The Best Raincoats for Mums - According to Our Community

Winter in Australia has a way of catching you off guard. One minute it's sunny enough for the park, the next you're sprinting for the car with a toddler under one arm and a pram you can't fold fast enough - which is exactly why having the right raincoats for mums on hand makes such a difference.

So we asked our Facebook community for their best raincoats for mums - the ones they actually reach for, rain after rain, school run after school run. A few brands came up again and again:

• Rainkoat - solid colours, cosy and classic
• Mama Movement - bold prints, inclusive sizing
• RAINS - sleek, minimalist, Danish design
• Amble - built for active, outdoorsy days

Here's what makes each one worth knowing about.

The clear winner in the thread. Rainkoat is a proudly Australian brand — designed right here in Tasmania, which happens to be where our own founder Lauren calls home. Small-world moment aside, it's easy to see why they came out on top.

Their adult raincoats feature a cosy cotton-lined hood, roomy fit, full zipper, and snap button closure, in solid colour ways (no patterns, just good clean colour). They're also made with OEKO-TEX certified materials, so if you're dressing bub in their kids' range too - which also includes kids' overalls - you know it's safe for sensitive skin.

Good for: mums who want a beautifully made, no-fuss raincoat in a colour that goes with everything - one of the most versatile raincoats for mums on this list.

If you want your raincoat to double as a mood-lifter on a grey day, this is the one your community pointed to next. Mama Movement is an Australian brand best known for its bold, vibrant prints designed by Australian female artists - though if prints aren't your thing, they also do a couple of solid colour ways.

Beyond the prints, they're genuinely functional: waterproof, windproof, and breathable, made from recycled plastic bottles, with an adjustable hood and elasticated cuffs. Mama Movement also runs inclusive sizing from XS to 5XL, makes matching kids' raincoats too, and the brand's roots are in maternity and postpartum activewear, so comfort through a changing body is baked into the design philosophy.

Good for: mums who want their raincoat to feel like them, not just another practical layer.

For something a little more elevated, RAINS was the international name that kept coming up. It's a Danish outerwear brand, founded in 2012 and named for Denmark's notoriously wet climate - so waterproofing is genuinely in their DNA.

RAINS raincoats lean minimalist and unisex, with a coated waterproof fabric, adjustable hood, and a longer, city-friendly silhouette. It's less "outdoor adventure gear" and more "looks just as good on the school run as it does on a weekend in the city" - a coat you'd wear even if it wasn't raining.

Good for: mums after a sleek, timeless raincoat that doesn't scream "activewear."

Amble is a Melbourne-based, woman-founded and women-focused outdoor brand, and it was the pick for anyone whose days involve more than just the school drop-off - think hikes, dog walks, or just standing at the sidelines in the rain during footy season.

Their jackets are rated to 15,000mm waterproofing, fully windproof and breathable, made from recycled fabrics, and designed to pack down small enough to live in the bottom of a pram bag. Amble also offers inclusive sizing up to 5XL (AU 8–24), with a strong focus on fit for real bodies rather than a one-size-fits-most cut.

Good for: mums who need a raincoat that can genuinely keep up with an active, outdoorsy life.

It really depends on what you need it for:

• Want a beautifully made, no-fuss solid colour? Rainkoat
• Want it to feel fun and expressive? Mama Movement
• After something sleek you'd wear even without the rain? RAINS
• Need serious waterproofing for an active lifestyle? Amble

A good raincoat can last for years if you look after it properly:

• Hang to dry rather than tumble drying - heat can break down waterproof coatings over time
• Reproof once or twice a year with a spray-on waterproofing treatment to keep it performing
• Avoid fabric softener when washing, as it can affect water repellency

Raincoats aside, layering is the real secret to surviving unpredictable weather. Here's a quick reel on building a warm outfit from the ground up - a dress, a long sleeve underneath, and a shacket on top - that's easy to adjust as the day changes.

The same logic applies underneath your raincoat, too. A soft, breathable base layer keeps you comfortable whether you're feeding, carrying, or just trying to stay warm between downpours - here's one of our community favourites to wear underneath yours.

Whatever the rain throws at you this winter, there's one of these raincoats for mums out there that'll actually get worn - not just hung in the closet. 

Got a raincoat recommendation we missed? Drop it in the Facebook group — we're always adding to the list.