With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about adding one or two outdoor toys to your bag of tricks. Without further ado, I give you…my ultimate outdoor toddler toy list.
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Not everyone has the luxury of having a fenced in yard or plentiful space (indoor or outdoor). These toys are perfect if that is the case!
Space Savers
Kidzlane Shark Bubble Machine for Kids & Toddlers Automatic Bubble Maker for Outdoor Toy and Parties Shark Toy Gift for Toddlers
Bubbles are the quintessential outdoor toddler toy! Perfect for littles and really, not much space is required. I finally caved in and bought this after going through bottles of dollar store bubbles, the long bubble wands, a cheapo bubble machine, and a bubble gun you have to keep pressing. GAH! This machine just blows continuously, allowing you to keep an eye on your kiddos without having to constantly blow bubbles yourself!
Intex Crystal Blue Inflatable Pool, 45 x 10Click N' Play Ball Pit Balls for Kids, 200 Pack - Plastic Refill Balls, Phthalate & BPA Free, Reusable Storage Bag with Zipper, Gift for Toddlers and Kids for Ball Pit, Bright ColorsBath Toy, Fishing Floating Bath Squirters Toy and Water Spoon with Organizer Bag(8 Pack), KarberDark Fish Net Game in Bathtub Bathroom Pool Bath Time for Kids Toddler Baby Boys Girls by KarberDark
What kiddo doesn’t love a kiddie pool? This one is inflatable, so you can deflate it and fold it up for easy storage. My favorite thing about kiddie pools…they aren’t just for water! You can put ball pit balls inside, bath toys, anything! A versatile and relatively inexpensive outdoor toddler toy.
Honeysticks 100% Pure Beeswax Crayons (12 Pack) - Non-Toxic Crayons, Safe for Babies and Toddlers, For 1 Year Plus, Handmade in New Zealand with Natural Beeswax and Food-Grade Colors, Eco-Friendly.
Sidewalk chalk is a must for outdoor fun! I love that these are nontoxic, especially since I caught Peanut LICKING a piece of chalk the other day. Oy!!
Little Tikes First Slip And Slide, Easy Set Up Playset for Indoor Outdoor Backyard, Easy to Store, Safe Toy for Toddler,Kids (Red/Blue), 39.00''L x 18.00''W x 23.00''H
We get so much use out of our toddler slide! Truth be told, I drag it down to our basement, up into our living room, into the playroom, AND out to the backyard! It’s so lightweight and easy to tote around. Not a substitute for a giant park slide, of course, but it gets the job done!
Ride On Toys
Little Tikes Princess Cozy Coupe Ride-On Toy - Toddler Car Push and Buggy Includes Working Doors, Steering Wheel, Horn, Gas Cap, Ignition Switch - For Boys and Girls Active Play , Magenta
This is a fan favorite in our household. The floor bottom comes up, so older toddlers can “drive” themselves. (Younger toddlers can ride in style and just get pushed around with the floor bottom intact.)
Step2 Push Around Buggy GT for Kids, Push Car with Seat Belt and Horn, Toddlers Ages 1.5 3 Years Old, Max Weight 50 lbs., Easy Storage, Ideal Stroller Substitute, Pink
This little vehicle is perfect for walks around the neighborhood!
Kid Trax 12V Ford Bronco Ride-On Toy for Ages 3-7, Battery Powered, LED Headlights, FM Radio, MP3, Horn, 2-Seater, Max Weight 130 lb, 2 Speeds, Electric Car for Kids, Kids Ride on Toys, No Remote
This is perfect for two kids. Too cute!
We don’t actually own this toy (yet) but we’ve used it at a friend’s house…and Nugget LOVED it. Peanut is still a little too young (it’s for ages 3-5). Great for balance, gross motor skills, and getting that body MOVING!
Strider ST-S4YE - 12 Sport Balance Bike, Ages 18 Months to 5 Years, YellowJoovy Noodle Bike Helmet for Toddlers and Kids Aged 1-9 with Adjustable-Fit Sizing Dial, Sun Visor, Pinch Guard on Chin Strap, and 14 Vents to Keep Little Ones Cool (Small, Pink)
Once your kiddo’s feet can reach the ground, this is a great toy for practicing balance and getting those legs moving! (And, of course, a helmet for safety!)
Toys that Inspire Movement
Backyard Discovery Skyfort All Cedar Swing Set, Elevated Covered Wood Roof Clubhouse with Bay Windows, 2 Belt Swings, Web Swing, 10ft Wave Slide, 5 ft Tube Slide, Covered Picnic Table, 5 ft Rock Wall
After much hemming and hawing, we finally decided to bite the bullet and get a playground for our backyard. Prior to social distancing and the quarantine, we lived a block away from THREE different parks. We never really had a need for a play set of our own and the kids were younger. Fast forward to now. Mama can’t WAIT for this to arrive in the next few weeks! Seriously. I can’t wait.
Blast Zone Big Ol Bouncer - 15x12 Inflatable Bounce House with Blower - Huge - Premium Quality - Great For Events - Holds 6 Kids
As far as big toys go, this is another Big Kahuna. We absolutely LOVE this bounce house! It’s sturdy, easy to set up and take down, and can be used indoor or outdoor (depending on space). For a more in-depth review of this product, head on over to Best Energy Burning Toys for Toddlers.
We ADORE this toy! So entertaining, especially when shared.
Toys Involving Water
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Toddler Water Table, Outdoor Kids Water Sensory Table, Ages 1.5+ Years Old, 13 Piece Water Toy Accessories, Blue & Green
If I had the chance to buy a different water table, this is the one I’d go with. I love that it has two levels and comes with a ton of accessories. Don’t get me wrong, I love the one we have (especially since it has an umbrella). But I love the versatility of this one.
Float Joy Sprinkler for Kids Unicorn Water Sprinklers Inflatable Toys for Outdoor Play Summer Yard Kids and Adults Party Decoration
This is the most unique and fun outdoor toddler toy we’ve ever received! Definitely do not file this under “space saver”, however! Standing nearly 6 feet tall, it takes up a TON of space…but it’s hilarious, delightful, and so much fun.
Outdoor Furniture
American Plastic Toys Kids Adirondack (2-Pack, Purple), Stackable, Outdoor, Beach, Lawn, Indoor, Lightweight, Portable, Wide Armrests, Comfortable Lounge Chairs for Children
These are lightweight and fun for the kiddos to sit in. We bring these in and out of the house all the time.
I’m actually considering getting a SECOND one of these! We are currently using this inside our house (sans umbrella) because it’s such a great space for the girls to eat, color, work on puzzles and projects, etc. It’s sturdy enough that I can sit on it with them but still light enough that I can drag it outside when I need to. Now that the weather is getting nicer, I might get a second one just for outside.
Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage Kids Playhouse, Indoor and Outdoor Playset, Interactive Sounds, Toddlers 1.5+ Years Old, Easy to Assemble Backyard Discovery Playhouse, Grey
This is a great outdoor toy. The girls bring in their own additional toys (kitchen supplies, chairs, baby dolls, etc.). I love that there’s a lot of open “windows” for good air flow. Some of these houses can get kind of hot inside! This one is fantastic.
Need more inspo? Check out 12 Must Have Toddler Toys and Best Energy Burning Toys for Toddlers.
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Happy playing!
