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Outdoor Toys for Kids (That We Have and LOVE)

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Parents are sharing the outdoor toys for kids that have gotten the most use over the years with their families!

We've got tried-and-true picks for sturdy toddler toys, backyard water fun, family lawn games (including some of our favorite giant yard games!), and more cool backyard toys for kids that will keep them busy outdoors.

What outside toys have been worth the storage space at your house? If you've got it and love it, add it to the list!


 
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    Step2 Play & Shade Pool

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    christadiserio said:  We have this pool and my daughter absolutely loves it during the warmer months. When it's hot out, there's nothing more she loves to do than to be submerged in cool water and play with water toys in her mini-me pool. If it's not warm enough outside to be submerged in water but still warm enough to be outdoors, this pool also doubles as a ball pit! Just buy some balls and your child will have a "ball" playing outside on a beautiful day!

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    Skip Ball

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    Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  This is a game I played as a kid and is still super fun. This one has padding to protect your child's ankle and each time it spins around, a colorful light array is produced without needing batteries or charging. This is a great way to exercise and have fun outside!

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