Along with cute costumes, I do like cute umbrellas. There’s something about seeing a child carrying an umbrella with personality that always makes me smile. With Spring just around the corner, there will surely be need for one of these.

This Wild Republic Aquatic Umbrella is expandable and folds down to a handy carrying size, which is particularly important if you expect a child to actually hang on to it. The added benefit is, of course, the chances of him or her whacking another child with it or, if you have a boy engaging in an impromptu sword fight, is less likely when the umbrella is smaller.

Since this is an umbrella that your child will enjoy carrying to school, the bright printed pattern makes it less likely to be lost of forgotten. It’s easily found when misplaced and stands out from the action figures and ponies printed on the other children’s umbrellas.

As I am always looking for long lasting accessories, I often try to find patterns that will grow with my child. This print of sea animals is appropriate for young children, as well as teens. Appropriate that is, not that a teen will always deem to carry it! It’s also educational with descriptions of the animals included in type large enough to read!