“Honey, give the 6-year-old his toy back.”
Have you seen these toys before? I mean, I NEED new air filters, but I WANT a Watermelon Ball. Check out these inventive toys and the games you can play with them, plus 4 top-rated classics.
Watermelon Ball
After ten thousand years of filling beach balls with air, how did it take us this long to fill one with water? An underwater challenge for Keep Away, Football, Wall Ball, Soccer, etc. Bounce and pass it around the Lazy River. It also comes in a smaller Watermelon Jr. Version. OR if want the same thing for cheaper, but can’t stand the look of Watermelons, check out this one.
Water Wheel
The reviews on this are gold. Parents watch their kids play on it for hours trying to master this “hamster wheel”, only to try it themselves later, laughing that they could do no better.
Swim Thru Rings
Think of all the pool games! Soccer/Basketball/Quidditch: Combine a Watermelon Ball with these as goals. Obstacle Course: Alternate these with Dive toys. Ring Toss: Add point values and see if you can get a torpedo or watermelon ball through.
Subskate
Given that regular skateboards don’t awkwardly float while trying to mount them, I doubt skater skills are required. The reviews weren’t aplenty, but if your kids love a good challenge, and you like laughing at them, then what have you to lose?
Amphibious RC Car
Son: “Why is my RC battery dead?”
Dad, shifting nervously: “Whaaaat? Weird…Heh heh.”
Made for land and water and kids and parents.
Water Skip Balls
Because skipping rocks in the pool is frowned upon. Sold in a one-pack or a two-pack.
Treasure Dive Toys
A treasure-themed dive set. Need I say more? There are also a handful more on Amazon, or if you just want a set of gems, here is 20-pack, and here is a 4-pack.
Torpedos
I’m 31 years old and I’m still fascinated by a plastic toy that can swim better than me. Get a small size 4-pack at Amazon or Target. Or get a 21″ orange shark at Target or buy them individually at Arcadia.
Pool Hammock Chair
This unassuming floatie took me full on by surprise. It looks flimsy and lame, but when I tried my sister’s at the lake, I didn’t want to give it up. It’s the best floatie I’ve used (assuming you still want to be wet) and you can blow it up with your lungs. No pump required. Get it in a 2-pack at Amazon or a one-pack at Target or if you’d rather not pack it, Arcadia sells them at the Clubhouse!
