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Outdoor Toys that Keep My 3 Year Old Busy While I Take Care of My Newborn Twins
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items I’m a former Pre-K teacher and a mom of a three year old and 3 month old twins, and these are the outdoor toys I actually use to keep my toddler busy while I take care of the babies.
These are low prep, and independent play toys that buy me real time...
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Water Play
Water Play Toys for Toddlers
This water table is my number 1 outdoor toy! It keeps my toddler busy for well over 30 minutes while I feed the twins. He plays independently (with my supervision!) We've had this for 3 years now and will use it years to come.
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Step2 Dino Showers Gray Plastic Water Table for Toddlers with 13 ...
This splash and pump water table keeps my toddler busy for 30 plus minutes so I can nurse the twins. We all head outside so I can nurse while I watch my toddler play independently. My toddler LOVES this water table!
Step 2 Pump & Splash Discovery Pond Water Table
This is the best bubble machine ever! I turn this on and my toddler is instantly entertained with zero effort! This bubble machine makes the most amazing bubbles..Just fill it up, turn it on, and watch your backyard turn into a bubble palooza.
Volcano Bubble Machine - Sun Squad™
This bubble mower equals instant independent play time! My toddler loves helping and is in the "do it myself" phase. He is so occupied by this which allows me to care for my twins for at least 20 mins!
Bubble Blowing Lawn Mower - Walmart
Pair this sand castle set with a sandbox or water table for at least 20 mins of indepent play! It's such a great set and keeps my son entertained in his water table or sandbox.
Giant Castle Playset 25 Pieces
Water play in this sensory bin keeps my toddler so entertained! I just add water, and different cups to scoop and pour. Use it with the legs off for a bin or legs on for a sensory table. So versatile!
Multi Discoverosity 3-in-1 Sensory Table For Toddlers | skiphop.com
This is such a fun water table! My son could play with this every day. Notes that it is not for ages under 3 as their are small parts.
TERRAMUS 2-Tier Water Table 61PCS Playset
Creative / Independent Play Toys
This mud kitchen is my go to outdoor toy to keep my toddler busy! He will play endlessly making potions, pouring water, creating everything! We absolutely LOVE our mud kitchen! I set it up with plastic bottles, potion bottles filled with metallic wat...
Outdoor Wooden Mud Kitchen
My toddler will play in this sandbox independently for 20 plus minutes! We also love that it has bench seats that double as a lid. Each bench seat holds 220 lbs so grown-ups can sit in the sandbox too!
Best Choice Products Large Outdoor Wooden Sandbox for Kids with Cover and Bench Seats Support up to 220 lbs - Natural - Walmart.com
Chalk is a must have- it's so simple, no setup, and keeps my toddler busy while I sit with the twins. I can even do this with him while I have the twins! This Crayola chalk is hands down the best chalk! The colors are so bright and vibrant- also nont...
Crayola 48ct Washable Sidewalk Chalk - Bold Colors
My toddler will go on bear hunts with these kid binoculars, leprechaun hunts, play pirates, look at birds in iur backyard- so many ways this one toy keeps him busy! They're kids sized binoculars that are perfect for exploration outside!
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars
My son uses these Rocknoculars every time he goes outside! Collecting rocks will keep him entertained for over 20 minutes and then, if he can throw them in water, he's set! Simple, no prep or setup, and keeps my toddler busy so I can just breathe for...
Rocknoculars STEM toy for kids
Energy Burners
Toys that get Toddlers Moving! Energy Burning Toys for Toddlers
My toddler loves this roller coaster! It's so sturdy, and I love that it's not too high off the ground. My son will ride this again and again. He also loves rolling cars down it or balls! I just set out a basket of cars and he's happy and independent...
Step2 Up & Down Coaster Ride-On
This trampoline let's my toddler burn so much energy! He loves when we build obstacle courses with this, his balance beam and stepping stones and calls it superhero training. This makes bedtime so much easier!
Little Tikes Easy Store 3-Foot Trampoline, with Hand Rail, Blue
My toddler really gets his body moving with this pop up play tunnel! Crawling through and running around to do it again burns so much energy. No prep, mess free, easy toddler activity that makes naptime easier.
Amazon.com: Kids Play Tunnel Tent for Toddlers, Colorful Pop Up ...
These really get my toddler moving! We use these turtle stepping stones every day! We make up so many challenges, obstacles, and pretend scenarios with these. Great for burning toddler energy!
JOYIN Turtle Balance Stepping Stones, 6 Pcs
Need your toddler to burn some energy? This scooter is the ticket! My 3 year old zooms around on this outside and inside, making bedtime so much easier! It has a removable seat and is height adjustable so it can grow with him, too.
SKIDEE Foldable 3-Wheel Kids Scooter LED
This slide is the perfect energy burner for toddlers 1 to 3! My son loved (still loves) this slide. We make it part of an obstacle course which really tires him out!
Little Tikes Hide & Seek Climber, for Ages 2-5 Years, Multi-Color