Doctors strongly recommend walking with the child in any weather. It is good for health, strengthens the immune system and promotes the full development of the baby. But what if it started to rain during the walk? An umbrella and rubber boots will help out.
But what about the baby in the stroller? Walk too! It is good if the upholstery on it is made of waterproof fabric. If not, use a rain cover on the stroller. It protects from wind, rain and even snow. Often it is sold complete with other accessories. If desired, you can always buy it separately.
The choice of raincoat for a stroller must be approached responsibly. After all, this is not only protection and convenience, but also the health of the baby.
What to look for
It would seem, what is there to choose? Plain transparent cloak. It turns out that you need to consider:
- The size.
- Type of pram.
- Material.
- Age of the child.
Before buying, you should take it out of the package, unfold and try on a stroller. The raincoat should fit snugly and completely cover it. For this, models with elastic, Velcro or zipper at the edges are good. Alternatively, you can choose a model from the same manufacturer as the stroller. In this case, it is more likely that she will "sit down" well.
Be sure to consider the age of the child. As he grows up, it’s difficult for him to sit in a wheelchair, he wants to look around. To do this, there should be a good overview, but not at the expense of weather protection.
Today there is plenty to choose from. Raincoats are presented in such an amount that it is fit to get confused.
How to choose?
If the weather turns bad, the baby during the walk will be protected by one of the most necessary and practical accessories. When buying it, you should pay attention to some points:
- The size of the raincoat should exactly match the size of the stroller, fit snugly around the edges. Too small will not completely cover the stroller, and the baby will get wet in the rain. Too large will also not be able to protect from bad weather - moisture, snow, dust, fluff and insects will penetrate the holes.
- Good ventilation is provided through special openings located on the sides, or a window in front at the level of the face of the child. Alternatively, you can choose a model with a greenhouse membrane. It does not allow condensation to accumulate inside, and the viewing window does not fog up.
- The quality of the material is not a reason to save. Choose quality products, they will last longer. The material from which the raincoat is made should not harm the baby's health. The safest is textile. Polyethylene is not so durable, it does not allow air to pass through, and a greenhouse effect is created in the stroller. In the cold, it can crack.
- The window should be as transparent as possible. Otherwise, the picture is distorted, and this affects vision.
- There should be no sharp smells! Poor quality materials are toxic. Before buying, check if there is a smell of "chemistry". Otherwise, the purchase should be abandoned. No airing or washing can remove it.
Which material is better?
This question cannot be answered unequivocally. Everyone will choose his own. In production are used:
- silicone;
- polyethylene;
- vinyl;
- raincoat fabric;
- specially coated fabrics.
Before buying, it is recommended to carefully inspect the rain cover for defects, punctures, etc. The quality of the coloring of the fabric model can be checked with ordinary water. Choose a certified product, otherwise at the first rain, multi-colored streams will ruin the upholstery of the stroller and baby's clothes.
Which view to choose
- Universal raincoat for a stroller. In its production, silicone or polyethylene is used. Such a raincoat also fits on a cradle, which is very convenient. You don’t have to buy a new one when the child grows up and transfers to a walking room. With him, the stroller is completely closed. A window or special openings on the sides are provided for air ventilation.
- Vetrovik. In it, the viewing window is additionally equipped with a mosquito net. This is an excellent protection against the weather, dust, fluff, insects. If desired, it can be unfastened and hidden in a special pocket.
- The raincoat for a three-wheeled stroller is created taking into account the fact that such a model in front has an elongated and pointed shape.
- The raincoat on a carriage cane is calculated for any model with a square roof. He closes it with the footboard. Air circulation is provided by openings on the sides. It does not have a window in front, which is not very convenient for an older child, because it is so interesting to watch everything that happens outside. In this case, the model comes out of transparent silicone.
- Poncho. It is made of fabric with water-repellent impregnation. Such a raincoat is suitable for a stroller for older children, who during the trip are not easy to sit on the spot. This model can also be used as a raincoat for walking outside the stroller. The fabric is easy to clean, so that the baby can safely walk through the puddles without fear of getting dirty.
Helpful information
As you can see, there is plenty to choose from. To simplify the task, you can buy a universal rain cover for a stroller. This is suitable for different models. It is not blown, it is dry inside, constant access of oxygen is provided, the microclimate in the stroller remains unchanged. If lightning is sewn around its perimeter, it’s easy for mom to lay or take the baby in her arms.
Additional options
A hard frame, a visor, a greenhouse membrane will be useful. Some models are equipped with button pockets into which you can distribute everything that may be needed during a walk: your favorite baby toys, wet wipes, juice bottles, cookies.
And if the selected raincoat protects against ultraviolet radiation, then this is a huge plus. Nothing will ruin your walk with your baby!