For some reason rainy days can bring out the worst in kids. They do not want to wear a raincoat. They do not want to wear galoshes. They do not want to wear a rain hat. And, there is no way they are going to take along an umbrella — unless they have a special umbrella.
Hello Kitty
However, before going into the most popular of umbrellas for youngsters, there are a few things that must be pointed out. First of all, the stem or the handle is shorter on childrens’ umbrellas and the diameter when fully opened is smaller, usually somewhere around 26 inches.
Of course, it is quite important to purchase a smaller umbrella for a child, one that proportionate to his or her size. The smaller size of the child’s umbrella helps him or her control it in rain and wind. Even as adults, we have all experienced a gust of wind catching the opened umbrella and making it hard to control. Imagine the difficulty a child would have with a larger, adult sized one. For that reason, it is most important to purchase an umbrella that the child can easily carry and control.
Hannah Montana
Among some of the favorite designs for children today are those that are created from cartoon characters, animated characters, or Saturday morning action figures. Of course, at this time Hannah Montana is a favorite among pre-teen girls.
Most younger girls love anything with their favorite idol on it, even if it is a cartoon character. As can be seen in the picture below, even Suri Cruise with mother, Katie Holmes, will carry an umbrella in bad weather if it appeals to her. Apparently, Dora the Explorer is a favorite of the Cruise family.
Dora the Explorer Umbrella carried by Suri Cruise with Mom, Katie Holmes
Children will not mind carrying an umbrella if it appeals to them. Even when most of their friends will prefer to get wet rather than being bothered by an umbrella, you child will be happy to sport one of the fashionable kids’ umbrellas that are available today.