Kids Fashion

The Best Rain Gear to Get Your Little Ones Outside This Spring

written by AMANDA SHAPIN MICHELSON & GIANNA ALDANA

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When I told people I was moving to the Pacific Northwest, the most common response I received was, “What about all that rain? That’s going to be terrible!” Yes, it does rain—a lot. But actually, it’s not that terrible. When I first arrived, I asked people what they did when it rained. They looked at me like I was crazy. They told me they do the same things they do if it wasn’t raining. They go on hikes, they take their kids out to play, and they simply go about their business. The only difference is that they are wearing rain gear.

At first, I was not on board. It seemed easier to stay home and stay dry. But when it rains for over a week straight, cabin fever is real. Especially with a baby, I crave fresh air and time outside, wet or dry. So I acquired the necessary rain gear, which made it a breeze to get outside. And it truly is a game changer. I still may avoid hiking in the rain, but I will get outside for a walk through the park.

As we enter into spring and the rainy weather that is likely to come with it, instead of taking cover inside, get yourself and your kids out in the rain. Splash in the puddles and teach them that a little gloomy weather is no reason to avoid the outdoors.

Here is some of the best rain gear for kids and babies to keep them dry as you venture out into the rain.

Best Baby & Toddler Rain Gear

Spring showers don’t mean your babies and toddlers can’t go outside—they just need the proper rain gear to do so. Below are some of our favorite picks, from adorable hooded raincoats to weatherproof pants. You won’t be able to resist adding these pieces to your cart!

rainbow rain bundler
Nordstrom | Hatley
Hooded Bunting

sizes 9M – 24M

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yellow baby rain jacket
Nordstrom | Hatley
Waterproof Hooded Raincoat

sizes 9M – 24M

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pastel blue rain jacket
H&M
Anorak Jacket

sizes PM – 4T

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floral patterned rain jacket
Patagonia
Baby Baggies Jacket

6 patterns available
sizes 3M – 5T

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transparent rain jacket
Target | Cat & Jack
Printed Clear Rain Jacket

2 patterns available
sizes 12M – 4T

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green rain jacket
Old Navy
Water-Resistant Utility Pocket Jacket

2 colors available
sizes 12M – 5T

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light blue rain jacket
Mango
Hooded Water-Repellent Parka

2 colors available
sizes 9M – 5Y

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color block rain jacket
Target | Cat & Jack
Toddler Lined Colorblock Anorak Jacket

sizes 12M – 5T

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blue and teal rain jacket
Carter’s
Great Outdoors Recycled Windbreaker

sizes 6M – 24M

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fleece lined rain jacket
H&M
Water-Repellent Jacket

sizes 6M – 4T

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moss green rain jacket
Old Navy
Water-Resistant Hooded Jacket

sizes 12M – 5T

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pastel green rain jacket
ZARA
Water Repellent Raincoat

sizes 1Y – 6Y

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pink rain jumpsuit
ZARA
Polar Fleece Lined Rubberized Overalls

sizes 12M – 6Y

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blue rain pants
Nordstrom | Hatley
Splash Rain Pants

sizes 2T – 7Y

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Best Big Kid Rain Gear

Rain hardly stops the big kids from spending time outside either. Whether they’re waiting at the bus stop, playing during recess, or on a family walk with the dog, a quality rain gear is an important wardrobe essential.

Holly & Beau
Color Changing Kids Raincoat

sizes 3Y – 8Y

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kids colorblock rain jacket
L.L.Bean
Kids’ Wind and Rain Jacket

5 styles available
sizes S – XL

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beige rain jacket
Old Navy
Go-Dry Cool Hybrid Hooded Jacket

3 colors available
sizes XS – XXL

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pink rain jacket
Athleta
Rainy Days Jacket

2 colors available
sizes XS – XXL

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patterned rain jacket
H&M
Water-Resistant Softshell Jacket

3 patterns available
sizes 2T – 10Y

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color block kids rain jacket
cotopaxi
Teca Half-Zip Windbreaker

5 styles available
sizes XS – XL

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floral rain jacket
Old Navy
Water-Resistant Snap-Front Jacket

2 colors and patterns available
sizes XS – 2X

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blue colorblock rain jacket
Hanna Andersson
Colorblock Snow Jacket

2 colors available
sizes 3 – 12

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floral pink rain jacket
Target | Cat & Jack
Floral Printed Rain Coat

sizes XS – XL

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blue checkered rain jacket
Target | Cat & Jack
Checkered Rain Coat

sizes XS – XL

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blue snow jacket
H&M
Room-to-Grow Parka

2 colors available
sizes 2T – 1oY

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patterned rain jacket
Maisonette | Mini A Ture
Julien Rain Jacket

sizes 9M – 8Y

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tan rain pants
Maisonette | Mini A Ture
Recycled Robin Rain Pants

sizes 2Y – 8Y

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floral rain pants
Amazon | Jan & Jul
Waterproof Rain Pants

10 colors and patterns available
sizes 1T – 1oY

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kids rain gear
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Kids Rain Boots

The other essential for rainy day play? Rain boots. Little ones will love the colorful options they can slip on themselves with minimal help.

yellow rain boots
Target | Cat & Jack
Eli Rain Boots
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lilac rain boots
ZARA
Kids Rain Boots

3 colors available

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pink rain boots
Amazon | Hatley
Classic Rain Boots

7 colors available

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light pink rain boots
Target | Cat & Jack
Andy Slip-On Rain Boots

5 colors available

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red rain boots
Nordstrom | Hunter
First Classic Rain Boot

7 colors available

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beige rain boots
ZARA
Monochromatic Rain Boot

2 colors available

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blue rain boots
Maisonette | Me & Henry
Puddle Leather Rainboots
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grey dino rain boots
H&M
Rubber Boots
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rainbow rain boots
L.L.Bean
Puddle Stompers Rain Boots

3 patterns available

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butterfly rain boots
Amazon | Oaki
Waterproof Rubber Rain Boots

10+ styles available

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Umbrellas & Accessories

Rounding out the kids’ rain gear are cute umbrellas and accessories. Rainy days won’t be quite as gloomy when you have color-changing printed umbrellas or stroller covers to keep baby dry.

colorblock umbrella
Maisonette | Olli Ella
See-Ya Umbrella
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patterned umbrella
Maisonette | DJECO
Umbrellas Under The Rain
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color changing patterned umbrella
Anthropologie | Floss & Rock
Color-Changing Rainbow Umbrella

5 patterns available

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floral umbrella
Target | Cat & Jack
Daisy Printed Color Changing Umbrella
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color changing umbrella
Maisonette | Floss & Rock
Color Changing Umbrella
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dino umbrella
Target | Cat & Jack
Dino Mini Umbrella
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rain cover carrier
Pottery Barn Kids | BABYBJÖRN
Baby Carrier Winter Cover
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stroller rain cover
Amazon | BeMeCe
Stroller Rain Cover
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