Mommy Goes Green

I may not be digging out any umbrellas ( native Oregonians don’t use umbrellas ) but I do get a new pair of rain boots for my toddler each fall.  She’ll wear them out by spring when she won’t fit into them any more anyway. 

There are 2 main requirements when I buy rain boots – they must be cute and and PVC FREE ( but not necessarily in that order! ).  PVC is the ‘poison plastic’ and you don’t want it in your house or on your kid’s feet.  For some great options for this fall, check out these darlings.

Target has tons of fun 100% rubber boots for kids at a reasonable $16.99.  Check out your local store or order online.  Free shipping if you spend $50. 

Western Chief’s 100% waterproof, natural rubber boots have a non slip sole and come in patterns from this adorable lady bug to Hello Kitty, Thomas the Tank Engine, horses, frogs, cherries and classic solid colors. You can find them online at Amazon or Zappos or locally at Nordstrom or children’s boutiques.  $25 – $30

 Hatley’s line of rubber boots are 100% latex rubber with a jersey lining.  Their line of kid’s boots have more girl prints than boys but I love these Stars boots – they would work on either a boy OR a girl!  My daughter would love these yellow floral Summer Garden boots – she’d be wearing them rain or shine!  $27 – $34

 Aigle rain boots are also made from rubber and remind me of classic sailor boots.  They are also a great choice to use for either a boy or a girl.  They have 10 different styles for kids starting with their best seller ‘Baby Flac’ (shown) at $39 to their hunting themed rubber boot, Perdrix, at $59.

 If none of these do it for you, there are several other brands that make rubber rain boots for kids, check out Chooka, Kamik and Tretorn.  Tretorn is a Scandinavian company and has some great modern designs.  Most of these companies also make boots for adults, as well.  While you’re out buying new rain boots, make sure you are buying PVC free rain coats, too.  Both Hatley and Western Chief make them.