Best Summer Toys 2018
The Best Summer Toys of 2018 Are Totally Beachin'
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Keeping your kids occupied over the long Summer months can take a lot of work. You want them to make the most of the beautiful weather, stay active, and have fun with their friends, all while still keeping them close by. Luckily, some of the year's best Summer toys make great backyard activities! Whether they're keeping cool with a fun update on the classic garden hose sprinkler or getting their hands dirty in the sand, these wide-ranging toys are bound to delight your children and make this Summer the best ever.
1 Little Tikes Ultimate Beach Ball Sprinkler
No matter how big or small your yard is, this beach ball sprinkler ($15) is bound to bring your kids and their friends endless joy this Summer.
2 Crayola Glitter Sidewalk Chalk
Your kids will really be able to amp up their sidewalk art game this Summer with glitter sidewalk chalk ($9).
3 Banzai Home Run Splash Baseball Slide
Combine two great American Summer pastimes - baseball and slip-and-slide - with this baseball water slide ($30, originally $50).
4 Beach Set
Next time you head to the beach, pick up this portable beach set ($14). Just don't expect your kids to want to leave!
5 Alex Toys Active Player Super Sand Digger
Your kids will be the envy of the neighborhood with their very own sand digger ($59).
6 Dino Inflatable Sprinkler
Take playing in the sprinkler to a whole new level with this dinosaur inflatable sprinkler ($99) that your kids will love!
7 Melissa & Doug Dilly Dally Target Game
What kid doesn't love Melissa & Doug toys? This turtle-shaped target game ($25) is a perfect backyard activity for your kids.
8 Naturally Playful Sand & Water Activity Center
This Summer, your children don't have to choose between water activities and the sand box. This sand and water activity center ($80, originally $85) even comes with a lid to keep everything in great shape.
9 YBIKE Pewi Walking Buddy Ride-On
The YBIKE walking buddy ($70) is going to be one of the year's hottest toys, and it even helps your toddler learn balance and motor skills. It's great for walking around the neighborhood on a sunny day.
10 Summer Waves Inflatable Jungle Kiddie Pool
Say goodbye to boring circular kiddie pools, and say hello to this jungle kiddie pool and activity center ($55).
11 Outdoor Explorer 15-Piece Camping Set
Expose your children to the joys and challenges of camping with their very own 15-piece camping set ($34).
12 Eezy Peezy Monkey Bar Set
Bring the playground to your backyard with this safe and fun monkey bar set ($152) that will provide your kids with hours of outdoor activity this Summer!
13 Carson Bug-Catching Magnifier
For the science-loving and curious child, this bug-catching magnifier ($8, originally $9) will be perfect for the long Summer months.
14 Playmobil Water Park with Slide
For those days when you can't quite make it to the beach or water park, your children will love playing with this Playmobil water park ($60).
15 Fairy Village Play Tent and Tunnel
With this play tent and tunnel set ($28-$80), your kids will love turning your backyard into a fairy village and letting their imaginations run wild.
16 Sportspower Super First Swing Set
If your nearest playground is a little too far for your kids to go on their own, they'll love having this swing set ($125, originally $199) in their own backyard.
