Child Sized Ponchos: Customizing to Size
Packing for the 2018 LPA National Conference in Orlando, we needed rain ponchos. Rain in Orlando during summer is unpredictable. We considered umbrellas, but we didn’t want the weight and the risk of it breaking. Ponchos were the way to go.
Being the thorough person, Dwarf Dad wanted to check out the best ponchos. We considered weight, durability, features (fasteners, pockets, etc.), and ease to customize. Here’s what we found:
When it came to customizing it to our sizes (as an achon and pseudo adult and achon teen), we considered arm span and height. In addition, as people with achondroplasia, our head and necks tend to vary in length and size. We made sure to put the hood on before making a decision. Some were too short, too shallow, or narrow. Others were too thin. Here is my hack:
The Customizing Hack
Recommended Ponchos
Using this method allowed us to have custom ponchos and they were super cheap. Another alternative to consider is child-size ponchos — which often fit LP adults perfectly without any trimming needed.
Lingito Rain Poncho Family Pack
Worked out well for our family — includes both child and adult size ponchos which covered the varying heights in our family. Extra thick so can be used more than once, unlike the flimsy single-use disposable ponchos you find at theme parks. A great value for a family heading to a conference or outdoor event.
Traditional Disposable Ponchos
The classic thin disposable option — fine for a one-time use at a theme park or as a backup in your bag. These are the type sold at Disney and Universal for $10+ at the gate. Buy a pack before you go and save. Easy to trim to LP size using the hack above.
Have you found a poncho brand that fits LP adults or children without any trimming? Share your find in the comments — especially if you’ve cracked the Birkenstock problem for wide LP feet, we want to know!
