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16 of the Best Water Toys For Kids to Make a Splash This Summer

23/05/2018 - 04:35 PM

Summer is the only time of year that you can spend almost every minute outside [1]. The sun is shining, the temperatures are hot, and the possibilities for fun activities [2] are endless. And one thing everyone can't get enough of is having some fun in the water, whether that's on a beach, in a pool, through the sprinkler, or with a neighbourhood water balloon fight. And there are a lot of toys out there that encourage water play for all ages, making it a bit more fun and interactive for everyone. Keep reading for 16 things you'll want to buy for summertime splashing ASAP.

Bigmouth Ginormous Unicorn Sprinkler

With the current unicorn craze, who wouldn't want this Ginormous Unicorn Sprinkler [3] ($50) in their yard this Summer? All the neighborhood kids will sprint over for an afternoon of magical fun.

H2OGo Limbo Sprinkler

Turn the classic game of limbo into a water game with this H2OGo Limbo Sprinkler [4] ($20). Kids get sprayed each time the limbo stick gets a little lower to the ground, creating a seriously fun challenge that keeps them cool the more it heats up.

Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table

Provide endless hours of indoor or outdoor water play with this Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table [5] ($70). You can enjoy this in the front yard when the sun is shining, or in the comfort of your own living room (with a little less water to avoid a mess) if the weather is less than ideal.

COOP Hydro Spring Basketball Hoop

Add a game of basketball to the swimming pool with this inflatable floating COOP Hydro Spring Basketball Hoop [6] ($16). Your kids can have a basketball tournament, or try to make baskets from different spots in the pool.

Wet N' Wild Hydro Twist Pipeline Sprinkler

This Wet N' Wild Hydro Twist Pipeline Sprinkler [7] ($12) puts a twist on the traditional sprinkler with water blast fountains and wiggle tubes that spray water right from your garden hose. How fun does that sound?!

H2OGo Outdoor Splash Slip N Slide

The slide of all water slides is found in this H2OGo Outdoor Splash Slip N Slide [8] ($30) with an 18-foot triple slide that starts with an inflatable launch pad, sprays cascading water from the sides, and ends where the water pools in a splash lagoon. Every single person in your family will go crazy for this.

Toyrifik Backpack Blaster

This adorable and lightweight Toyrifik Backpack Blaster [9] ($15) is perfect for outdoor water fun and comes with bumblebee and ladybug options. The backpack holding the water gets rid of the many trips to refill, and your kids will feel so cool being in control during a water fight.

Intex Fantasy Castle Inflatable Play Center

The Intex Fantasy Castle Inflatable Play Center [10] ($34, originally $45) is like a wet bouncy castle that kids of all ages will love. It even comes with an inflatable dragon that hooks up to a garden hose to send water spraying across the pool.

POOF Bubba the Bottom Feeder

In this POOF Bubba the Bottom Feeder [11] ($14, originally $15) pool game for one to four players, kids feed Bubba fish until he floats.

Water Sports Swim Thru Rings

Encourage little swimmers to practice their skills or entice big kids to play by swimming through these Water Sports Swim Thru Rings [12] ($19, originally $20) with adjustable inflatable chambers that can change depth according to swim level.

Swim Ways Aqua Rider Squirter

Kick up the pool noodle game a notch with these Swim Ways Aqua Rider Squirters [13] ($34) that have shark, dragon, dolphin, and walrus heads with built-in squirt guns. The water is pulled right from the pool, so no need for refilling!

Swim Ways Baby Spring Float Activity Center

If you have or know a littler swimmer this Summer, this Swim Ways Baby Spring Float Activity Center [14] ($25, originally $30) is the perfect hands-free pool-time accessory for the caregiver. And how adorable is the octopus activity center and shade for the baby?

Poolmaster Bump N' Squirt Tube

Bring the fun of bumper boats to your own pool with this Poolmaster Bump N' Squirt Tube [15] ($25). You'll have a hard time getting anyone to come inside for lunch!

Banzai Aqua Blast Obstacle Course

Offering an entire water obstacle course, the Banzai Aqua Blast Obstacle Course [16] ($35) is a Summer play dream for any kid.

Buckets of Fun 6-In-1 Backyard Waterpark

No time to go to the water park? No problem! Bring the water park to you with this 6-in-1 contraption including an automatic dump bucket, twisty funnel, automatic bubble maker, rainfall and side sprayers, water table, and sand table. The Buckets of Fun 6-In-1 Backyard Waterpark [17] ($88) is the perfect way to save the water park entrance fees and stay away from crowds.

Poolmaster Splash and Spray Ball

This Poolmaster Splash and Spray Ball [18] ($11) is sure to keep kids entertained for hours.


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