Getting Your Child Ready for Springtime Mud

The Midwest was flooded this past week with water absolutely everywhere. A few days later, I had nearly forgotten about all the rain until I went to visit our favorite nearby forest preserve and found our usual trail under 2 feet of water!

Luckily, I had predicted that there would be mud...just not knee-height wading water, and packed our rain gear. I purchased a Tuffo Muddy Buddy suit for my toddler so she could really get into the environment and not worry about getting dirty, chilly, or wet. Tuffo Muddy Buddy Waterproof Coveralls (Google Affiliate Ad)

I'll have to say I felt pretty silly buying it at first, but I really believe in playing outside in all types of weather, so I thought I should put my money where my mouth is a properly gear my tot up. The suite is around $30.

I also bought a pair of just plain rainpaints by IPlay, which we keep in my purse for impromptu fountain visits, strolls on muddy paths, or crawling in damp areas. The Muddy Buddy Tuffo suit I usually take on planned outings. I really like these rain paints as they are very light, comfy, and breathable. Not at all like the vinyl ones I had and hated growing up. I've only had them a month, and I've already washed them 5 times. They are a great investment for explorative play! I Play. Solid Waterproof Rain Pants - Toddler (Google Affiliate Ad)

We also got a pair of kids' golashes at the thrift store for $2. The Tuffo Suit has bunched elastic at the ankles so I was able to seal her feet in. Below, she is up to her knees in rainwater and not a single sock got wet!

Tuffo Muddy Buddy Suit Size 18 months on a 17 month old

Toddlers love mud!

My toddler absolutely loved stepping on the new, slippery surface. She enjoyed the muddy surfaces just as much as the flooded surfaces. It seems like it would be a nightmare to do laundry afterwards, but it wasn't. I only had to rinse off her suit. The rest of the clothes were untouched by mud.