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Keep your little ones dry in wet weather with a colourful brolly
It may feel like it rains every other day in the UK, well statistics suggest it's not quite that bad but you'd struggle to find a household that's not equipped with an umbrella for when the heavens open.
While as adults the thought of donning our umbrellas to battle the elements fills us with dread, children show the humble umbrella a little more respect. But why? Well, perhaps it's down to the umbrella in question, as it's clear that children's umbrellas aren't just functional but fun too.
So how can you ensure you purchase the right rainy pal for your child? Our four-year-old tester braved Blighty's famed drizzle to help us find the best of the bunch.
Firstly, they need to be easy to use, that means child-sized handles, weight appropriate and no clunky open-and-close mechanisms that might result in injury.
They need to be durable enough to keep the rain and wind out, but for kids, perhaps most importantly is how they look... bright, bold colours and fun prints should do just the trick. Here we put the best to the test.
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The magical colour changing raindrops on Grass & Air's umbrella is a child's dream, while it offers plenty of fun it's also hugely functional too for those rainy days.
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