https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:03:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1399746 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 01:54:46 +0000 Smurfette 1399746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: They have a plastic wagon that has a strap. That is the one I wanted for R but the ILs got her another one. I think that I am going to strap a belt the slats till R gets older and doesn't need to be strapped down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1399679 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:56:25 +0000 dojo 1399679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: I'll let you know! It came the other day and I'm assembling it right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1399672 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:53:52 +0000 photojane 1399672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MerryC: $60?! Wow! I don't think we have a Costco around here, but I'll keep my eyes out for a deal. I really love that.</p> <p>@Smurfette: I don't trust my kid in a wagon. She doesn't like to sit still. She will dive out. You should see her in a shopping cart... ay yi yi. </p> <p>@dojo: I was actually looking at that one, but it looked like the swing might not work for her for long. Is it bigger in person?</p> <p>Thanks everyone for the recommendations. I scoured CL &amp; didn't find much, but I'm going to check out the consignment down the street. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1399125 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:12:36 +0000 lemondrop 1399125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everything we have gotten from Step 2 has been awesome! We have a little tree house/slide (half off from a used kid's store) from them that is C's favorite thing on earth :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1399120 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:09:43 +0000 threeplusme 1399120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My boys loved their watertable! You would definitely keep an eye on Craigslist or a local Facebook swap and sell or even the curb for used outdoor stuff. I wouldn't buy new since it seems pretty easy to find used. I got a step 2 swingset that retails for $800 for $100 on craigslist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1399008 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:46:38 +0000 stargal 1399008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My boy loves his playhouse like plays with it for hours a day. He lo as opening the doors and windows </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398993 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:39:15 +0000 Boogs 1398993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO loves his sandbox. It's not too big, came with a lid, and was FREE on CL! Check there for some deals and I bet you can stretch your dollar even more! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398970 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:22:41 +0000 dojo 1398970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents got this for us - <a href="http://www.littletikes.com/slides+teeters/endless-adventuresr-swingalong-castle/invt/620256" rel="nofollow">http://www.littletikes.com/slides+teeters/endless-adventuresr-swingalong-castle/invt/620256</a> </p> <p>We are going to set it up inside for now and then move it outside probably in the summer. The only thing I will say about a sandbox is that I had one as a kid and we were always finding cat poop - so gross. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398948 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:04:24 +0000 Smurfette 1398948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are asking for a water table and Cozy Coupe for her bday. </p> <p>What about a wagon for walks around the neighborhood? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398803 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:56:44 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1398803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sandbox was their favorite toy... moreso than the water table. i don't think 12 months is too young! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398801 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:55:34 +0000 twinmama 1398801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a pirate ship slide and sandbox combo thing at costco for $60. It's this one: <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/outdoor-play-climbers/step2-dockside-sandbox-and-climber-727800-12530132" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.com/buy/outdoor-play-climbers/step2-dockside-sandbox-and-climber-727800-12530132</a></p> <p>Got it for them around 11 months and they got the hang of it quickly, though I had to be right there to catch any slips. Now at 18 months, they are all over it and totally stable. I can be across the yard. We also put plastic play balls in the sandbox part instead of sand. It worked fantastic and we can use those inside during the winter.</p> <p>Other things my kids liked: a tent that we set up with sleeping bags and pillows and toys (all stuff we already had), a kiddie pool, a ride on horse, their cozy coupe, and big play balls (like in those big nets at walmart). Goodwill is awesome for the big plastic outside toys. Ours always has a ton and they are usually $5 or less. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398767 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:44:53 +0000 Bao 1398767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: LO got hers for her first birthday and it only took her about 2 times and then she realized the sand in her mouth wasn't pleasant. She loves it though! You could always fill it with rice or something instead, less messy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398757 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:37:55 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1398757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't want to deal with the maintenance of a sandbox (covering it up, cleaning sand off her, etc). </p> <p>She loves this climber: <a href="http://toyzie.com/little-tikes-endless-adventures-climb-and-slide-castle/" rel="nofollow">http://toyzie.com/little-tikes-endless-adventures-climb-and-slide-castle/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398756 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:37:46 +0000 LuLu Mom 1398756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lo loves her slide, Crazy Coupe, &amp; her water table. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398751 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:36:21 +0000 JennyD 1398751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: she will totally eat the sand. And life will go on. Ours got a sandbox last summer when she was 18 months. She ate the sand a few times. It was gross. Then she quit doing it. Just make sure you get one with a good cover, and use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398746 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:34:51 +0000 JennyD 1398746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sand box. My sister played in hers until she was like, 10. Our in laws have one up at their place and all the kids still like to play with it (5, 4 and 2). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398744 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:33:42 +0000 photojane 1398744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: I was thinking about a sandbox, but I'm worried she'll just eat the sand and/or roll around and get it in all of her holes &amp; crevices! I don't know if she's old enough to enjoy it properly...? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398737 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:31:42 +0000 Bao 1398737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She loves her water table, sand box and push buggy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outside-play-stuff#post-1398729 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:29:08 +0000 photojane 1398729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're planning on using a tiny bit of our tax return to get Sadie some fun stuff for the backyard. We're thinking either a slide and a water table, a playhouse, or a little climber that has a slide. Sadie is about 12m, and I want her to enjoy it now through at least next summer. We're thinking around $150 or less. </p> <p>Which outdoor toys do your LO's like the most? What do you recommend?</p> <p>ETA: She already has a little pool that we'll bring out when it gets warmer. </p>