. If you live in a cooler climate, you might want a little more insulation in your kids’ rain gear, like the fleece lining of this jacket. It’s built for withstanding earthly elements, from fall through spring, and comes in a variety of graphic prints (Sizes 5-6 through 12-14.)
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Unicorns & Rainbows
Image Credit: Carter's. These unicorns and rainbows might have some kids longing for the rain. Or they might demand to wear this jacket on a sunny day. (Available in toddler sizes.)
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Critters in the Rain
Image Credit: Carter's. Whether they’re a fox type or have more of a dinosaur spirit, your kid will look fierce in this lightweight rain jacket. Yes, fierce is definitely the word we’re looking for here. (Available in toddler and little kid sizes.)
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Rain Makes the Flowers Grow
Image Credit: Wennikids. This toddler jacket features a delightful flower print that reminds us of why we all should love the rain. It comes in a variety of colors, and you can also get matching rain pants for the little ones who need protection from the ground up, too.
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M-O-U-S-E
Image Credit: Columbia. Who knew a seriously sporty outerwear company like Columbia could make something as whimsical as this? It’s got all the technical stuff you’d expect — waterproof-breathable shell made of a fabric called Omni-Tech, sealed seams, adjustable cuffs, vents — in addition to this amazing Mickey Mouse ears. You can fold them down, in case you’re afraid the whimsical aspect attract the wrong kind of wildlife attention on the hiking trail. (Sizes XXS through XL.)
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Cuteness in 3-D
Image Credit: SSAWcasa. The beauty of these jackets isn’t just that they turn your kid into a bunny rabbit, frog, koala, or dinosaur. It’s that all but the latter style can expand to fit a backpack underneath the jacket. Genius! (Available in S, M, L sizes.)
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Mermaids Love Rain
Image Credit: Stephen Joseph. Is a turquoise-and-pink mermaid-printed raincoat over the top? Nope. You definitely know at least one little kid for whom it is just enough, actually. (Sizes 2T to 7/8.)
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In the Navy
Image Credit: Hiheart. With a polyester shell and a cotton lining, these jackets are suitable for multiple seasons. They come in seven different classic colors that appeal to both kids and their parents. (Sizes 3T to 8/9.)
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