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Summer with Kids (SD Edition)
22 items
By
Brooke Hockett
south dakota summers are short so we go hard. water toys, outdoor gear, sun protection — everything we use from memorial day to labor day.
— rainbow sprinkler the kids run through for hours. under $15.
Rainbow Play Sprinkler - Sun Squad™: Kids Outdoor Toy, Ages 3+
— lights up at night which means we get extra outdoor time after dinner.
Wet & Wild Light Show Sprinkler - Sun Squad™: Outdoor Water Toy for Ages 4+
— the backyard waterpark. beats paying for a pool pass with 4 kids.
Jumbo Splash Pad Lawn Water Slide - Sun Squad™
— big enough for all 4 kids plus mom. sets up in 10 minutes.
Intex Swim Center 72in x 120in x 22in Family Backyard Inflatable Swimming Pool
— coast guard approved and the only life jacket my toddlers don't fight me on.
Puddle Jumper Child Life Vest
— pops up in seconds, uv protection, comes with sand toys. every lake trip.
Tiny Land® Baby Beach Tent with Sand Toys, Pop Up UV Sun Shelter for Kids, Baby Summer Outdoor - Light Blue Gingham
— the driveway art supplies. keeps them busy while i drink my coffee outside.
Crayola 24ct Washable Sidewalk Chalk - Bold Colors: Non-Toxic, Multicolor for Toddlers
— clean mineral sunscreen safe for the whole family. no white cast.
Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum - SPF 50 - 3 fl oz: Hypoallergenic, Paraben-Free, Vegan, Whole Body
— cheap enough that i don't care when they lose them at the park.
Girls' Heart Aviator Sunglasses - Cat & Jack™ Light Pink
— rechargeable bubble machine that lights up. instant backyard magic.
Automatic Firework Bubble Machine with LED Lights and Music, USB Rechargeable Bubble Maker, Ages 3+
— sand toy set with a basket so everything stays together for once.
Play Day Beach Basket Set, 10 Piece Sand Toy Set
— we make smoothie pops every week. the kids think it's a treat, it's just fruit.
Popsicle Molds 6 Pieces Silicone Ice Pop Molds BPA Free Popsicle Mold Reusable Easy Release Ice Pop Make
— the only sunglasses my toddlers will actually keep on. because bluey.
Bluey Kids Classic Sunglasses with UV Protection Blue - Walmart.com
— waterproof bottom so the grass doesn't soak through. parks, beach, backyard.
Mainstays Beach Blanket, Sand and Water Resistant, 79" x 59", Blue Grid
— baby float with a sun canopy. the built-in shade is everything.
SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy, Inflatable Pool Float for Baby Boys, Blue
— the cheap pool we don't stress about. if it pops, it's $20 to replace.
Play Day Round Inflatable Backyard Play Center & Kiddie Splash Pool, Ages 2 & up, Unisex
— soft cotton romper for hot days. easy diaper changes with the snaps.
Baby Girl Palm Tree Cotton Romper - Ivory | Carter's
— rashguard swim so i'm not reapplying sunscreen every 20 minutes.
Baby Recycled 1-Piece Rashguard Swimsuit - Little Planet | Carter's
— portable sound machine. clips to stroller, drowns out pool noise for naps.
Dreamegg Portable Noise Machine, 21 Sounds
— waterproof bluetooth speaker for backyard dance parties.
Bluetooth Speaker Wireless, IP67 Waterproof, 15W Stereo, 2500mAh Battery
— refillable hand soap we keep by the back door. less plastic all summer.
Hand Soap Starter Set
— clean spf 30 from pacifica. lightweight and no breakouts.
Glow Baby Super Lit SPF 30 Lotion
