kalanamak Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 This rubbery outside, thin cottony lining raincoats are perfect for our weather. Pop them over a turtleneck shirt and kiddo was warm enough. These only seem to go up to age 6 or so. I know I've seen knockoffs at Goodwill, but can't remember a brand. I'm not looking for a gore-tex, removable-lining, "breathable" raincoat for 89 bucks. We get wet here, and there is often one drying, one in the car, and one on his back. Anyone else make something like this? Thanks Also looking for wooly mittens (which are cheap and everywhere) BUT with rubbery things on the palms so kiddo can hold bike handles with them. Again, we don't need Arctic wear. It is usually 40 and damp. Anyone seen them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 When my boys were younger, we went with a fleece jacket (from Goodwill) and a rain poncho, similar to this one: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___90180 As for the gloves, I've found them at Fred Meyer's, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less... but I don't have a single reliable source to point you to. I'll look in the closet, and see if we have any little-guy sizes. But I did a big purge a while back, and I'm thinking the small stuff was donated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___90180 Dangerous on a bike. Kiddo even bikes in the snow. I liked the Wipettes because they were fairly snug on his body yet covered to the mid-thigh. Fred M doesn't have the gloves with the palms this year. I have asked and called. Oh, I cannot say how much I hate to shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I think I've seen them at Land's end, but I haven't looked this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) Are you talking about Wippettes? If so, this particular one comes in a 10/12 http://www.kidskiandrain.com/wippette-black-fireman-raincoat.html Here's one in a 14/16: http://www.bargainchildrensclothing.com/shop-by-brand--wippette-kids--boys-clothes-8-20.html Here's a couple that have sizes 8-16: http://www.littlecolonykids.com/Shop_By_Brand/Wippette_Kids/8-16_Rain_Parka_5216.html http://www.littlecolonykids.com/Shop_By_Brand/Wippette_Kids/8-16_Rain_Parka_5217.html I'll let you know if I can find any of the type of glove you are looking for. Edited October 18, 2009 by chaik76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I just saw some at llbean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenoraddict Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 My kids wore the kind with the plaid liner until they felt too old for that (around 10). They were made by Essex or London Fog; you can find them on ebay sometimes. Now they wear Land's End (which you can also sometimes find on ebay) - lined for cold weather and unlined when it's warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Are you talking about Wippettes? I'll let you know if I can find any of the type of glove you are looking for. Well, Google does do better if you spell it right. I did get 3 pages of hits with Wipettes, but there were only little ones. Why would they be called Wippettes? You can't wash them, you WIPE them off. Oh well. Do let me know about the gloves. I googled grip and mittens etc. Hubby looked at Costco and I"ve hit Fred Meyer, Target, and MallWart. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 My kids have raincoats like that from Lands End. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 I just saw some at llbean! I hunted the LLBean and L's E on line catalog to no avail. The site mentioned below has ONE his size. It is now mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Campmor also has gloves. These are 10 bucks: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91367 These are a little more expensive, but come in more colors: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___59523 These also have grips on the palms: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___58197 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 These are the ones I found. I'm not sure if they are what you are looking for, though... http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LLBSearchDispatch?subCategoryName=Kids%27&refine=1&storeId=1&langId=-1&catalogId=1&category=28&categoryName=category_root&history=uq341890%7CfreeText%7Erain%2Bcoat%5Einit%7E0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LND1218 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 For the gloves we have a ton of those - dh usually gets them at sporting good stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 These are the ones I found. I'm not sure if they are what you are looking for, though... http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LLBSearchDispatch?subCategoryName=Kids%27&refine=1&storeId=1&langId=-1&catalogId=1&category=28&categoryName=category_root&history=uq341890%7CfreeText%7Erain%2Bcoat%5Einit%7E0 Yes, I'll take fleece lined. Lined raincoats are so perfect for our weather, I'm surprized they aren't peddled on the street corners (but I'm weird with a Mac and a bottom freezer and a preference for standard shift cars.....I also like the high/low beam switch on the floor by my left foot). Thank you thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 For the gloves we have a ton of those - dh usually gets them at sporting good stores. Terrific. I thank everyone. I cannot tell you how much I hate to shop! Its because I'm an old-fashioned weirdo, and what I want is not what every store has busting in its window (the latest fad), and I have to look and look. How do other kids ride bikes in the cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Well, Google does do better if you spell it right. I did get 3 pages of hits with Wipettes, but there were only little ones. Why would they be called Wippettes? You can't wash them, you WIPE them off. Oh well. Do let me know about the gloves. I googled grip and mittens etc. Hubby looked at Costco and I"ve hit Fred Meyer, Target, and MallWart. Thanks. Haven't come across the gloves yet! Sorry...I will let you know if I do come across them (irl or on the web). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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