Best Pool and Water Toys for Kids This Summer
Dive into fun summer beach and water toys that are guaranteed to make a splash with your kids. We've got 10 all-new water toys, plus some favorites that we recently shared in our June magazine.
By Karen Snyder Duke and Kourtney Eidam from Parents Magazine
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Bryan McCay
Dora the Explorer Hopsplash
Turn a run through the sprinkler into a game of hopscotch with this inflatable mat from the popular Nick Jr. series.
3 years+
$20, imperialtoy.com
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Lil' Leapers
Land your frogs on the floating lily pads to score points in this adorable tossing game.
4 years+
$10, fundexgames.com
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Sort N Spray Whale
Your baby will love this shape-sorting whale that sprays water from its spout.
6 months+
$18, alextoys.com
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Toy Story Dive Sticks
Disney favorites Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Alien are such a big hit that kids will want to play with them in and out of the pool.
5 years+
$15, swimways.com
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Gowi Aqua Quak Lawnmower
Who knew yard work could be so much fun? Water sprays from the mower's eyes with simple a pull of the handle.
3 years+
$50, amazon.com
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Skim N' Splash Pool Bowling
This family sport gets a wet and wild twist: Take aim at the pins on the floating base.
5 years+
$35, primetimetoys.com
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Splunk-A-Dunk
Part sprinkler, part toss game, loads of fun. Connect the target to a hose, and launch bean bags into its center. Hit the goal, and everyone gets wet!
5 years+
$18, swimways.com
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NERF Super Soaker Rattler
This water play classic has been redesigned with a larger tank for fewer refills. Plus, it shoots up to 25 feet!
6 years+
$15, hasbro.com
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Coast Guard Boat
Build this awesome floating playset, and then take it for a spin in the pool.
3 years+
$38, playmobil.com
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Aquaglider
This eco-friendly toy glides, spins, and acts as a boomerang when submerged in water.
3 years+
$12, zingtoys.com
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Smart Splash Sail Away Shapes
Little ones can match the sails to the boat by color or shape in this skill-building game.
2 to 5 years
$20 set; learningresources.com
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Bullfrog Bug Scoop
Catch swimming bugs in an adorable, easy-grip net. Bonus: It also boosts hand-eye coordination.
18 months+
$9; munchkin.com
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Toss Across Splash
Tic-tac-toe gets a wet 'n' wild update. Try to hit three Xs or Os with floating beanbags.
8 years+
$35; fundexgames.com
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Hot Wheels Tub Racers
Make a big splash with this floating, fold-up playset. Your preschooler can jump a car into the boat while getting soaked by the squirter on top.
4 years+
$20; mattel.com
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Baby Spring Float Activity Center
Place your toddler in this floating seat with a protective canopy, and escort him around the pool while he plays with water toys attached to the inflatable octopus.
9 to 24 months
$22; swimways.com
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Wave Breakers: Sea Streak
Cruise the pool with this sleek, easy-to-maneuver remote-controlled boat.
8 years+
$40; kidgalaxy.com
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Critter Blasters
Spray water out of these kid-friendly foam tubes that come in funky designs.
4 years+
$7 each; primetimetoys.com
Originally published in the June 2010 issue of Parents magazine.
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