Even small children get cabin fever when it’s sunny outside and the conditions are perfect for playtime. No matter how well-equipped a playroom is, kids will always want to play on green grass and under blue skies. You don’t need to take them somewhere fancy and expensive for summer. Let your children build wonderful summertime memories in your own backyard with these seven toys that are perfectly suited for warm outdoor weather.
Haba Play Tent Magic Wood
Camping in the backyard, patio, or garden is practically a summertime ritual for kids. Allow them to do it in style and with lots of imagination courtesy of this bright green tent from Haba. A whimsical forest scene with smiling animals and leafy trees is depicted on its exterior “walls”. It’s perfect for summer night camp-outs with storytelling and singing! It also looks great as a fixture in your child’s playroom or bedroom. Ideal for toddlers from two to three years old, the Haba Magic Wood play tent can be completely folded up and stored away during off-season.
Kettler Tricycle Kiddi-o Air Swift
Active toddlers can really have summertime fun with the Kettler Kiddi-o Trike which ups the ante on safety. It’s a bright green and blue tricycle featuring the patented Limited Turn Radius that prevents it from tipping over. Its Quik-Adjust frame allows the trike to grow with your toddler. Your children can practice their locomotor skills with this cool summer toy without you having to worry about them getting hurt.
Anatex Standing Easel
Let the riotous colors of summer inspire your budding artist to practice their skills at drawing and painting outdoors. For convenience and creativity, give them this fun standing easel from Anatex. It features a dry-erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other. It comes with storage spaces for cups and drawing utensils, and a roll of easel paper to draw and paint on. Built to last for years of art-making, it’s a great summertime tool to encourage their imagination and ignite their creativity.
Mary Engelbreit Tea Time Table and Two Chairs
Complement your toddler’s first tea set with a tea table and chairs, then set them up under the shade of trees during summer. This tea time table and chairs from Anatex features whimsical pastel-colored art from Mary Engelbreit. It’s made of durable materials so that your children and their playmates can enjoy afternoon tea at your patio or garden. You can also place the table and chairs in their room to accommodate reading, writing, and drawing activities once summer is over.
Lay-n-Go Activity Mat
Your child can now take his favorite toy (or toys!) outside in the sunshine, thanks to the Lay-n-Go activity mat. It’s five feet in diameter, creating ample space for hundreds of small toy pieces and ensuring that nothing gets lost during playtime. This mat is made of durable and water-resistant materials, making it ideal for outdoor play. It’s also a handy storage unit for your kid’s favorite playthings, as packing them up is a simple matter of pulling the drawstring and converting the mat into a bag!
Boba Mini Doll Carrier
There is always that one favorite doll or stuffed animal which gets to travel, sleep, and do all sorts of imaginary stuff with your child. During summer, outdoor activities should not limit your precious little one from bringing their favorite toy with them anywhere they go. Introduce the concept of babywearing to your child with the Boba mini doll carrier. Made of 100% cotton, it features waist and chest buckles to keep their favorite doll securely latched onto your child at all times.
Skip Hop Playspot F
iles
Outdoor summertime fun can become an extra colorful affair with the Skip Hop Playspot foam tiles. They keep your toddler comfortably cushioned with different colored foam tiles that are easy to put together. You can set the tiles up anywhere outdoors for an instant pastel-toned playground: in the garden, patio, or even near a kiddie pool!
