Best Kids Waterproof Trousers And Raincoats For 2024 UK
To be fully prepared for 2024 you need to have the best kids waterproofs for your children. British weather can be unpredictable at times, and rain showers can catch you when you least expect it. You need waterproofs that are durable enough to handle the rain, rough and tumble of outdoor play. Ideally the jackets and trousers need to be light enough to bring along with you, folded in a backpack or in the car.
To help you source the best kids’ waterproofs for your kids, we’ve found the top waterproofs for your children to wear all year round.
1. Best Overall - Kids Waterproof Dungarees and Jacket:
Price: Was £62 – Now from £49.38
Size range: 1-14 years
Colour Options: Blue, Red, Pink & Purple Stripes
(Available with fleece and in other designs at a higher cost)
Machine Washable: Yes (Do not use fabric softener)
Waterproof Rating: 10,000mm
Breathable: Yes
This is an award-winning favourite waterproof rain set. The separate dungarees and jacket design is ideal for all year-round use. In the Spring or Summer if the sun comes out you can remove the jacket and your child can keep the dungarees on and jump in puddles. This rain set is 100% waterproof to 10,000mm and is breathable, meaning air can circulate without letting water in. There are adjustable Velcro cuffs which are also elasticated. This prevents any rain getting in, and it has added safety features, such as: reflective strips & a removable hood. The pockets are also a generous size for your little ones to take their treasures home with them.
Rated 5/5 for their waterproof clothing, customers also agree:
“We couldn’t be without our rain set they are absolutely amazing! They are comfy and keep your little ones warm and dry whatever the weather. We use ours a lot on our farm and they withstand a lot, and they wash well. We have a range of colours for my boy and girl, and they look great on, and the bright colours make them easy to see when playing. Definitely recommend you buy these especially if you love the outdoors, you won’t be disappointed!”
- Katherine, UK Farmer & Mother.
2. Best For Dressing Independently - Kids Waterproof Trousers and Jacket:
Price: Was £61 – Now £48.43
Size range: 1-14 years
Colour Options: Blue, Red, Pink & Purple Stripes
(Available with fleece and in other designs at a higher cost)
Machine Washable: Yes (Do not use fabric softener)
Waterproof Rating: 10,000mm
Breathable: Yes
A multi award-winning waterproof rain set. The separate trouser and jacket design is ideal for all year-round use. It will take you from April Showers right through into the winter snow. This rain set is 100% waterproof to 10,000mm and is breathable, meaning air can circulate without letting water in. The waist is double stitched for comfort with a high-quality elastic. Making it easy for children to go to the toilet on their own or for when they are dressing independently. This set has safety features such as a removable hood and reflective strips. It also had elasticated cuffs with adjustable Velcro straps.
During the Made for Mums awards, the testers of the Wet Wednesdays waterproof rain sets liked that the jacket is slightly longer at the back, helping to keep out the draughts. They also loved the heavy-duty, easy pull zip and adjustable Velcro cuffs.
“As a mum of a very active toddler, this is heaven!”
-Abbygale, Made for Mums tester
3. Best Kids Waterproofs – Multi Award-Winning Puddle Suit
Price: Was £45 – Now £39.99
Size range: 1-4 years (Fleece lined is available up to 8 years old)
Colour Options: Pink, Red, Blue Stripes
(Fleece Lined has these colours plus purple stripes)
Machine Washable: Yes (Do not use fabric softener)
Waterproof Rating: 10,000mm
Breathable: Yes
This is one to consider if you want jacket and trousers built into one suit. This is a multi-award-winning kids all in one is 100% waterproof with welded seams & a rating of 10,000mm. It has plenty of room underneath for layers and a bulky nappy. The unlined suit is suitable for all-year-round use or if you want something with lining, it also has a Fleece Lined alternative. It is not bulky and can be folded up to fit underneath a buggy or in a backpack.
This is a firm favourite from Indy Best, here what they had to say:
“This just feels like the real McCoy: We love the exterior – a soft, tactile rubbery finish with reinforced fabric”.
-Martha Alexander, Indy Best 2021
Alongside the jacket and trousers, or the set of your choice, we would recommend a pair of lightweight, durable wellington boots.
Recommendation: Bubble Boots
Price: Was £25 – Now £18.99
Size range: 3 infants to 1 junior
Colour Options: Blue, Red, Pink
Wellies are often sweaty and heavy for little feet; however, the Bubble Boots have been designed to be feather-light & extremely durable.
The clever design has an inner removable liner, meaning they fit for 2 shoe sizes, as your child moves up a size, simply remove the inner thermal liner to accommodate their growing feet. These super light wellies are also resistant to splitting, cracking or perishing, making them the perfect kids’ wellington boot.
Fun Fact:
Scandinavian inspired many of the designs and safety features of Wet Wednesdays’ waterproofs, like the removable hood. If your child ever got their hood caught on a tree branch, they would be able to remove their hood with the easy snap poppers.