- Best Raincoat#1
Fairechild Midi Rain Coat
Fairechild makes the rare children’s raincoat that is serious about both weather and appearance. The Midi is cut cleanly, made in Canada from recycled waterproof material and sized with enough room to last beyond one brief season. Its colors belong to forests, clay and wet pavement rather than cartoons. It is the coat for a child who should be allowed into the rain without turning the hallway into an outdoor shop.
- #2
Polarn O. Pyret Stormy Shell Jacket
Polarn O. Pyret’s Stormy shell applies Swedish pragmatism to bad weather: properly waterproof, breathable, visible when necessary and designed for layering rather than bulk. It is less romantic than a waxed fisherman’s coat but more capable across a school year. The jacket is made for children who go outside because it is raining, not despite it.
- #3
Petit Bateau Iconic Raincoat
Petit Bateau’s yellow raincoat remains the cheerful French answer. The waxed exterior, striped lining and uncomplicated shape have enough identity to feel special without becoming costume. It is not the most technical coat here, but it understands that children’s clothing can carry a little civic brightness. On a gray walk to school, yellow is a useful feature.