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Eddie Bauer Toddler Rain Jacket Review
The jacket that lives in the bottom of our backpack. It's ultralight, rolls into a ball, and the highlighter hood makes him easy to spot. The catch: a basic hood with no adjustment.
Best Rain Jackets for Toddlers 2026
We tested ten toddler rain jackets in real rain: West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone, Colorado's Front Range, and park days in the drizzle. Here are the best rain jackets for toddlers.
Reima Lampi Rain Jacket — Toddler Review
The most sealed-feeling toddler rain jacket we tested, with a detachable hood and PVC-free fabric. The catches: no pockets, no chin guard, and our 2T could fit our five-year-old.
REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket — Toddler Review
We took the REI Rainier to Yellowstone in a downpour and Oren (2) stayed dry. Soft chin guard, a hood that stays put, true-to-size fit. It's a shell, so layer up.
Columbia Hikebound II Rain Jacket — Toddler Review
The comfiest toddler rain jacket we tested. The Hikebound II feels like cloth, not plastic, and it's still waterproof. The catch: mesh pockets that open straight to the inside.
Amazon Essentials Toddler Raincoat Review
Warm, cute, and easy on the budget. The quilted lining and insulated hood make it great for cold drizzle. But it's water-repellent, not waterproof, and it overheats in warm rain.
How to Hike With a Toddler and Actually Enjoy It
A toddler's version of hiking is not a smaller version of your hike. It's a different activity that happens to use the same trail. Here's how to plan for the one you're actually going to get.
Patagonia Block-the-Sun Hat Review
Quincy wore it, then passed it to Oren. Good ethics, good build, good coverage. The catch: at $39, it costs about twice as much as the Sunday Afternoons Play Hat, and the Play Hat has better retention.
Flap Happy Kids’ UPF 50+ Swim Hat Review
The fastest-drying hat we tested and the only one made from swimsuit fabric. The catch: no chin strap, and Oren removed it every time he noticed it was on his head.
