24 Cool Pool Toys for Kids This Summer

Kelly R said:  We have been enjoying this football for years, and recently discovered how much fun it is in the pool! It's a soft nylon ball with grippy webbing that makes it easier to catch. The smaller size is great for kids and it has held up really well.

Shila said:  Easy and welcoming pool accessories are terrific items to have for a kids pool party. An inflatable volleyball net that floats in the pool will encourage multiple kids to play together at once. Use a beach ball or an actual volleyball, depending on player ability.

Shila said:  These LED light up beach balls are so much fun to have in the pool. They make an eye-popping impression as pool party décor, too. This is especially true in the evening when the sun goes down but the party keeps going!

I also had a few of these balls placed in a snowy backyard as décor for a winter party and our guests had a great time bumping them around and playing catch. These all-season balls are light weight and water resistant.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  My kids loved using foam noodles before they became expert swimmers. With adult supervision, the noodles help them learn to swim while keeping them afloat so they practice their kicks and arm movements in the water. *Note these are not a substitute for life jackets.

Kelly R said:  These colorful gems are great pool toys for kids who want to practice their diving! Easy to spot at the bottom of the pool, a nice size that's easy to grab, and durable enough to last for years.

Dawn Denning said:  The inflatable bull is an awesome pool toy for the whole family! The bull is sturdy enough to hold you and your kids in the pool and light enough to get out after you're done playing. See who can stay on the longest!

Shila said:  My kids love this pool mat; it floats gently atop the water surface and multiple people can lay on it at once. We first discovered this raft at an indoor swim class where we saw kids and teachers having so much fun "surfing" and jumping off the "boat." The class was celebrating their last swim team session. This would be so fun to have available for a kids pool party, too!

Pay attention to the mat's weight limit, but I think it's moderately sturdy for at least a few young kids to comfortably lounge on.

Shila said:  I recently discovered that beach balls have made significant design advancements compared to the classic rainbow pattern we've all come to know! From glitter to metallic to glowing LED lights, sequin, confetti, and more, designer beach balls can be used as epic party décor in addition to using them for games and recreation.

Sarah Calamita said:  Love that this is not shaped like a gun, shoots a ton of water and it lights up! So inexpensive and great quality. Fun for all ages!