Stuff that actually lives in my backyard (plus a few favorites from the neighbor moms’ yards). From floaties that survive rough play to toys that keep the kids busy so I can sit down for 5 seconds. Some budget-friendly, easy to blow up, and Kennett S...
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Floaties
Toys
Floaties
Floaties we really use in our yards – mine and the neighbor moms. Sturdy, easy to blow up, and tough enough for rough kids and cousin swim days.
Good backup float for cousins and extra kids who pop up.
Business and Pleasure Co Pool Ring | Wayfair
Doesn’t deflate by noon, even on long cookout days.
Textiles Hub Water Hammock Pool Floats - Fabric Inflatable Pool Hammock Float Floaties 1 (Saddle Chair Drifter) Lake Beach Floating Swimming Pool Rafts Toys For Adults | Wayfair
This is my ‘I’m not getting in the water today’ float.
Textiles Hub 3 Pack Inflatable Pool Floats Water Hammock Lounges Multipurpose Swimming Pool Accessories Saddle Lounge Chair, Drifter For Pool Lake Outdoor Beach | Wayfair
We used this all last summer and it’s still going strong
Big Joe Pool Petz Alligator Kid's Float (Non-inflatable) & Reviews | Wayfair
My nervous kid actually relaxed in this one.
Big Joe Pool Noodle Float & Reviews | Wayfair
If you only grab one float from this list, I’d start with this.
Big Joe Banana Pool Noodle & Reviews | Wayfair
Big enough for my big kids but still feels safe for the littles with me right there.
Northlight Seasonal 87" Red And Blue Jumbo Parrot Ride-On Inflatable Swimming Pool Float | Wayfair
Good ‘photo moment’ float if you wanna be extra in the backyard.
Swimline Giant 73" Long Wild Tiger Inflatable Ride On Swimming Pool Toy Float | Wayfair
Folds down small enough to throw in the trunk for beach days
Duck Ride On Float Novelty Float - Sun Squad™
Easy to blow up without passing out, thank you.
Split Ring Flower Novelty Float - Sun Squad™
Bright color so I can spot my kid quick in a busy pool.
Popsicle Lounge Float with Glitter Novelty Float - Sun Squad™ Red: Water Novelty Inflatable
Handles make it way easier when they start acting wild.
Jasonwell 124'' Inflatable T-Rex Pool Float
This is the one my neighbor has that all the kids grab first.
Pool Central Inflatable Purple Two Headed Curly Serpent Swimming Pool Float Toy 96-Inch | Wayfair
Toys
Pool toys you’ll actually see all over our backyards in Kennett Square – dive toys, balls, and games that keep the kids busy so I can chill in my chair and just watch.
We keep two of these out all summer, the kids fight over them.
QPAU Inflatable Tank Pool Float with Cannon
Perfect ‘I need 20 minutes to sit down’ pool toy.
Inflatable Dart Toss Pool Toy Set for Kids & Adults
Good for mixed ages – my big kids and their friends still play with this.
Pool Central 54" Brown Inflatable Swimming Pool Log Flume Joust Set | Wayfair
This is the one the neighbor kids always call dibs on
Coconut Grove Lea the Jellyfish Splash Buddies
If you host cookouts, this is an easy win for a bunch of kids.
TicTac Shot Inflatable Pool Toy Set
Survived last summer in my yard AND my neighbor’s
2-in-1 Shark Tic-Tac-Toe Pool Game Set
If your kid gets bored easily, start with this one.
Bennol 2.4Ghz RC Shark Toy with Light & Spray
Comes out for every cookout, hasn’t popped yet somehow.
