Feb 072014
i play. Unisex-Baby Infant Pocket Raincoat, Pink, 3T/4T/3-4 Years
- Waterproof, lightweight fabric helps keep little ones dry
- Snap front closure
- Folds into left pocket for convenient storage
- Folds small enough to fit in a purse or can be carried by its built-in strap
Kids can always be ready for some unexpected rain! Our waterproof pocket raincoat folds into a CD-sized pouch (its own front pocket!) you can toss in a backpack, diaper bag, or purse. Fold-up rain jacket is soft, lightweight, and pliable, with snap closures, front pocket, and attached hood. Storage pouch measures 7 1/4″L x 6″W x 1 1/2″H and features attached carry strap Kids jacket is made of 100% polyester with a PVC free waterproof coating Machine wash cold, inside out, and line dry. Do not bl
List Price: $ 13.99
Price: $ 11.76
Kid tested, Daddy approved! Water Resistant vs Water Proof. Please read.,
Don’t worry, this jacket is in fact a rain coat. It does say “water resistant” like another reviewer said even though the site says “water proof”. This in no way effects anything though. Many people are confused about what water proof and water resistant really is. As a former infantryman who is no stranger to outer wear and long stints of bush time, I can tell you that when it comes to rain coats there is a bit more leeway in this area. Let me explain. When they test for water proof they usually do it in a scale in which they measure how much pressure of water it takes to penetrate the jacket. Now, unless you are swimming or getting hit by enormous waves in this jacket you will likely not get wet. So water can get in but it would take a LOT of pressure, that you are likely not to run into. Average and even heavy rain will not likely penetrate this jacket. Why not make a jacket that can not be penetrated at all? They do. They are the rubber ones that are usually worn in suits, so they can seal properly and “water proof”, but they are real really hot and lack breathability . This jacket ranks well in breathability (pretty sure I just made that word up). Now your toddler can run around without passing out from heat exhaustion.
When does water proof and water resistant matter. Usually water proof really only needs to apply for boots, pants, bags and etc. Again, unless your tucking in your raincoat there is no real such thing as “water proof”. Water resistant jackets are more than fine. In fact I have a top of the line Gortex (best rain material on the market) Army jacket that is also “water resistant” and I’m always as dry as a can be.
One flaw that may be the route cause for argument, no zipper. There is space between the buttons so water could in theory penetrate through linkage from certain angels. Still, I have not run into this as a problem and we’ve walked in some serious rain. It is worthy to note though, because the very best raincoats usually have zippers to help seal the front part of the raincoat. Again, this should not be a problem, but nothings impossible.
So does this jacket hold up well even though Amazon labeled it wrong (I agree with the other reviewers that gave this product a poor score, Amazon should advertise their products in a manner that is consistent with the actual label), yes, in my opinion it does. I live just south of Seattle and we have been bombarded with heavier than average rain this year (on top of a already rainy region of the country) and my son has remained dry. I often take him on nature walks at our local National Park, even in the rain, and he has stayed dry.
Now, with all that said does that mean all water resistant jackets are safe as raincoats? Nope. Unfortunately not all water resistant coats stand up well in rain even when a company claims they do. But, I will tell you this, most of the time (almost always) they do. If they don’t they usually have to eat crow on returns so most companies try to avoid that confusion by marking products “not water resistant”. This product is clearly marked “Raincoat” even on the package, so I hardly think they would set themselves up for such a poor liability. In the case of this product, yes it does hold up very well in heavy rain. The other reviewers that gave this product a poor score are 100% right though, Amazon needs to be more clear in their product description, even if it does appear to be close enough in the wording.
Hope this clarifies some confusion. I say give it a shot. Amazon is great about returns. I did, even after reading the reviews and I’m a pretty happy customer. In no way am I trying to belittle those customers reviews who gave poor reviews, because they do have very valid concerns, but I do feel it necessary to validate the product, because technically it is a Amazon error, not the Raincoat company’s. I feel that this a good raincoat. Take care everybody.
PS, I added a picture of my little guy wearing this so you guys can get a good idea of what it looks like worn. Take care!
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|Just what I needed,
This raincoat was just what I needed for travel. It’s pretty small when it’s folded into the pocket which turns into a little bag. It’s also PVC free and lightweight. I purchased the 18-24 months and the recommended weight is 22-30 lbs. It’s pretty big and roomy too. The arms are long. I would say around 14 inches from the shoulders. The length of the coat is around 17-18 inches long from the shoulders.
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|Just the right size for cuteness,
After my grandson visited and it was raining (he is 20 months) I asked my daughter if he had a raincoat. The answer being NO and this being the Pacific Northwest, I quickly dropped into Amazon and found this amazing little raincoat at a great price.
He went for his first walk in the coat and even stood under a down spout and emerged completely dry. My daughter put it over his regular coat and she said the hood kept the hood of his coat up (which normally fell down). The sleeves are long and kept his clothes completely dry and the length was Ok for a 20 month old at the 3-4 size. It could even last him a couple of years. And it is nice looking.
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