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Puddlesuit or waterproof dungarees?

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24HoursFromTulseHill · 14/10/2023 13:21

My 18 month old DS will soon grow out of his current puddlesuit and I'm wondering whether to go for another puddlesuit or some waterproof dungarees.
He loves splashing in puddles and sitting in them but recently getting the puddlesuit on at home has been a bit of a drama - it's got a full length zip, so I try to get him to step into one leg and then zip the other leg around his ankle but I usually end up sitting him on my lap and wrestling him in it. Once he's in it he's absolutely fine so it's just the getting the legs on bit that he hates.
I was wondering whether to try the wader style waterproof dungarees to see if he'd go into them a bit easier. Also keen to find out if they're easier for alfresco nappy changes in the park.
Any advice or recommendations welcome!

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SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 14/10/2023 16:34

We had the two piece set with the waterproof dungarees. I can't remember having any problems getting DD abs she's never been one to be scared of showing us how she feels Grin

Undethetree · 14/10/2023 16:42

Dungarees every day!

Easier to get on and off and I like the fact you can put a waterproof coat over the top or just not bother if it's warm. You can also buy fleece lined ones so you dont need a second pair of trousers underneath - less restrictive for an active toddler.

It's handy to be able take a coat off if you go into a cafe or somewhere warm but don't want the drama of getting the whole puddle suit off and on again.

AegonT · 14/10/2023 18:45

I liked the full coverage and no riding-up of a puddle suit or snow suit up to the age of potty training. Then I liked waterproof trousers for toilet independence then waterproof dungarees from age 4 when they could manage them independently.

Unfortunately waterproof trousers fall down on newly potty trained youngest so we're in dungarees sooner than I like.

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NuffSaidSam · 14/10/2023 23:15

I prefer a puddle suit generally, but we use both.

I tend to use the dungarees when it's very cold and they need a coat as well.

The puddlesuit we use when it's damp/wet but not particularly cold (most of the time!) and then it just goes on over whatever they're wearing. It's simpler to have just one item to put on, easier for them to move in and lighter/easier to carry when you're inside/it dries up and they want it off.

DC have no trouble putting them on though, if they fought against the puuddlesuit then I'd use the dungarees more.

Legoblockskillfeet · 14/10/2023 23:18

Lidl do really great waterproof dungis and matching jackets

PeacockingAbout · 14/10/2023 23:23

We use both but the dungarees and coat I'd pick if I had to have one. Easier to get on(they can step in/dress like normal rather than as much wrestling as a puddlesuit) and more flexibility for if its just wet, vs wet and cold. But puddlesuits are better for snow/more intensely mucky things or if you have a child who likes to flump down in mud and puddles like DD does.

Dungarees last longer too - puddlesuits are outgrown when they are - dungs usually have extendable straps and more give. My DC have worn the Lidl dungs for 2 winters but a puddlesuit usually only lasts one.

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