We love waterproof trousers: they are great for outdoor nursery, gardening, muddy puddles, wet playgrounds, and all sorts of messy outdoor play! These are a fantastic budget option, available from the ‘Middle of Lidl’ in the spring (unlined) and autumn (fleece-lined) at very reasonable prices. They sell out fast, so watch out for them! In this post we cover the key features to look for when purchasing waterproof dungarees or trousers for your children. We also review some of the waterproofs that we have owned and used. For any kind of waterproof, you want to look for taped seams, which stops water from leaking in at the vulnerable points where pieces of fabric join together. Features to look for in dungarees: First, a summary of the different waterproof trousers/dungarees in this review: Didriksons Plaskeman

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Easy to clean: waterproof dungarees are my kids’ messiest, muddiest piece of outdoor clothing. I want them to be easy to sponge down, which means I look for PU (polyurethane) fabric. The fabric feels slightly rubbery and is very waterproof, you can literally hose it down if you need to. In face, occasionally I’ve hosed it down with my children still inside it! Waterproof dungarees have much better coverage of the midriff area, which is great when kids are sliding or climbing. You won’t end up with a cold gap around the tummy. They are also very comfortable as no elastic is needed at the waist. However, they can be challenging for toileting and nappy changes. I prefer dungarees for outdoor nursery, muddy play and wet playgrounds, especially for younger children. Before we do that, one word of advice. Always make sure to spread your children’s waterproofs over the outside of their wellies. Otherwise water and mud will run down the trousers into their wellies, and give them very soggy feet! Waterproof dungarees or waterproof trousers?