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How We Survive the Summer Heat with Kids
30 items
By
Angela Rehl
Stay cool and refreshed all summer long with these must-have items designed to help you chill out when the temperatures rise.
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Outdoor Toys
Clothes/Shoes and other necessities
Food and Snacks
Arts/Crafts
Outdoor Toys
So many fun ways to get water involved in play to help keep the kiddos cool. 💦
Such a timeless thing for kids. They will run through it for hours.
Sprinkler For Kids
Easy fun way to ward off the heat! So many ways to use them as well. So easy to fill and play!
Water Balloons
A fun twist on an original family game that will keep you cool.
Hasbro Twister Splash Summer Toy 68x52 in
Perfect for the littles. Older siblings can also use their water shooters in it as well!
Kiddie & Baby Pools
Just fun! Reminds them of a water park and keeps them occupied for hours.
Bounce Houses and Inflatable Water Slides for Kids
This is great fun!! Just another way to enjoy water while staying active.
2-in-1 Kids Sprinkler Baseball & Water Ball Toy
Fun for the whole family.
Extra Large Splash Pad for Toddlers & Kids
My kids enjoy sleeping outside at night in the trampoline. But this cover would keep them out out of the sun during the day as well!
Trampoline Covers
This will keep them busy and cooled off! 🔫
Water Fun - Squirt Gun Targets - All for the Boys
Sand fun in the shade!
How to turn your camping tent into a fun sand box #dad ...
My kiddos made this with their dad and had a blast!
Easy-Peasy PVC Water Gun : 8 Steps (with Pictures)
We like making a homemade slip and slide because you can change the length and make it longer if you have the space!!
How to Make a Giant 100-Foot Slip and Slide
Clothes/Shoes and other necessities
Summertime must haves.
Easy slip on shoes great for water play and everyday use in the summertime. Makes getting out the door easy too.
Crocs: Kids
Cute styles and choice 🥰
Baby Swimwear
Cute for little girls and don’t stay wet
Jelly Shoes & Sandals - Free Shipping on All Orders | Melissa® USA
This is an absolute necessity to keep on hand for sunburn pain. Takes the pain away quickly.
After Sun Lotion – Hawaiian Tropic US
These were essential for summertime football practice.
Instant Cooling Towel
Food and Snacks
Summertime fun!
Popsicle Molds
Sweet frozen slushie treats that are easy to make help beat off the summer sunshine.
Slushie Maker Cup Magic Quick Frozen Smoothies
These are awesome for little hands holding cold popsicles.
Ice Pop Sleeves
We love trying out new smoothie recipes in the summertime!
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Their micro hydro mini bottles work perfect for kids to keep cold water for trips to the park, zoo or other thing away from the house.
Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles
My kids love love love anything popsicle related.
Homemade Fruit Popsicles - JoyFoodSunshine
We enjoy making our own homemade popsicles for summertime. I keep them on rotation for those hot days.
Top 10 homemade popsicle recipes for summer
We absolutely love this for summertime. 💕 icees are always a go to for kids and adults alike!
How To Make Kool Aid Slushies
Arts/Crafts
Fun engaging ways to keep them cooled off.
My kiddos had a blast with this and it’s the perfect outdoor activity.
Summer | Sunshine, Heatwaves, Vacations
Such a fun creative thing to make to enjoy outdoors. My kids thought this was the coolest thing.
Sponge Water Bombs
My kids enjoyed this activity so much! This easily kept them cool while they explored and tried to help the dinosaurs “escape” 🦕
Dino Dig – Melting Ice with Salt and Water - Happy Hooligans
Great for water table play or use them in a homemade aluminum foil river.
Iceboat
This is on our summertime bucket list this year. Such a fun engaging outdoor water activity.
Tin Foil River - The Farmwife Crafts
