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Toddler Summer Survival
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items These are things I have puchased that are helping us to survive summer
These fall somewhere between using actual painting (chaos with a toddler) and markers but I feel like they love the dots. Washable and generally only 9-12$ on amazon.
Dot Markers for Toddlers 8 Colors Washable
37 FEET of craft paper for $7. Need I say more?
SMART&CASUAL 15" x 450" Kraft Paper Roll White
These are great for when you want to start letting them explore with paint brushes without having to worry about paint spilling or a giant mess. these little pucks pop into the holder to stay in place.
Crayola Watercolor Pop & Paint Palette Kit
I have tried SO MANY popsicle holders. these are the only one that my kid can comfortably hold on to. The ones where the stick just pokes through he cant really hold well. This has a good sized base they can grip.
AIERSA 8pcs Silicone Popsicle Holders Set
Just get the bulk pack. These come WITH the straps for the back so they can just hang on their neck when not using. My 2 and 8 year old both use these.
TURBOPEP Kids Polarized Sunglasses 3-Pack
When in doubt, bubble it out.
B bangcool Bubble Wands Set - Big Bubbles Maker
There are a lot of versions of these. They usually run $30-$40. This one is 18$ and we have had it for 6 months. Just be careful with the play food some of it is small so better for closer to 3 vs 2
Geyiie Mini Toddler Sink Toy with Water & 13Pcs Accessories
This one is a splurge but especially if you have multiple littles i think this is great for eating outside or doing crafts. Shade is key.
HOMGX Kids Picnic Table with Adjustable Umbrella & Cushion
This one might surprise you BUT if your kids are like mine they want to live outside and between the heat where we live and the bugs this was a MUST and I love them.
lifeegrn 40FT Outdoor Patio Misting System
Way better than regular chalk IMO. If you have some old chalk bits you want to use up just crush them or run them in the blender. Add to a small cup with a bit of water and you have DIY chalk paint.
Chalk Paint For Kids
Anti slip bottom which is crucial and extra thick so your fur babies nails wont pop it. Both my dog and kids love it
Raxurt 67in Anti-Slip Splash Pad for Kids & Pets
this is a splurge but has saved us during hot backyard parties with littles. We dont have a massive yard so a lot of the others I had seen simply would not fit for us. This one is the perfect size and rolls up to store no bigger than a blow up mattre...
WELLFUNTIME Inflatable Water Park w/ Blower
Run your splash pad and your misters at the same time
2WAYZ Dual Outlet Brass Hose Splitter
These are my favorite water shoes. They are super breathable and the Velcro strap makes getting them off and on a breeze. These are a must if you were going to splash pads or any public pools or water parks.
JOINFREE Baby Toddler Water Shoes Sandals
If you don’t wanna spend an arm and a leg on a bog bag or a yeti bag, get this one. It’s fully mashed so you can see everything that’s inside and don’t have to worry about it. Getting wet.
Fammart Large Mesh Beach Tote with Zipper Pocket
My kids complain about the oily feel of bugs spray on their skin so we just use these stickers now.
Cliganic Mosquito Repellent Stickers 90 Pack
A wet bag is something I just keep in our diaper bag at all times just in case we have a blowout or other kind of wet mess but these are also perfect for going to the beach going to the pool so you have somewhere to put the swimsuits where they won’t...
Tiny Twinkle Waterproof Wet Dry Bag 2 Pack