I’m an advocate for spending as much time outside as possible. Part of that is having the right gear for the weather in question. If you’re going to be spending time around water with your young kids, it’s wise to use a kids swimming vest. Let’s check out some of the best toddler swim vests out there.
When summer comes, I definitely want to be outside as much as possible. It can help to have some great outdoor toys to get kids excited about going outside. Sometimes, large outdoor toys are the solution to an otherwise sedentary life. Here are some of the best outdoor summer toys!
Moms, sometimes we forget that we need to have appropriate gear for the weather, too. A rain poncho is a great addition for the wild-outdoor wannabe! Ponchos can be worn while babywearing (use your best judgement), can be easily thrown over any outfit, and can fold up fairly small to keep in an outdoor gear bag.
It’s best to be prepared for whatever the weather is going to throw at us, especially if our goal is to get outside more in all weather. Let’s check out all the best rain poncho options!
Kids water play is so important for their development. This is why a children’s water table is so awesome to have at home! Even small outdoor spaces can accommodate a water activity table. Another advantage of an outdoor water play table is that they can be used almost year round. We used ours even on cold days, as long as the weather was above freezing.
Another reason I loved our sand and water table is that we could use it for various kinds of messy play (the very best kind of play, right?) and the clean up was easy. We used food coloring, paint, sticks, grass, leaves, toys, and even ice; anything that captured the imagination of the kids.
The best way to encourage outdoor play in all weather is have the right gear for the day. Puddle jumping is the nearly universal rite of passage of childhood and as parents, it’s easier to embrace when children are wearing waterproof rain boots. Let’s look at the best rain boots for toddlers and kids!