How to put a raincoat on a stroller?

The child's participation is not required on the first attempt. Before you go for a walk with him, practice putting on and taking off your raincoat. Learn to operate a stroller with a weatherproof cover. Make sure that when the accessory is on, it does not get knocked down due to changes in the position of the stroller or handle..

Only after you have gained such experience, involve your baby in the process. You need to sit down or lay down the child before putting on the raincoat. If he is shy, then go outside after the child gets used to the fact that something new has appeared on the stroller (let him lie down for 5-10 minutes and understand that everything is fine).

Instructions on how to wear

Necessary steps:

1. spread out the raincoat;
2. make sure there are no holes (they will allow precipitation to pass through);
3. determine where is up and where is down (lean on the windows, they should be located in the area of ​​the child’s head);
4. look where the buttons and ties are located (when put on, they are attached around the frame);
5. place the accessory on the stroller;
6. tie and secure it;
7. check whether it fits tightly around the edges (if not, then in winter and in the off-season it will blow, but in summer this shape is permissible and even recommended);
8. make sure that the windows and openings for the ventilation system do not swing open, but at the same time allow air to pass through normally.

Also worth make sure that when lifting, lowering or throwing the handle, the protective cover does not lift up or move. If this happens, the raincoat is not put on correctly and needs to be fastened differently. The same should be done if the accessory gets knocked down when the visor moves.

Important! If condensation appears on the walls of the raincoat during a walk, it is better to discard it. Minimum use with risks to the child’s health.

An incorrectly selected accessory will have latches and buttons out of place. If the raincoat is made of textiles, the problem can be solved by moving the strings. It is better to refuse a cheap polyethylene accessory that does not have suitable mounting points.

What should you pay special attention to?

Preference should be given not to universal raincoats, but to products that are designed for use with specific strollers. They fit in shape, do not bubble and provide a normal flow of fresh air. In addition, they fit where needed, due to which they reliably protect from wind and precipitation.

If the raincoat was not included in the original kit, then when choosing it you should take into account the design and dimensions of the stroller. Thus, cane accessories will not fit models with a cradle. An excessively large one will bubble, and a small one will move when you try to raise the handle or lower the hood.

Important! Do not try to wear a rain cover that is much larger than the stroller.There will be no practical use from it, but the child inside will feel like in a greenhouse.

And don't forget about the smell. If the plastic cover initially smelled, then this problem is unlikely to be solved with use, after prolonged airing or washing (if you have already bought it, then you should try gel capsules). For a child, walking with such a raincoat will not be beneficial, but harmful.