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TODDLER SUMMER FUN
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items Everything your little one needs for the best summer ever! :sunny: From splash pads and bubble machines to beach toys, swim gear, sunscreen faves, and the cutest swimsuits, this list has it ALL. I also threw in some big-ticket backyard items that are...
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SWIM & POOL GEAR
BEACH TOYS & SAND PLAY
BUBBLES & WATER PLAY
OUTDOOR GAMES & SPORTS
SUN PROTECTION & SAFETY
SHOES & ACCESSORIES
SWIM & POOL GEAR
This swim vest is a game-changer if your little one is still learning to swim — the shoulder harness keeps it secure so they can't wiggle out of it.
Chriffer Kids Swim Vest Life Jacket 30-55 lbs
These goggles have a pain-free fabric strap instead of that awful rubber that pulls hair.
Frogglez Swimming Goggles Equipment
Another great goggle option, the wide view lens and comfort fabric strap make these a hit with kids 3–14.
Vvinca 2 Pcs Kids Swim Goggles with Nose Cover
Classic Speedo quality for little swimmers. Simple, fits well, and the price is right.
Speedo Kids' Swim Goggles Sunny G Ages 3-8
If you've got a baby or toddler hitting the pool this summer, these are the go-to. They don't swell up in water like regular diapers.
Huggies Little Swimmers Swim Diapers Size 4
The cutest 2-piece rash guard set with scalloped sleeves, and it's UPF50+ so their little shoulders are covered.
RuffleButts Baby/Toddler Girls Long Sleeve Rash Guard UPF50+
The boy version of RuffleButts, long sleeve, UPF50+, and they come in really nice prints.
RUGGEDBUTTS Long Sleeve Zipper Rash Guard
Lightweight long-sleeve rash guard that dries quick. Great if you need an affordable extra.
Toddler Boys Long Sleeve UPF 50+ Rash Guard
Adorable little one-piece with ruffles and a bowknot, the cutest thing for beach pics.
Yccutest Toddler Girls Floral One Piece Swimsuit
Another sweet one-piece option, comes in fun prints and is super affordable at under
babygoal Toddler Girl One Piece Swimsuit
Great swim trunks for the little guys, fun patterns, quick dry, and they run true to size.
Boys Swim Trunks & Swim Shorts | Maamgic
Terry cloth cover-up with a hood, perfect for throwing on after the pool so they don't freeze in the AC.
Baby Girls' White Swimwear Cover-Ups
Inflatable pool volleyball and basketball set, turns any pool into a party for the whole family.
EagleStone Inflatable Pool Float Set w/ Net
A floating cornhole board shaped like a shark?? The kids will go absolutely crazy for this one.
Kids Inflatable Shark Cornhole Pool Toy
BEACH TOYS & SAND PLAY
These silicone beach toys are SO much better than the cheap plastic ones, they won't crack or break, and they come in aesthetic colors instead of neon everything.
MarcZero 11Pcs Silicone Beach Toys Set
The ultimate sand toy kit, bucket, watering can, molds, and a mesh bag so sand doesn't end up in your car.
Beach Toys 19 Piece Kids Sandbox Set
Another solid beach toy set with sand molds, buckets, and shovels. Great to keep one at grandma's house too.
Click N' Play 18pc Beach Toys for Kids 3-10
Little construction trucks + sand molds + collapsible buckets. The boys in the family will be obsessed.
FHOZGECY Beach Sand Toys, 3 Construction
A big chunky digger that toddlers can actually grip and scoop sand with. So satisfying to watch them play with it.
Hape Beach and Sand Toys Monster Digger
A mini wagon filled with gardening tools, doubles as sand toys at the beach or actual gardening in the backyard.
Dimple Garden Wagon & Tools Toy Set for Kids
If you have a sensory table at home, this sparkling white sand is chef's kiss. Way better than regular sandbox sand.
Sandtastik Sparkling White Play Sand 25 lb
Speaking of sensory tables, this one has a lid so it doubles as a play surface. Fill it with sand, water, or even dry pasta.
Toddler Sensory Kids Table with Lid - Kidoozie
160 pieces including glitter and neon colors! Perfect for driveway art sessions that keep them busy for HOURS.
