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1. A beach umbrella to keep you and the kiddos outta the sun because skin protection is priority #1. This bb is SPF 50+ and protects from UVA/UVB, plus the side panels can protect you from the wind while allowing you to still keep an eye on the kids while they run around the beach.
2. A game of Yard Pong that's fun for the whole family while being compact and easy to bring along wherever you're headed during your summer vacation.
3. A baby pool float so your lil' swimmer can join in at the pool while being protected by a five-point harness. The canopy can be removed, and you can strap them in to swim breaststroke *or* backstroke.
4. An epic shark water slide giving you 15 feet of pure fun. Slide down the mouth of the shark on the inflatable boogie boards into your pool.
Promising review: "Arrived quickly and as described. Was a great addition to my son's pool party, and was used all day by several kids ages 5–13. It is still being used over a week later, and we haven't had to top up the air yet. We used an air compressor to fill it up, took about a half hour. The hose connection isn't great, it sprays and leaks a bit, but it didn't affect the slide at all. Overall great product, kids had a blast using it!" —Kristen T.
Price: $95.99
5. A water-resistant Uno Splash card game to play outdoors, at the beach, by the pool, or in any location where there is ~splishing~ and ~splashing~ going on.
6. An inflatable pool if your idea of a pool day is in your backyard. Grab a lil' donut and float while you soak up the sun and the kids play the day away. Maybe even start a rousing game of Marco Polo.
7. A collapsible beach wagon capable of handling pretty much anything you might need for a successful day at the beach. Bonus: The tailgate lowers so kids can easily climb in, or you can accommodate longer items.
8. A Turkish beach towel that's quick to dry because the kiddos are going to be in and out of the water more times than you can keep up with. These lightweight towels will take up less space when packing for a long day at the beach.
9. A retro toss-and-catch game to help teach hand-eye coordination with easy-to-catch Velcro balls and paddles. They are waterproof, and the balls float, so you don't have to panic if one gets accidentally tossed into the water.
10. A four-pack of reusable water balloons for the perfect outdoor activity on a hot day. Water balloons leave such a mess with all the tiny pieces to clean up after the fun is over, but not with these reusable guys! You can even try using them in the pool or during bath time as well.
11. A floating basketball hoop sure to be a ~slam dunk~ with your family. Just take it from the reviewer below who attests to its durability during even the most competitive of family matches.
12. An SPF 50+ sunscreen stick because the sun has started to peak out behind all those rain clouds and you need an easy-to-apply sunscreen for the kids when they're itching to get into the water. This is paraben-, fragrance-, and dye-free, and it's water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
13. Two octopus kites for your kids to fly in the breeze at the beach because there's nothing more nostalgic than kite flying. Give your kiddos a taste of the life you used to lead.
14. A beach chair complete with the cutest umbrella to shade your little bambino. They even have their own cup holder so they can kick back and relax by your side.
15. A cooler backpack allowing you to easily carry it on your back and not have to try and drag it through the sand (which is impossible, mind you).
16. A giant gator ride-on pool float that's a call back to the pool float you used to wrestle during childhood pool days. Now, you can watch your littles take it for a spin.
17. A wide-brim bucket hat because you can never have too much sun protection for kids. The drawstring closure will help it stay on while they paddle around the pool.
18. A six-pack of water blasters so the whole fam can join in and get super soaked. I used these recently at a pool party, and I can vouch that they are fun for all ages!
19. A set of silicone beach toys that will hold up wayyy better than the cheap plastic ones. This set comes with a bucket, shovel, molds, and a mesh tote bag so you aren't taking a bag full of sand back home.
20. A stainless steel CamelBak water bottle reviewers attest is super durable and a great option for travel. It's leak-proof when closed, spill-proof when open, and the handle makes it easy for your little one to carry around with them.
21. A mesh pool storage and organizer bin so all your toys can be stored away and dried out for next weekend's pool party. We def don't need old pool water dumping on us at the start of the day's festivities.
22. A long-sleeve, UPF 50+ kids zipper rash guard swim shirt because sometimes it's easier to zip them up in a long sleeve than fight them all day to get sunscreen on their arms.
23. A kid's life vest and jacket for children in the 30- to 50-pound range who aren't quite the strongest of swimmers yet but still want to partake in all the water fun. This allows them to still have range of motion to play and swim all day.
24. A three-pack of inflatable pool floats so you have one to kick back and ~chillax~ in the pool with while the kids use the other two to practice their diving. A win-win for everyone.
25. A pair of anti-slip water shoes that are quick-drying, breathable, and ultra-lightweight. That's right, these water shoes check all the boxes for water play, plus they're super stylish, too.
26. Ear plugs so your little fish won't have to deal with swimmer's ear this summer (because trust me, that thing blows). The bullet stem gives a better fit to the ear canal so water isn't getting past these little guards.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.