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The best kids' water toys for your garden 2022
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Children LOVE playing with water, so if you're lucky enough to have a garden, why not buy them fun (and refreshing) water toy?
There are SO many types to choose from, including slides, play tables and sprinklers.
Water play has been scientifically proven to have a relaxing and calming effect on children, so these toys and activities are ideal for these strange and stressful times
Another bonus is that it will keep little ones offline and help them cool during spells of warmer weather.
We've rounded-up our favourites for all budgets, ages and garden sizes, see below.
1. Splash Sprint Water Slide
*Contains one slide, two ground stakes and one repair patch
*Includes two bonus bodyboards
*Measures approximately 4.8 meters long and 1.4 meters wide
This colourful water slide is perfect for any garden during the summer months.
It's easy-peasy to assemble and when not in use it folds flat for easy storage. Its surface is slick and slippery and it will keep little ones entertained for hours and hours.
2. Sprinkler Pad
*Crafted from environmentally-friendly PVC material
*Has a baby splash pad, wading pool and sprinkler
*Suitable for up to four children
Little ones will love splashing around on this fun sprinkler pad. It's an all-in-one baby splash pad, wading pool AND outdoor sprinkler.
Plus, it's easy to set up; just connect to the hose and adjust the water pressure to your preference. It's a great way for little ones to cool off in the heat!
3. Sand and Water Play Table
*Table for outdoor play with four separate activity sections to explore and play with
*Can be filled with water, sand or mud
*Easy to wipe clean and dismantles for easy storage
This fun outdoor play set is great for children who love getting messy with water, sand or mud.
As well as different compartments it has toys, spades, buckets and other fun tools to play with.
4. Spiralling Seas Water Play Table
*Has lots of fun features
*Will improve your child's motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills
*Suitable for children over years old
This play table is the perfect addition to any garden for some splashingly good play time!
It features a central spiral for the ball to roll through and down into the base, a ferris wheel that scoops the ball up again and a spinner to power the water.
5. Aquaplay Waterway
*Contains 21 pieces – a container boat, amphibian truck plus a hippo
*Folds away into a handy suitcase when not in use
*Suitable for children aged three years old and up
Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, this fun water toy is just perfect for the summer months!
And, as well as being lots of fun, it's educational, too. The canal and lock system helps children learn about scientific ideas such as how water moves and the concept of things being full and empty. Plus, your child will improve their hand– eye coordination as they pour, splash and fill containers.
6. Beach Ball Sprinkler
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