160 PCS Sidewalk Chalk for Kids - Toys
Dustless chalk with a little holder so tiny hands don't get messy, genius for toddlers who put everything in their mouths.
NewFamily Dustless Chalk for Kids, 12 Colors
BUBBLES & WATER PLAY
These light-up bubble guns shoot out SO many bubbles at once. The kids will be chasing them around the yard all afternoon.
Eaglestone 2 Bubble Gun Light Up Machine
Another great bubble gun set that comes with refill solution included, one for each hand!
JOYIN 2 Bubble Guns with Refill Solution
A bubble wand that lights up AND plays music?? Your little princess will feel like actual royalty.
EagleStone Princess Bubble Wands for Kids
These make those huge bubbles that float across the whole yard. Great for all ages honestly, even the adults get into it.
B bangcool Bubble Wands Set - Big ...
A rechargeable bubble wand with a little windmill on top and RGB lights. No more burning through batteries!
Frequent Bubbles - Amazon.com
This one shoots COLORED bubbles that actually glow, pink and blue options. Made in the USA too.
PoppinColorz Cozmic Light-Up Bubbles Blaster
A splash pad that's also educational?? It has the alphabet on it so they're learning while they cool off. Win-win.
SplashEZ 3-in-1 Splash Pad & Baby Pool
Reusable water balloons!! They're magnetic so they seal themselves. No more picking up a million broken balloon pieces from the yard.
16Pcs Reusable Water Balloons for Kids
A UFO-shaped sprinkler that lights up and launches 9–16 feet in the air. The kids literally scream every time it shoots up.
Skirfy UFO Water Sprinkler for Kids Toys
OUTDOOR GAMES & SPORTS
This tee adjusts height as they grow so you don't have to keep buying new ones. Great starter set for tiny sluggers.
Franklin Sports Grow-with-Me Kids Batting Tee Set
Two pop-up soccer goals + ball + cones, instant backyard soccer game. Folds flat for storag
Popular Gift Items in Soccer Nets - Amazon
Portable pop-up nets with ball and cones included. Easy to set up at the park or the backyard.
Kids Soccer Goals 2 Pack 4x3 ft Nets
Sticky paddle catch game that even toddlers can play, the ball sticks to the paddle so they actually catch it. Water-resistant too.
EVERICH TOY Toss and Catch Ball Game Set
A mini football, soccer ball, and basketball in one pack. Perfect toddler-sized sports balls.
Toysmith Get Outside GO! Pro-Ball Set (3)
Replacement basketball for pool hoops. Grab a couple because these always end up floating over the fence.
TNELTUEB 8.5in Swimming Pool Basketball
Foam dart blaster that works with Nerf darts, rotating barrel, long range, and way more affordable.
RD-8 Blue Toy Blaster Gun Set, Foam Darts
A little indoor/outdoor trampoline with a foam handle. Perfect for burning off energy on rainy days.
SereneLife 36" Foldable Mini Trampoline Kids
SUN PROTECTION & SAFETY
This is THE sunscreen. Goes on smooth, absorbs fast, water-resistant, and doesn't sting their eyes. Worth every penny.
Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Brush-on powder sunscreen for reapplying over the day without the sticky mess. Genius for the beach or pool.
BOB KIDS SPF 30 Brush On Mineral Sunscreen
The cutest smiley face bucket hat with UPF50+ protection. Every baby looks adorable in this one.
MaxNova Baby Bucket Hats 0-6 Months - Amazon.com
Swim hat with a flap that covers the back of their neck, that's the spot that always gets burned.
Green Sprouts Baby Flap Sun Protection Hat
Tiny aviator sunglasses with a soft wrap-around strap so they actually stay on. UV400 and SO cute
RIVBOS Baby Sunglasses Boys & Girls UV400
Round polarized sunnies that give major retro vibes. UV400 and they come in so many colors.
SOJOS Cute Round Polarized Kids Sunglasses
Organic essential oil bug spray that smells way better than the chemical stuff. Family-friendly and it actually works.
NATPAT Buzz Mosquito Patch Stickers Kids
Keep this in your bag at ALL times. Gets food stains, grass, and popsicle drips out of their clothes like magic.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray
SHOES & ACCESSORIES
Waterproof slip-on shoes that look like loafers but they float! Pool to restaurant without changing shoes.
