From trampolines to sprinklers (and everything in between), keep the kids content for hours in the water (wings not included). Just don’t forget the sunscreen...
AquaPlay Deluxe Starter Set
We predict this toy could single-handedly kill several long summer hours. With more activities than you can shake a sprinkler at, this is one station they’ll keep coming back to.
AquaPlay Deluxe Starter Set; available at www.mastermindtoys.com; $150
Little Tikes Wade Lagoon Play Set
This constant-air splash pool with a slippery whale slide and misting sprayer gives new meaning to chilling in the backyard.
Little Tikes Wade Lagoon Play Set; available at www.sears.ca; $250
Sea-Doo Water Trampoline
Give your couch the summer off, and let your kids turn their obsession with jumping into a water sport. Dock it at the cottage or take it with you to the beach.
Sea-Doo Water Trampoline; available at www.canadiantire.ca; $350
Water Wheel
Bring out the baby lab coat, and let your young scientist explore cause and effect while cooling off in the kiddie pool.
Water Wheel; available at www.scholarschoice.ca; $21
Little Tikes Mini Superspiral Sprinkler
Summer wouldn’t be complete without getting soaked to the skin by a sprinkler. This baby sprays water (of course) and shoots out balls from the top.
Little Tikes Mini Superspiral Sprinkler; available at www.toysrus.ca; $15
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