Kids bored already? Check out this list of bestselling, highest-rated sprinkler toys for the back yard. Just hook up the hose, douse them with sunscreen, and watch them have fun.
- Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch sprinkler toys are always a hit. The Blossom Bright Sprinkler is 27% off at $14.50.
- Banzai Splash Balls Sprinkler: $27.99 at Amazon. Parents say the foam balls on this toy put out a lot of agua.
- Little Tikes Beach Ball sprinkler: $10 at Walmart.com (33% off). A true parent fave. I love that kids can’t trip over this one.
- Sizzlin’ Cool Geyser Blast Sprinkler: $12.99 at ToysRUs.com. The crazy water action of this toy makes it a blast for older kids.
- Little Tikes Super Spiral Sprinkler: $24.98 at Amazon. Parents love that there are no moving parts on this one (and thus nothing to break). Great for younger kids.
Of course, the regular sprinkler is a lot of fun, too. And if you’re into DIY, Instructables.com has a cool tutorial for how to make your very own “Kid Wash”.
We got the super spiral sprinkler from Walmart a couple of years ago. It was fun, but it was hard to get it in the ground and level. If it isn’t level, the balls won’t go down the spiral. And it cracked when we were trying to to push it in the ground. Although we have a very rocky backyard.