https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:01:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2741084 Sat, 27 May 2017 18:42:32 +0000 LemonJack 2741084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: Our sandbox is also the most used item, even over the swing set. I'm sure that'll change as DD gets older, but for now (she's almost 3), she can spend a LONG time in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2741000 Sat, 27 May 2017 07:10:24 +0000 Shantuck 2741000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son loved this last year at 4 (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005QIYRVY/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005QIYRVY/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8</a>). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740987 Sat, 27 May 2017 06:10:39 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2740987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our sand box is the most used item by far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740978 Fri, 26 May 2017 23:30:57 +0000 Kemma 2740978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cozy Coupe<br /> Paddling pool<br /> Sprinkler<br /> Wheel barrow<br /> Little Tykes lawnmower<br /> Trolley<br /> Bikes etc<br /> Garden tools </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740977 Fri, 26 May 2017 23:07:19 +0000 Miss Ariel 2740977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: we have a bubble mower too and while it seems easy to push the bubbles never actually come out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740908 Fri, 26 May 2017 17:45:48 +0000 Foodnerd81 2740908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: haha same here. I mean, yeah I think the kids would like that too... </p> [attach=2307/17/oql0kc.338x600.IMG_1266.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740902 Fri, 26 May 2017 17:27:59 +0000 hellobeeboston 2740902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ha.... I love that when I clicked on this thread this ad was greeting me at the top of the page - I WISH!</p> <p>[attach=1584/17/oqkzvb.450x379.Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-6.27.08-PM.png]</p> <p>We love our water table, bikes, scooters, push-toy lawnmowers, swing set, &amp; hammock. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740872 Fri, 26 May 2017 15:18:23 +0000 mediagirl 2740872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: if it helps, this is probably about the same size. Kids don't care about how big things are. ;-)</p> <p>[attach=251/17/oqktqo.600x450.2015-05-30-17.28.56-1.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740867 Fri, 26 May 2017 15:03:11 +0000 Foodnerd81 2740867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: oh you are right. Some so so reviews as well but something like that could be very fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740834 Fri, 26 May 2017 13:35:07 +0000 mediagirl 2740834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I don't think it's all that big. Look at the example pics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740830 Fri, 26 May 2017 13:32:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 2740830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: that is a super cute idea! I think my kids would love it. </p> <p>@mediagirl: how is that enormous pool and slide only $40?? I wonder if we have a big enough flat spot for t- our yard is kind of sloped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740811 Fri, 26 May 2017 13:19:08 +0000 looch 2740811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son was never a fan of the sprinkler, the water was too cold! He did however, like a shallow pool, so we did that a few times.</p> <p>We still have the sandbox, although I think this is for sure the last year. Last year, we had our plastic play kitchen outside and it got a ton of use with water play...which surprised me, because it had been largely ignored while inside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740795 Fri, 26 May 2017 13:02:58 +0000 gingerbebe 2740795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes we have the play sink stove thing set on top of a tough box as a play kitchen with some utensils and stacking bath cups and DS loves to make soup or cake in it using his play sand 🙄 We got ours on super sale for like $12!</p> <p>Also, we did put the slide in the pool last summer too, BUT we stopped because a lot of water got trapped in the slide and it was a beast getting it to drain out AND because my son started swimming UNDERNEATH the slide in the pool and I just had a horrific paranoia that something would happen to him if someone other than me was watching him outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740767 Fri, 26 May 2017 11:59:07 +0000 Alba4 2740767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS (turning 4 soon) loves his:<br /> Little tykes car/jeep<br /> Water table<br /> Sand box<br /> Lawn mower<br /> Balance bike<br /> Tricycle<br /> Scooter<br /> Chalk<br /> Bubbles<br /> Stomp rockets<br /> Fire hose backpack squirter<br /> Garden hoses in general<br /> Balls<br /> Tball set<br /> raised bed garden </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740639 Fri, 26 May 2017 09:22:13 +0000 mediagirl 2740639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petitenoisette: you know what is also fun? Sticking the LT slide into the pool....we did that for my daughter when she turned 3. She LOVED it. Still does... :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740636 Fri, 26 May 2017 09:21:16 +0000 petitenoisette 2740636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Ooh I like that and the price! I don't think our inflatable pool made it through last summer... </p> <p>We just got one of those little tikes slides but the big version. We don't have room for a swing set but it's been a huge hit (my 2 year old and 5/7 year old nieces all have loved it). </p> <p>I have to order my LO a kids broom bc she is obsessed with "helping" when i go to sweep off our patio. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740571 Fri, 26 May 2017 07:32:11 +0000 mediagirl 2740571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These types of backyard pools are so much fun for those ages. