Summer Toy Guide: 11 of Our Favorite Toys for a Fun-filled Summer
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We are so excited that summer is here! And if you’re looking to be the mom of the year with the coolest toys to keep your little one entertained… You’re in the right place!
Ready to take advantage of these warm, sunny months? Read on to find 11 of our absolute favorite toys for toddlers and kids — perfect for hours of summertime fun!
- Land of Dough
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Get ready to mix, mold, shape and create! Land of Dough is the perfect activity for creative kiddos. The vibrant colors, delicious scents, and surprises hidden inside are sure to delight your little ones as they dig into these fun play dough sets.
We love that Land of Dough’s sets are inspired by classic themes and magical places that all kids will love.
Start your little off with a colorful kit like Moon Mission, Over the Rainbow, Space Galaxy, or Unicorn Horn.
Or grab one of our favorite Land of Dough sets — like Under the Sea, Construction Time or Rainbow Mini.
Let the dough air dry if you want to keep a special sculpture — save the dough for continued fun! And did we mention how cute the accessories are? Check out their rolling pattern kit and learning numbers kit.
- The Original AirFort
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Need an activity that you can set up in seconds, but will keep your kiddos entertained for hours? We cannot get over how easy — and fun! — the Original AirFort is.
You don’t need a ton of blankets, pillows, or complicated construction. The AirFort inflates in literally half a minute!
Let your imagination run wild — escape into the jungle for an afternoon of adventure with the Jungle Camo theme. Launch into the depths of the galaxies on a space shuttle. Or pretend you’re a prince or princess with a royal castle.
The AirFort is the perfect indoor escape — especially when it’s too hot to play outside! And we love how roomy it is inside — perfect for big families, sleepovers, and playdates.
- Tender Leaf’s Birdie Skittles
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Ready, set, bowl! Whether your kiddo is content to play inside or they’re eager for some outdoor fun — the whimsical Birdie Skittles bowling game is a win-win.
Great for building gross motor skills — toddlers will love setting up these colorful, friendly pigeons and knocking them down, again and again!
And these cute pigeons are sure to be a favorite for older kiddos too! Try to knock down your favorite color. Or hit a number of your choosing. There are so many options for fun, competitive games that will delight your little ones all summer long.
- Micro Kickboard Maxi Deluxe
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From scooting around the driveway, to keeping up with the family on an afternoon stroll, or popping it in the trunk for a family road trip… The Maxi is the perfect first scooter for your little ones.
We love how the Maxi’s 3-wheel kickboard-style ride feels a little like being on a skateboard, but with more control!
Perfect for summertime fun and scooting to school in the fall… The motion-activated light up wheels are an absolute blast. And you can go all out with colorful Micro Streamers to really have some fun in the sun!
- Glo Pals Sensory Play Jar
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Delight your little one’s senses with the Glo Pals Sensory Play Jar! This creative take on the classic sensory bin opens up new worlds for your child as they curate new sensory experiences!
Search for new treasures on a nature walk around the neighborhood…or collect special keepsakes from your family trip to the beach…
Simply add these delightful items to your sensory jar, fill them with water, and let the magic begin!
For even more fun, tap the jar to change colors. You can even add creative fillers to enhance your little one’s sensory experience or pop in one of your favorite Glo Pal Light Up Cubes!
This sensory jar makes it easy for your little one’s imagination to run wild (in a good way!) — and we love that your child can take their sensory creations with them on the go.
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Transform hum-drum summer afternoons into immersive learning experiences with one of our must-have toys for families toddlers and young kiddos — the Toniebox!
A clever take on audiobooks, the Toniebox is the perfect alternative to plopping your child in front of the TV. In fact…96% of families have reduced time spent on tablets and TV significantly since their Toniebox arrived!
And with over 120 Tonies to choose from — the fun never has to end!
