NOT SIMPLY AN XS GENERIC ADULT CHANGE ROBE
We realized that most kids don’t need a change robe.
It's unlikely that they will be attempting to change inside one on their own.
It's also unlikely that they would have car keys and a wallet or purse.
What was really needed was something to cover the transition between activity sessions, or getting home.
We realized, from experience, that visibility was very important.
Being in the outdoors, it can get dark.
After activity, training, sport lessons or just in the camp site, keeping easy sight of your kids is essential.
In the low light , amongst a large group, safely navigating through a carpark, by the waterside etc.
It had to be warm and waterproof, but not too bulky.
We knew that the kids might have cold hands and that just as likely, mum or dad will have cold hands.
The CoziRobes will have to be carried, stored and washed and dried, so should not be too large and bulky.
We knew that it might be raining and windy.
We knew that kids like to be comfortable and its better to have something that they want to use.
We wanted quality that would last.
We wanted to make sure, that if investing in a quality Cozirobe, it should last more than a season and it should be able to be passed on to brothers and sisters and friends.
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So we chose an experienced manufacturer and ensured a high quality product.
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We chose a bright ‘burnt orange’ color to be gender neutral for passing on and shared usage, and to be more visible.
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We put a large reflective stipe on the hood and back of the shoulders.
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We chose full length sleeves with large 'hook n loop' closures on the cuffs.
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We chose a warm cozy pile liner that can be wrung out so wont become water logged.
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We put a strong hanging loop on the outside so it can be hung up, ready to be grabbed and thrown on.,
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We knew that kids need to sit down so we put a two way chunky zip on the front and small slits on the side for freedom of movement.
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We made the zip come up high for shelter but also put a zip garage at the chin for comfort.
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We chose a waterproof outer that has great wind resistance.
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We made a nice big lined hood to keep the wind and rain off.
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We chose not to have an internal pocket as those do not feel nice next to the body.
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We made two large lined handwarmer pockets on the outside and made them zipped for stashing anything that’s needed.
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We gave all the zips really big zip pulls that make using them with cold, wet or gloved hands, no problem.
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We sized the Cozirobe with 100cm from the shoulder to the hem. This size allows use from as young as 5 to as old as 15 (depending on individuality).
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We ensured it was simple to wash and dry on a cold wash or at 30 deg C, and we gave it a strong hanging loop on the outside.
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And finally, we called it our COZIROBE, because, that’s what we ended up with.
VISIBILITY [KNOW WHERE THEY ARE AT A GLANCE]
A warm burnt orange color makes our CoziRobes very distinctive. A bright reflective strip increases visibility. It goes up and over the hood and down to the shoulder level. Bright embroidered logo and name on the back also helps to identify our CoziRobes and their owners.
BIG EASY ZIP PULLS
Cold hands, gloves, mitts?
No problem!
What would be the point having a zip if you couldn't make it work? We chose big chunky sturdy zips and gave them a big looped zip tie that keeps its shape.
ZIP GARAGE
Its often the simple things that make all the difference, We made sure that our CoziRobe has a nice high collar that your kid can shield behind. No one wants a jaggy zip pull scratching their face, so we gave the zip a parking space.
FULL LENGTH SLEEVES WITH LARGE CLOSURES
Full length arms were an obvious choice. We know that arms come in many different lengths so we added a nice wide hook and loop closure at the wrists. Some like to wriggle their hands up inside the sleaves and some like to poke their hands out.
COZY SECURE POCKETS
We thought that an inner pocket would be too irritating, especially next to the skin so our change robes have a cozy soft sherpa lining all over the inside. Sometimes though, you do need to carry things so we gave our nice deep pockets zips for security. We also lined them front and back in a soft fleece. Great for keeping fingers toasty.
EASY TO CARE FOR
Your kids CoziRobe will look after them, and we made it easy to look after the CoziRobe. The whole robe can be washed by hand or in a washing machine at 30 deg C. We made a strong external hanging loop on the back for easy storage and drying and you get a handy storage bag to keep your CoziRobe (or tiger) in.
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ABOUT US
Our family is based in the west of Scotland. Its beautiful, but can get cold. Wind and rain never seem far away.
We enjoy the outdoors. We camp, cycle, swim and ski when we can, which became less often when our three wee ones came along. Taking the kids into the outdoors can sometimes be difficult.
As parents we also have all the kit to sort out. Bikes to wash down and strap onto cars, wetsuits to rinse, tents to pack, kayaks to stow and SUP boards to deflate. That all takes time and its usually while our family are tired, cold and possibly wet.
Often it just wasn't convenient to get dry, warm and changed at the activity. Lack of facilities, privacy, time or a spare pair of hands, were common issues.
In our experience, kids will find fun anywhere, until they get cold and uncomfortable.
We wanted to make life outdoors a bit more child friendly, more safe, warm and less stressful.
We needed something that would take care of our kids needs and help us as parents. When we couldn’t find what we needed, we designed our own and created our COZIROBE.
Get in touch.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS.
WE WOULD ESPECIALY LKE TO HEAR HOW YOUR COZIROBE IS SETTLING INTO YOUR FAMILY.
IF YOU ARE HAPPY FOR US TO PUBLISH YOUR COMMENTS PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES.
Andy and Gail
