Summer’s here and school’s out, which means the little ones need to be entertained, educated, catered to, mesmerized, played with, and thoroughly delighted. From ball pits, books, and monogrammed beach towels to building kits and toothbrushes that are fun, here are a few suggestions to keep kids of all ages engaged.
This safe, durable, and easy-to-maintain Memory Foam Ball Pit from Little Big Playroom is the ultimate portable play area for your little ones, ranging in age from 6 months to 6 years.
The safe, BPA-free free balls are easy to clean, and the washable cover is created with soft organic cotton in a variety of modern styles that are interchangeable. The ball pit contains 200 perfectly matched neutral pit balls. Every child loves a ball pit!
Price: $224
Isola Bella Boutique‘s sunny summer vibes include personalized swim towels with your child’s name on them, which are ideal for poolside, beach or summer camp. You can also render bath time fun with them, since they are large, soft, and coy. Available in a variety of designs: baseball, football, blue tie-dye, cherries, a beach theme, and camouflage. These towels are ideal as a birthday gift or an off-to-camp gift.
Made of high-quality, absorbent cotton that is quick to dry, they come in generous dimensions that works for all ages. Well constructed to last, you can machine-wash them cold with similar colors in a gentle cycle, then tumble dry on low.
Price: $25 per towel
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Books With Pictures That Captivate As They Educate
Amazing Animals: 100+ Creatures That Will Boggle Your Mind is filled with racing cheetahs, stinky lemurs, sleepy koalas, diving polar bears, and many more adorable animals by Sabrina Weiss & Paul Daviz. This will keep the wee ones away from screens and immersed in nature from their beds or family couches. Find it at WhatOnEarthBooks.com.
Music – A Fold-Out Graphic History by Nicholas O’Neill and Susan Hayes is a book that parents will want to read, too. For thousand of years, across all continents, music has been an integral and pleasurable part of humanity. This awesome fold-out book is a gorgeous graphic guide to the most incredible moments, places, inventions, and people in the realm of music throughout history. Delve in learn about sounds you hadn’t even imagined at WhatOnEarthBooks.com
Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica written by Andrew Pettie & Conrad Quilty-Harper presents thousands of facts and Figures about Earth, space, animals, the body, technology, and much more, all revealed in pictures. This is one of those books that will entertain for hours on a rainy summer day, and give children a head-start in school by making learning fun. Find it at Britannica-books.com
A New York Times Children’s Book of the Year, the book Absolutely Everything — A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots & Other Things Too Numerous To Mention by Christopher Lloyd is another fantastical deep-dive into the pool of knowledge. This enormous tome is so fascinating that it will be a book shelf favorite with repeat visits. Find it at WhatOnEarthBooks.com
Price range: $15.95 – $35.00
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CLIXO Expedition (ages 6-10) Glow Pack – Ocean Creatures, 24 pieces
Children can turn 2D pieces into 3D toys with these specially designed Ocean Creatures pieces that are glow-in-the-dark and include fins, and tentacles to bring underwater wonders to life. Flexible magnetic pieces will inspire hours of creativity, foster STEAM learning, and enable children to build memorable underwater creations. This is STEM.org authenticated. Follow on TikTok @my_clixo and find it here.
Price: $34.99
CLIXO Expedition (ages 6 – 10) Glow Pack – Mars Rovers / 30 pieces
This kit also provides a glow-in-the-dark, flexible, magnetic building experience. The Mars Rovers with all-terrain wheels, fire casters, and custom pieces let children craft rovers, motorcycles, and space drones to explore the rugged Martian landscapes of their imaginations. This is STEM.org authenticated. Follow on TikTok @my_clixo and find it here.
Price: $49.99
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Toothbrush Toys — Toothbrushes Kids Will Want to Use
Creating playful toothbrushes designed like animal characters is absolutely brilliant for all parents who want their children to brush their teeth. Three of theirToothbrush Toys characters are Brushy the Brushasaurus, Petey the Puppy, and Chompers the Shark, but there are more, including a princess and mermaid. Each has extra soft bristles, comes with a replaceable brush, and features a large grip size for little hands. Pediatric dentist-recommended, you can render toothbrushing an adventure with
Price: $19.99
