How are you keeping the kids cool this summer? Living in the south we definitely know that the summer heat can keep you indoors more than you’d like. This summer the kids and I are constantly on the hunt for the hottest summer toys and ways to beat the heat. We are keeping “cool” this summer in every way possible.
Keep Kids Cool This Summer
Drink In The Box
Breeze through snack time with your own Snack in the Box and Drink in the Box from Precidio Designs. These cool containers keep our favorite snacks fresh and dry. We love that we can clearly see the Snack in the Box contents and keep them from being smushed in my bag. The Drink in the Box is the perfect companion to our snack box. It’s the perfect way to keep the kids hydrated and healthy. No more juice boxes, we have replaced them with this reusable drink in the box option. These are suitable for kids ages 3 years and up and available in Blue, Pink, Orange, Green and Purple. We absolutely love our Drink in the Box and Snack in the Box containers. I toss them in the dishwasher and set them out mid-day so the kids have their snacks and water with them at all times. Wen it’s time to head out, I simply refill them and take them wherever we go.
Available at DrinkintheBox.
Jumbo Dinosaur Puzzle
The two sided dinosaur puzzle is perfect for indoor play and beating the heat. Developing an early love for dinosaurs and science this puzzle is a lesson in itself. Jumbo Dinosaur Floor Puzzle from Learning Resources is a big, bright T-Rex on one side, with his skeleton on the other side. Perfect for ages 3 years+. My kids love displaying this foam puzzle in their room and walking alongside one of their favorite dinosaurs.
Shop for the Jumbo T-Rex Puzzle.
Travel Games
Keep the kids entertained whenever boredom strikes. You know those really boring “are we there yet” car rides? The Purple Cow magnetic travel games are the perfect way to add fun and pass the time. Bring along all the classics you love like Hangman, Checkers, and Tic Tac Toe & 4 in a Row with you anywhere. The magnetic game pieces and a tin case that opens to become the game board keep the game from slipping and sliding. These compact games can go right in moms purse and be played with minimal space.. Perfect for ages 4 years and up.
Shop The Purple Cow Magnetic Travel Games Hangman, Checkers, and Tic Tac Toe & 4 in a Row.
Smash Pong
There is a new poppin’ game that is a big hit with the kids in our neighborhood. Smash Pong!™ from Educational Insights! is a game of competition that challenges you to strategic silly fun.
My kids played this game for hours last week. We were beating the heat and trying to keep cool, so we brought this game indoors and took the challenge. Each player takes 1 of 20 challenge cards and uses the smash pong launcher to launch one of the 6 Balls into the bucket. Ready, aim, smash! Practice strategy, thinking and teamwork.
Available online at EducationaInsights.
Spray Station
Make bath or pool time an adventure with the Yookidoo® Submarine Spray Station. The circulating pump system attaches to the bottom of the tub and draws water up through the yellow submarine into the diver shower head. Squeeze the sides of the diver for a stream of fun. Perfect for independent play and exploring in kids ages 2-6.
My daughter needed something for bath time that would get her in the tub and entertain her while I wash her up. The spray station is the perfect way to get her playing. She loves spraying the water into the funnel and watching the googly eyes. Now to get her out of the tub for bed.
Shop our favorite bath toy the Yookidoo® Submarine Spray Station.
HABA Spilling Funnel
Perfect for sand and water the Spilling Funnel from HABA USA is all you need for endless beach fun. Add water plus sand and spill the sand into your own unique creations. This funnel reminds me of all the mud pies we used to make with a funnel as kids. Great for ages 3 years+.
Available online at HABA USA.
