9 Water Toys To Turn Your Backyard into a Waterpark For Kids
Alisha Bajaj
Summertime for kids is marked by outdoor activities either by the beach or fun with sprinklers in their backyards. Nothing beats the hot, sultry days for kids like building mud castles, or splashing water in the backyard pool. This year might see kids missing all the outdoor fun and be bound to their backyard pools due to COVID.
However, there is a range of water toys for kids that can amp up their backyard pool fun. These include water guns, sprinklers, beach blankets, spray pools, and much more. Kids may not be able to build mud castles while soaking in the sun on a beachside. But they can certainly splash water and indulge in the summertime pleasure with backyard pool get-togethers.
Here’s a list of the best water toys for kids that will add levels of enjoyment to their water fun.
1. Intex Whale Pool Spray
This Whale Pool Spray will certainly let you and your kids have fun splashing water this summer. Ideal for ages three years and up, it’s a family pool that can accommodate both kids and adults. Further, it comes with a water sprayer attached which takes your water splashing fun to the next level. All you need to do is simply attach the water sprayer to your garden hose to let the water sprinkle out. Made of durable vinyl, you can have hours of fun by simply filling up this inflatable pool in your backyard. Also, it’s quick and easy to remove the water once children are done with the water fun. This is because the pool spray comes with a drain plug that is located at its bottom.
2. Little Tikes Fish ‘n Splash Water Table
Want your toddlers to have fun fishing in your backyard? Little Tikes Fish ‘n Splash Water table is just the ideal water toy your kids need. It’s the outdoor water activity table that allows you to fill up to 7 gallons of water so that your kids can pretend fish and play. It includes a fishing pole, fishnet, cup, turtle, crab, frog, and two fishes. All you need to do is fill the fish pool with water and see the water coming down. Further, it comes with a launcher that allows you to launch the water animals across the table. Also, you can press the water mover button to see the animals move with the water current. And your child can use the fishing pull and net to have your catch and count the number.
Easy and Quick Drain
This water table comes with a drain plug in the bottom. Thus, you can easily drain the water once your kids are done with the fishing fun.
Great For Your Child’s Motor Skills
You’ll take just a few minutes to set the table, thanks to the instruction manual which makes it a lot easier. All in all, the Fish -n Splash Water Table comes with great features and accessories and helps your child learn and fine-tune their motor skills and imaginative play. This water toy is ideal for kids ages 24 months — 4 years.
3. Intex Oval Whale Fun Pool
This oval-shaped, blue whale pool is ideal for your child’s backyard water splashing fun. It is made out of 12 gauge vinyl and has a beautiful whale print at its bottom. Further, it does not require any assembly, weighs 1.1 grams, and has a three, transparent blue ring design. You can set the pool by filling the air in it using an air pump and can easily drain the water through the hole at the bottom once kids are done with their playtime. This pool is recommended for kids ages 36 months — 6 years and height up to 3 feet. Thus, the Oval Whale Fun Pool cannot accommodate adults.
4. Toys Bhoomi Sand and Water Table
Toys Bhoomi Sand Water Table is an activity kit both for indoor and outdoor play for your kids. This Sand and Water Table combines learning while your kids have fun playing with sand and beach accessories that come along. It’s a multi-colored sand and water table that packs 15 beach accessories. These include a spinner, pyramid, shower, shovel, and other toys for beach pretend play. Further, it’s a 2-in-1 table as it comes with a lid. When covered, the table can be used as a desk for learning and studying by your kids. Also, lid the ensures that the sand inside remains dry and clean. Made out of high-quality ABS, non-toxic plastic, it’s highly durable and portable which makes it easy to carry anywhere, be it a vacation or kids pool party in your backyard.
Great For Your’ Kid’s Active and Social Play
You can team up with your kids to assemble this table or let your kids assemble it themselves to enhance their motor skills. This Sand and Water Table comes with a lot of fun activities that keep your kids engaged and at the same time advocate hand-eye coordination, active and social play. Accordingly, it is recommended for kids ages 3 years and above.
5. Melissa and Doug Seaside Sideesticks Sand and Water Sifting Funnel
Here’s a thrilling Sand and Water Sifting funnel perfect for your child’s outdoor play. Be it beachside fun or backyard get-together, this Sand and Water Sifting funnel adds layers of fun to your child’s water splashing activities. It’s a tower with different layers of sea creatures that amp up your kids’ outdoor play as they pour water or sand through the tower and watch different layers funnel, tip, spin, and sift. It is made of high-quality plastic which makes it durable and bright rainbow, fade-resistant colors for fun-filled outdoor play. Also, it comes with a convenient carry handle that makes it highly portable and super easy to carry to a beach or your backyard.
Promotes Outdoor Play and Exploration
This water toy is part of Melissa and Doug’s Sunny Patch, a line of products that promotes exploration and outdoor play. This Sand and Water Sifting Funnel is recommended for kids ages two years and above.
6. Nerf Super Soaker Washout Blaster
Let your kids drench everything that comes their way with the Nerf Super Soaker Washout Blaster. Made out of high-quality plastic, this blaster holds 20 ounces of water for an excellent mobile attack. Further, your child can hit targets up to 38 feet away with pump-action water blasting. All they got to do is the prep up, aim and blast with this power soaker. But there certain caveats here to use this Washout Blaster. One, it involves a choking hazard due to the small parts that come along with the blaster. Therefore, it is not recommended for kids under 3 years and is ideal for kids ages 6 years and up. Second, ensure that your kids do not aim the blaster at someone’s eyes or face, And lastly, to avoid injury, make sure your kids use only clean tap water.
7. Swimming Swan Flamingo Floating Pool
Here’s another great water toy for you and your kids so that you can enjoy water splashing in summers in your personal pool or in your beachside engagements. Its a beautiful Inflatable Flamingo Pool for both kids and adults. The flamingo color is pretty attractive and adds charm and levels of fun to your splashing get-togethers. So, enjoy the sun this summer season with these elegant flamingoes in your backyard pool. Also, this inflatable pool is made out of high-quality PVC, and is soft, thick, and durable. The inflatable size measures 190 x 175 x 115, which can fit in 1–2 adults. Accordingly, this water toy is recommended for individuals 5 years and up.
8. EverEarth Active E Lite Beach Blanket Pool
This is Ever Earth’s Active E Lite beach blanket and a pool in one. This is a large circular beach blanket that can also be used as a temporary pool for your kids to paddle and have fun. As a beach blanket, you can open this waterproof mat at picnics, beaches, any place outside and enjoy your outdoor get-togethers. Further, to use it as a shallow pool, all you need to do is simply dig a hole in the sand by the beach and fill this with water. You can use the storage bag that comes along to fill the water.
Portable, Durable, and Safe
All in all, its one of the amazing water toys for kids as it lets your kids enjoy the excitement of the beach in safe and shallow pool, away from the beach waves. Also, the beach blanket cum pool fits easily in the storage bag, making it super portable to carry along whenever you and your kids long for adventure. Its easy to clean as you can do so using a wet cloth. The product is made of recyclable material and is recommended for use by ages 36 months and above.
9. Intex Snap Set Paddling Water Pool
Intex Snap Set Paddling Water Pool makes for one of the amazing water toys for kids. This multicoloured pool comes in a beautiful design on all sides. This round pool weighs 1.3 kgs and is 5ft in height. You don’t need any assembly to let your kids have water splashing fun. Simply place the pool in your backyard, fill it with water, and let your kids have all the fun. The pool is recommended for ages 36 months — 9 years.
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