The Very Best Water Toys for Kids (According to Us)

Parents, the hot weather is coming, and you probably feel like you need more water toys like you need more LEGO bricks underfoot. We get it! But, to guarantee a summer of fun in your backyard oasis, you might want a few new pool toys and pool floats to throw into the mix. We’ve scoured the web to find some of the coolest ones out there, and trust us, you might even be tempted to try them out. From a super backyard water slide to an obstacle course/wading pool, keep reading to see them all. 

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Inflatable Super Backyard Water Slide

$119 BUY NOW

Create your own water park in the backyard with this giant inflatable water slide. It inflates and deflates quickly, can be used with any water hose and works both on the grass or by the pool! 

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Aqua Stingray Underwater Glider

$15 BUY NOW

Catch it if you can! This brightly colored stingray propels itself and glides through the water—traveling over 60 feet!

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Pool Volleyball Set

$11 BUY NOW

Cool off with a quick game of volleyball in your kiddie pool. Made from sturdy 10-gauge vinyl with a 7-gauge vinyl ball, this kiddie pool volleyball set also features weighted pole bases so it won’t tip over. 

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Max Liquidator Water Blaster

$23 for a six-pack BUY NOW

You can never have too many water blasters in the summer. Fun for the pool or just about anywhere, this ultimate water toy comes in a pack of six.

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GoSports Splash Hoop 360

$23 BUY NOW

Basketball is always cool … but it’s even cooler in the pool! Make a splash as you try to beat the buzzer and the heat this summer with the Go Sports Splash Hoop 360. The set includes one splash hoop, two water basketballs, and a ball pump. Swish!

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Splash Bombs Treasure Hunter Dive Set

$8 BUY NOW

Sunken treasure? Yes, please! Little treasure hunters will enjoy searching for this underwater treasure hunter set’s shiny gold and silver coins, faux jewels and stones. They all glitter at the bottom of your pool, just waiting to be discovered.

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Swimline BattleBoards Squirter Set

$56 BUY NOW

These kick-powered inflatable boards make for an epic pool game! There are two squirters and a splash screen on each board.

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Louie Lobster Claw Catcher Pool Toy

$17 BUY NOW

Squeeze the handle and—SNAP!—Louie Lobster’s claws clamp shut. This colorful playset comes with three fishy sinkers to grab.

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Team Magnus Slip and Slide

$88 BUY NOW

If you don’t have one afternoon on a Slip and Slide, is it summer? This heavy-duty version has twin lanes for racing, and you can get bodyboards for the extra slide factor.

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