My son has always believed that it’s important to wear a costume as often as possible. I agree. So, we have quite a collection of them – some for dress-up time but quite a few for everyday wear. Mastering pretend play is a key skill that young children need to develop to become creative adults. So, why not extend the time they have to do it? Costumes need not be just for playtime! Anytime a child can wear clothes that transport them to another time or place they gain valuable time to play.

While drab, rugged and serviceable options for inclement weather certainly do the trick; why not let your little one engage in a little fantasy on a rainy day? These Lady Bug Rain Boots are great for the dress up fan at your house. Clomping about in puddles is just a whole lot more fun when you can pretend you’re a ladybug!

Since these boots are pretty sturdy and feature a steel shank to keep toes safe you don’t have to worry when she (or he) feels compelled to jump in every pool of water along the way. The pull up straps I consider a must, especially in group settings where an over burdened teacher…or mom just doesn’t have time to put on multiple pairs of boots.

Posted on August 26th, 2008 by mcmilker