Floafers Kids Prodigy Driver (Toddler/Kid)
Classic little sandal-style shoes that go with everything. These are the ones all the moms swear by.
FootMates Unisex-Child Jordan Shoes
Adjustable slide sandals for boys and girls. The EVA material dries fast so they can wear them in and out of water.
FUNKYMONKEY Unisex-Child Slides Double Buckle
Lightweight water shoes that double as house slippers. Non-slip and they dry in like 10 minutes.
Lefflow Toddler Water Shoes Quick Dry Swim Socks
Silicone sippy top that fits over regular water bottles. Turns any bottle into a spill-proof toddler cup. Why did nobody think of this sooner??
Kiddikap Silicone Water Bottle Topper Toddlers
BAGS & ON-THE-GO
Waterproof mesh bag with a zipper AND 8 pockets. Sand falls right through but your stuff stays organized.
Tagitary Mesh Beach Bag with Zipper & 8 Pockets
XL mesh bag for hauling all the beach toys, towels, and snacks. Affordable and it holds way more than you'd think.
SupMLC Mesh Extra Large Beach Bags & Totes
A structured canvas tote with actual compartments, so your stuff isn't just floating around in one big pile.
Bagsmart Tote Bag - Amazon.com
Trendy clear jelly tote that's giving summer vibes. Cute for the pool or a beach day.
Case-Mate: Jelly Tote Bags - Amazon.com
Machine-washable picnic blanket with a waterproof sandproof backing. Roll it up with the carry handle and go.
Picnic Outdoor Waterproof Large Beach Mat
Oversized beach blanket that folds up tiny. Sandproof, quick dry, comes with stakes so the wind doesn't flip it.
WEKAPO Sandproof Waterproof Beach Blanket
These towels dry in half the time, are sand-free, and they're made from recycled materials. The prints are so cute too.
Dock & Bay Quick Dry Sand Free Towel
A portable charcuterie board with dividers, mini containers, and a lid. Perfect for beach and pool snack setups.
BPA-Free Food Safe Charcuterie Board w/ Lid
DRINKS, WIPES & EXTRAS
This kids tumbler keeps drinks cold for hours and the straw is spill-resistant. Dishwasher safe too, mama's dream.
Owala Kids BPA-Free Insulated Spill Tumbler
Insulated tumbler with a handle that little hands can actually grip. Sweatproof so it won't leave rings on everything.
REDUCE 14 Oz Coldee Kids Tumbler with Lid
Pour in juice or yogurt, zip it up, freeze. Homemade popsicles with zero mess and zero cleanup.
50 Disposable Ice Popsicle Mold Bags + 2 Holders
Silicone divided plates that suction to the table so they can't flip them. The lids make them perfect for on-the-go.
WeeSprout Suction Plates with Lids for Babies
99% water wipes that are gentle enough for newborns. I keep these everywhere — diaper bag, car, purse.
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Newborn Baby Wipes
Clip-on fan that rotates 360° — clip it to the stroller, car seat, or beach chair. Rechargeable so no batteries needed.
HomeLifairy Portable Stroller Fan USB/Battery
This air pump is literally 2.8 ounces and inflates/deflates pool floats, air mattresses, everything. Rechargeable. A MUST for summer.
FLEXTAILGEAR Portable Air Pump for Inflatables
No-mess foil art that keeps them busy for ages. Peel, stick, and the shiny foil does the rest, great for travel too.
URMYWO Fun Foil Art Craft Supplies Kits
Level Up the Fun
A whole water park in your backyard, double slides, rock climbing wall, jumping area, AND basketball. Birthday party = done.
Inflatable Double Water Slide for Adults Kids
Dinosaur-themed bounce house with a splash pool and dual slides. Comes with the blower included.
NBSPORT Dinosaur Inflatable Water Slide 7-in-1
No pedals needed, they wiggle and it moves! Bluetooth speaker, flashing wheels, and 2 speeds. The coolest ride-on toy.
FanttikRide N7 Classic Electric Wiggle Car
A real backpack beach chair sized for kids. They feel so grown up having their own folding chair.
Rio Beach Kid's 5-Position Lay Flat Backpack
100+ fun STEM experiments with stuff you already have at home. Perfect for rainy days or when they say "I'm bored."
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEM