The pleasant summer-ey days are long gone and monsoon clouds are almost ready to bless us with rain. We’re all too familiar with monsoons in India, our kids come back home drenched and covered in slush. Also, it is common knowledge that the first few showers are responsible for spreading viral flu, cold and cough for kids and adults alike.
The best way to prevent your child from getting drenched in the rain is to get him or her monsoon gear and pack it up in his or her school bag every day.
Top 5 monsoon essentials for schools kids
Here are a few essentials that you should send with your kid to school during the monsoon:
1. Raincoats that cover from head to toe
The number 1 rain gear essential you cannot afford to forget is the raincoat. Make sure you get one that covers your child from head to toe, i.e. a full-length coat with a hood. Alternatively, if you think he or she won’t be comfortable wearing a coat, you can always opt for a half-length coat and a pair of waterproof pants. Raincoats have evolved and you can find a tiny one to keep permanently packed in your child’s school bag for emergencies.
2. Rubber rain boots to let your kid enjoy jumping in puddles
Canvas shoes are certainly not the best choice when it comes to footwear in the monsoon. Even the ones that promise to come with a waterproof covering can end up getting soaked in water, especially because children love to jump into a puddle when they see one. Rubber boots are the perfect wearables that will let your child enjoy the rain and lessen your misery of cleaning up his shoes.
3. Umbrellas for extra cover
Raincoats are definitely helpful in keeping your kid dry but may not be completely effective. Moreover, without the hood being up all the time, chances are the rain can trickle into his raincoat too. While raincoats cannot protect you from the splashes, umbrellas do the trick. So if your little one is walking down the road while it’s drizzling, he can always grab an umbrella for extra cover.
4. Waterproof school bags to keep stuff dry
While a kid blissfully hops through the rain and jumps in puddles, he may not realise that all his books and stationery are getting drenched in his bag. You could get a waterproof bag to keep all his things dry or get a rain cover that you can use to cover the bag.
5. Warm hoodies for extra layering
While keeping your child dry is important, rains can sometimes be chilly and it is best to add an extra layer of clothing for your kid. You could get a warm hoodie that he can wear under the raincoat. Otherwise, you could get him a warm jacket that doubles as a raincoat. Additionally, you could get a pair of gloves and a scarf, too, for particularly cold rainy days.
Tips to buy the right rain gear
Take advantage of a couple of tips given below when you are shopping for monsoon essentials for school kids.
Pick a water-resistant fabric
For raincoats, nylon and polyester are preferable and you could pick rubber for rain boots. Other alternatives will also do as long as they are water-resistant.
Choose a durable product
Pick durable brands and durable items so that you don’t have to go shopping twice for the same set of things. Buy the wearables from a reliable store and get them altered to your kid’s size if necessary.
Go for bright colours and a cool design
Children love vibrant colours and unique designs. Buy something your child would like so that he doesn’t complain to wear them.
Must-have supplies on a rainy day
Apart from the essential wearables, here are a few supplies that would come in handy after a heavy downpour:
Sanitizer
It is always advised to pack a compact sanitizer bottle in your kid’s bag so that he can clean his hands before he munches on some delicious snacks.
Wet wipes
Wet wipes are highly efficient in cleaning up blotches on the skin or muck stains on the clothes.
Towel
You can get a small towel that your kid can use to dry himself. Choose a towel that absorbs water quickly and dries up fast too.
Extra pair of clothes
Rains can be unpredictable and you never know when your kid will get cranky about getting out of his drenched clothes. So, pack an extra set of clothes that he can change into if need be.
Get your kid the right rain gear so that he can enjoy the rain and you can be assured that he is well covered and protected from the showers and the cold.
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