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Fantasy-Castle-Inflatable-Center/dp/B00O80KMJW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1495801861&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=intex+splash" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Fantasy-Castle-Inflatable-Center/dp/B00O80KMJW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1495801861&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=intex+splash</a></p> <p>We also have: foam swords, little tykes car, balls, bubbles, chalk, sand table/box. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740568 Fri, 26 May 2017 07:24:22 +0000 Cole 2740568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Little tikes splish splash sink is a lot of fun and is inexpensive. This is our second dinner with it and it's a big hit. It's easier to fill it up and do water play with this than it is to pull out the whole water table and way easier to keep clean. </p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/little-tikes-174-splish-splash-sink-stove-153/-/A-15520723?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;CPNG=PLA_Toys+Shopping&#038;adgroup=SC_Toys&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=m&#038;location=9016948&#038;gclid=CjwKEAjwpJ_JBRC3tYai4Ky09zQSJAC5r7ru7MOPRNq5nVUPnMSYF0ZxmKL3_8Jyf78riVXrxCcJ-BoC3Cnw_wcB&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/little-tikes-174-splish-splash-sink-stove-153/-/A-15520723?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;CPNG=PLA_Toys+Shopping&#038;adgroup=SC_Toys&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=m&#038;location=9016948&#038;gclid=CjwKEAjwpJ_JBRC3tYai4Ky09zQSJAC5r7ru7MOPRNq5nVUPnMSYF0ZxmKL3_8Jyf78riVXrxCcJ-BoC3Cnw_wcB&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740533 Fri, 26 May 2017 01:09:11 +0000 gingerbebe 2740533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We like the Bubble Blitz bubble machine.<br /> Sandbox with beach toys<br /> Water table<br /> A small kiddie picnic table<br /> Little kid size Adirondack chair set (they come in a set of 2)<br /> We have a mud kitchen set up with odds and ends<br /> Kiddie pool with ball pit balls</p> <p>This is the best sprinkler thing. It's like 3 bucks at Home Depot and sprays a large area and my 2.5 year old loves splashing around the yard when it's on.</p> <p>Spot Sprinkler for small to medium area watering, troubleshooting TLC Needed areas of Lawn and Garden (1PC) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E13L5C8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3x8jzb911FJYA" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E13L5C8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3x8jzb911FJYA</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740516 Thu, 25 May 2017 22:39:46 +0000 Foodnerd81 2740516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: several of our friends actually this andnits awesome. But I'm thinking something with a little less set up time, ideally. </p> <p>@matador84: omg that looks amazing. But maybe a bit much for our backyard. </p> <p>@Charm54: mine love the watering can too. $3 well spent. We do plan to get a swing set at some point but probably not until next summer. Unless a grandparent wants to be really generous 😁 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740404 Thu, 25 May 2017 18:49:45 +0000 Charm54 2740404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Stomp Rocket, Plasma Car, bouncy jumping ball thing are my DD1 (3.5yo) favourites. Dd2 (1.5) loves her little tikes t ball set, Cozy coupe, and the watering can haha.</p> <p> Both are obsessed with their play set we got from Costco. It was an investment but well worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740402 Thu, 25 May 2017 18:42:01 +0000 matador84 2740402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 3 and 4 year old are obsessed with this. No more summer toys needed at our house!</p> <p><a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2450858/banzai-plummet-falls-adventure-slide.jsp?submit-search=web-ta-product&#038;pfm=search-ta%20product&#038;search=water%20slides" rel="nofollow">https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2450858/banzai-plummet-falls-adventure-slide.jsp?submit-search=web-ta-product&#038;pfm=search-ta%20product&#038;search=water%20slides</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740397 Thu, 25 May 2017 18:33:40 +0000 erinbaderin 2740397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your budget? If you want to splurge a little we have a Little Tykes bounce house that is a huge huge hit. (<a href="https://m.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3987665" rel="nofollow">https://m.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3987665</a>) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740390 Thu, 25 May 2017 18:18:17 +0000 Finfan 2740390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>plastic play kitchen! </p> <p>Bubble machine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740302 Thu, 25 May 2017 16:18:14 +0000 snowjewelz 2740302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I don't think I had FP... I got it from Walmart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740301 Thu, 25 May 2017 16:17:23 +0000 Foodnerd81 2740301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: which mower did you have? I was looking at the fisher price one but I don't want something they won't like using. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740296 Thu, 25 May 2017 16:14:27 +0000 snowjewelz 2740296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Didn't like bubble mower; or maybe it was just the one we got; hard to push esp on grass! Def an auto bubble machine though! </p> <p>My 2.5 year loves her slide, playhouse, water table, sand table, and kiddie pool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-summer-outdoor-toys#post-2740295 Thu, 25 May 2017 16:10:52 +0000 Foodnerd81 2740295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>what are your favorite summer outdoor toys/ activities for your LO? This will be our first summer in a house, with a yard and deck. We have a small water table and little kiddie pool already. With my almost 4 year old having her birthday coming up, I'm trying to put together a wish list for her. </p> <p>I thinking a sprinkler or splash something or other would be fun for both the almost 4 yo and the 1.5 year old. Any specific things that are fun? Also some type of bubble blowing thing- I saw the bubble mower on Amazon and thought it looked fun. </p> <p>Links appreciated! </p>