While Singapore’s weather is often unpredictable, one thing’s for sure: when it rains, it pours! To help you (and your kids) stay dry in style, here are the kids' raincoats and other wet-weather essentials you need right now
Hands up who’s been caught in one of Singapore’s infamous torrential storms lately and had to spend the rest of the day in the office or on the school run with squelchy shoes? To help you dodge the downpours, we’ve rounded up some fab rainy-day essentials in Singapore for parents and kids. From printed waterproof kids’ raincoats and chic jelly shoes for mums to adorable rain boots/wellies for kids and neon brollies, we’ve got you covered. Here are all the rainy weather gear that you can buy right here in Singapore!
Kids’ raincoats and other waterproof essentials for the family in Singapore
1. Cute parkas and kids’ raincoats
Decathlon makes our list for affordable raincoats— its junior waterproof jackets are spiffy and wallet-friendly too! Otherwise, you can get the iconic raincoat from Petit Bateau (and get the matching adults’ raincoat so you two can match!). And of course, raincoats aren’t just for little ones. If you’re heading out for school dropoff, throw on a stylish anorak or parka to complete your outfit when the clouds are rolling in! Dodge the downpours with this affordable parka from everyone’s fave Uniqlo.
2. Rain boots/wellies for splashing in puddles!
Once your littles have a pair of Next Rainbow Wellies on, they’re all set for as much puddle-jumping fun as they like. Other waterproof but funky options include Crocs rain boots and Hatley’s Rain Boots. A rainy weather must-have for kids!
3. The rainy day backpack
We love pretty much everything produced by SkipHop, and this brand nails the balance between practicality and cute. We think this Skiphop unicorn backpack is just the thing for taking on the rainy season. Trolley bags may be good for wheeling around a heavy school load, but keep in mind that backpacks allow kids to hold their brolly in one hand, and your hand in the other. Funky.sg also has some cute designs of baby backpacks that have a detachable waist compartment and even a built-in whistle if they ever get separated from you.
4. A kid-sized umbrella and umbreakable brollies for parents
We can’t help but rave about the colour change kids umbrella from Smiggle to anyone who’ll listen. It does exactly as its name suggests: it changes colours when the rain pours down! We also love this cute printed umbrella from The Better Toy Store. The perfect rainy weather gear for kids. As for us grownups – we’ve all resorted to the emergency umbrella purchase at 7-Eleven (it seems everyone has those navy flower-print ones…) or picked up a cheapie that blew inside out at the first gust of wind. Sure, brollies can be a hassle to carry, and many are just floppy things waiting to break. Drumroll please… We think we may have found the one – the sturdy Inesis Profilter Micro Umbrella is a solid, affordable option! Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry around – it’s also been tested in a wind tunnel and able to handle wind blowing at at 50km/h without breaking!
5. Jelly shoes for both mums and kids
We’ve all suffered the heartbreak of having fab leather sandals become sodden by the rain. Turns out you don’t have to sacrifice your style during wet season after all. Invest in Melissa’s chic, waterproof jelly kicks! Not only are they comfy, but they also come in tons of styles and colours to suit every occasion. For mums on the run (all of us!), Melissa has heaps of styles to choose from. We also love the kids’ range.
6. A waterproof bag
A waterproof bag is a must-have to protect all your goodies – especially you, mummies. The Bright Campaign has some chic totes that are made from Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) fabric which is not only waterproof but also a reusable and sustainable material. It’s got a lot of room to bring all the necessities for the little ones and keep them safe from the rain – best of both worlds!
7. Rain covers for strollers
If you’re taking the little ones out for a walk in the stroller, getting a rain cover might be a good idea to make sure the littles are snug and dry while you seek shelter! There are many affordable ones you can find online on sites like Amazon, Shopee, and Lazada – these are universal ones too so they fit most if not all types of strollers. Some strollers also have specific rain covers for the model as well if you want to be sure to get one that works for the stroller you got.
8. And finally… if you can’t beat em, join em: water play!
On those days when the weather just can’t seem to decide between sweltering heat and thunderstorms, try the Aquaplay 528 Megabridge System! This cool toy lets kids explore the physics of water while having loads of fun indoors (make sure you have lots of towels to hand!). Need more water play ideas? We’ve listed down a few good options!
Stay dry out there, folks!