Listen to your favorite childhood songs, hear your child’s beloved book come to life, or spend time with your favorite Disney characters…
And with the Listen & Play Bag, you can easily take your Toniebox and accessories along for lots of fun on the go!
- Tender Leaf Toys Pretend Play Sets
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Get ready to banish the summertime blues with an amazing activity set from Tender Leaf Toys!
Whether it’s embarking on a one-of-a-kind safari adventure, whipping up a tasty culinary treat, building something like dad, or saving the day as a skilled doctor…
Tender Leaf’s activity sets give your kiddos everything they need to enjoy hours of fun pretend play.
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Because when your living room gets transformed into an African safari — you need a Safari adventure bag! Your children will love exploring with a real owl compass, “mosquito spray”, and their very own camera to capture photos of all the exotic animals they come across on their adventures.
Or when your child’s beloved teddy bear falls and skins their knee — your little one will have all the tools they need to take care of their friend with the Doctor’s Bag… A stethoscope, doctor’s knee hammer, and even a tube of “ointment.”
- Banana Panda Learning Activities
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Ready to give your baby a leg up with learning their letters, numbers, colors and shapes? Want to get your tiny tot ready for preschool? Prepping for Kindergarten this coming fall?
You need to know about Banana Panda!
Whether your child is making their first attempts at coloring or they’re ready to practice write their first word… Banana Panda is one of our favorite brands for fun, educational learning for little ones.
They have games, coloring books, drawing pads, creative flashcards, puzzles… You name it! With so many engaging activities your little one will be having so much fun — summer will fly by!
Here are a few of our favorite Banana Panda activities:
- A fun twist on the classic bingo game — Let’s Play Yummy Bingo.
- Cute write-on, wipe-off cards for endless learning on the go — Let’s Write and Wipe Cards
- Accordion-style looooong coloring books — “The Write Grip” Looong Coloring Books
- Fun, contrasting puzzles for mixing and matching — High Contrast Puzzles Match the Batch
Find even more amazing Banana Panda activities HERE.
- Veggie Baby Finger Paints
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Need to keep those little hands busy? Painting is one of our go-to summer activities! Especially with Veggie Baby Finger Paints.
These paints are perfect for toddlers enjoying the sensory experience of painting. And the best part?
They are completely edible!
The only ingredients are natural and organic veggies — so you don’t have to worry if your little one’s fingers end up in their mouth or if paint accidentally gets in their eyes!
These veggie paints are also great for older kids that are learning to create works of art with paint brushes. Simply add a little water for vibrant paint colors that will last you all summer long!
- Tender Leaf Pond Dipping
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Let’s go fish! We love Tender Leaf’s beautifully curated wooden toys and their Pond Dipping Game is one of our absolute favorites.
Whether you want to get ready for your upcoming family camping trip…or your little one is curious to learn about the cute critters they can find in nature…
The Pond Dipping Game is a wonderful summertime activity that goes a step beyond the classic “go fish” game, featuring a fun collection of aquatic friends. Find the tadpole, snail, duck…and more!
- Eeboo Ready to Grow Progressive Puzzles
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When in doubt… Pull a puzzle out!
We love a good puzzle for teaching young kiddos problem solving and hand-eye coordination. Plus, it helps calm those wiggly bodies as they concentrate on finding the right pieces to reveal the hidden picture.
For young kiddos just learning to complete puzzles for the first time — try the Eeboo Ready to Grow Progressive Puzzles. This set contains a 3, 4, 6, 9 and 12-piece puzzle. This helps little ones tackle several puzzles with different levels of difficulty.
And puzzles are a great activity for kids of all ages! Eeboo also has beautifully illustrated 20 Piece Puzzles that will bring the whole family together for some summertime fun.
Need More Help Finding More Fun Summer Toys for Toddlers and Kids?
Shop online or come by the shop to pick out your summertime games, toys, and activities in person. We’d love to help you put together the plan for the perfect summer for your little ones!
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