Summertime Activities With Water

Each summer seems to be more of a scorcher than the last, especially in the southern states. This means kids are looking for more ways to stay cool, have fun with their friends, and keep active (and hydrated) throughout those heated months. My solutions are water toys for kids (and their sneaky, sweaty parents); amusing, entertaining, and unique, these methods to cool off are a hot weather favorite, in my family and others around the world.

Some of the most popular options are:


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Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Sprinklers

Available in the shape of a cutesy grub patch, a sweet Dalmatian puppy, a bouquet of flowers, and a smiling turtle named Tootles, this is a unique sprinkle with an array of cool features on every design. For example, the bouquet of flowers features 12 daisy-shaped spouts, spraying jetting spurts of cooling water in every direction. Made of soft rubber, each sprinkler, regardless of design, is 100% safe and will hook up to any regular garden hose.

Recommended Shopping:  @ Amazon Toys
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Tie-Not Water Balloons with Nozzle and Knotter

I remember trying to tie knots in water balloons as a kid, and it always seemed like so much more trouble than it was worth. Now, kids have the option to avoid sore fingers and adults no longer have to stand by to tie numerous knots. The filling nozzle ensures each water balloon reaches capacity, and then with a simple spin, the balloon can be twisted to hold the water and followed through with a knot to secure.

Recommended Shopping:  @ Amazon Toys

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Wham-O Water Knee Hockey

Wow! This is so cool! It's a 19.2 inch x 15 inch hockey mat with inflatable borders and 2 goals. A spin on air or traditional hockey, this game utilizes the quick movements of the slipping, sliding players as they try to get the puck into the opponent's goal. The water spouts from sides, lubricating the mat to make it super-easy to glide to other goals.

Recommended Shopping:  @ Amazon Toys
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