waterproofs

Best Waterproof Booties for Babies (includes experiments!)

Best Waterproof Booties for Babies (includes experiments!)

Waterproof footwear for pre-walkers: there aren’t many options out there! What should you put on your baby’s feet in the winter in the baby carrier? How about if they want to crawl or cruise outside when it is wet? In this post I’m going to be reviewing the various baby winter footwear options that we…

Reima Waterproof Down Jackets and Snowsuits

Reima Waterproof Down Jackets and Snowsuits

Down is unparalleled for warmth in winter, but living in Scotland, we definitely need our coats to be waterproof! There are very few manufacturers of waterproof down jackets and snowsuits for children. Spotty Otter make excellent waterproof down outerwear, and Lands End have a waterproof down Expedition Parka. The only other maker of children’s waterproof…

Review: Kids’ Waterproof Trousers and Dungarees

Review: Kids’ Waterproof Trousers and Dungarees

We love waterproof trousers: they are great for outdoor nursery, gardening, muddy puddles, wet playgrounds, and all sorts of messy outdoor play! In this post we cover the key features to look for when purchasing waterproof dungarees or trousers for your children. We also review some of the waterproofs that we have owned and used….

Kids’ Waterproof Jackets Review: Spotty Otter Adventure and Polarn O. Pyret Shell Jacket

Kids’ Waterproof Jackets Review: Spotty Otter Adventure and Polarn O. Pyret Shell Jacket

Spotty Otter and Polarn O. Pyret are two of my favourite brands for children’s outdoor gear. How do their lightweight kids’ waterproof jackets perform? Here I review both these jackets and compare some of the differences between them. Both jackets have been well used for a year, so we are in a good position to…