The best outdoor toys for kids

For aspiring ice cream tycoons, a lightweight cardboard playhouse that looks like a NYC ice cream truck is just the ticket. The doors really open, and it’s 100 percent recyclable! $69, uncommongoods.com

Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Give your toddler as many as their little heart desires with this easy-to-use, battery-free bubble toy. $25, sunnylife.com

Have a backyard or a deck? Take your kid’s play space to the next level with a water table that has two deep buckets, sea creatures and a teeny umbrella! $63.07, amazon.com

Tots can brave the tide pools with a lightweight bucket, digging tools and a tiny octopus,
a crab and a whale. The kit is also easy for Mom and Dad to pack up once it’s time to head home! $18, sunnylife.com

Kids can let their imaginations fly by transforming into beautiful butterflies with the help of these comfortable cloth wings. $19.98, hearthsong.com

Available in aqua or coral, this eco-friendly product is a new take on your average fins. The easy-to-wear swim aid helps kids paddle faster and feel like they’re real mermaids!
 $89.98, magiccabin.com

Let your little glutton’s love of ice cream be known to all with this large, cartoonesque fabric kite that flies high in the sky. $9.90, agreatlifebrand.com

For tykes on the go, grab a grow-with-you scooter that boasts an adjustable T-bar. It goes from 17" to 25"! $90, amazon.com

Dry off after an underwater adventure in the pool by snuggling into this soft, kid-size banana-print towel. $29, sunnylife.com

Freeze juice or flavored water into
cone-shaped Popsicles at home for a truly cool summer. $20, jcrew.com