My kids are wild, outdoor loving, no fear, messy little hurricanes. Here are some of the brands that I find hold up the best to the elements and have stood the toddler test. Also some of the items that my very active 4 year old prefers.
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Clothing/Outerwear
Shoes
Accessories
Clothing/Outerwear
This 3 in 1 jacket is a 10/10. It kept our son dry outdoors during the wettest PNW fall and winter. It lasted him 2 seasons and is in almost brand new looking conditions for when our next is ready to wear it.
Baby Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket
We love Little Bipsy. Great quality and adorable basics for the whole family (parents too!)
Little Bipsy Collection
These joggers are also nice and are a thicker material if needed.
Boys' Performance Jogger Pants - All In Motion™
I love these pants and my son loves the extra pockets to store his Hot Wheels or any treasures he finds on his adventures. They're very light so they're great for hiking, camping and adventures in warmer weather. Perfect for keeping the bugs (and sun...
Boys' Adventure Pants - All In Motion™
Shoes
Our son loves his Vans. They're easy to walk in, easy for him to put on/take off himself and have stood the test of toddler wear as most of them are in good enough shape for him to pass down to his little brother.
Old Skool V Shoe
From the splash park to the beach, these comfy shoes are great for getting wet and/or dirty, come in tons of colours, patterns and sizes for the whole family.
Jefferson Child
These are the lightest sandals, perfect for early walkers
Charley Sugarlite™ Child
Accessories
I love the Herschel Elmer beanie's for our whole family. My elder son is really into matching with his baby brother right now and the Elmer comes in sizes for the whole family.
Elmer Beanie Toddler | Herschel Supply Company
After testing 3 different backpacks for preschool, the Herschel Heritage backpack was clearly the winner for us. It has very easy zipper pulls allowing our independent toddler to access his own stuff.