Get ready for summer with these 8 best water squirting toys
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Water is fun, but even more fun when it squirts. But how do you find the best water toys that water can spray?
These Max Liquidator Foam water guns is one of the best water toy sets for ages 5 and up. They are soft foam noodles so don't look like pistols, but they shoot really well and last a long time too.
In this article I discuss the 8 best water toy products that water can spray and what you should pay attention to when purchasing.
Let's take a look at the top options in a quick overview, then I'll dive deeper into each of these choices:
Overall best water sprayer
The fact that it floats is a big plus, but I especially like that they don't look like actual guns. I don't like that myself.
Best cheap water squirt toy
As soon as the water starts to flow and reaches the octopus, it swings its tentacles around and makes everything and everyone around pleasantly wet.
Best educational water squirt toy
Strengthens fine and gross motor skills and encourages experimentation as kids adjust the speed and height of the rocket and learn about gravity and balance.
Best squirt toys for the bath
They can soak themselves with water and spray quite a bit when you squeeze them. That is always fun to do with your child!
Best water squirting car
Many functions provide endless fun: from the high crane to a real working fire hose.
Best jumping fun
Not only fantastic for children, but it also lowers the temperature on the trampoline! What a relief in the hot summer months.
Best sustainable water spray solution
These innovative water balloons with magnetic self-sealing design are not only super fun to play with, but also environmentally friendly and easy to use.
Best Water Gun
This water pistol is made of plastic and with its double barrel you can fire two continuous streams of water at your opponents.
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What to look for when choosing the perfect water toy
Before looking for the best water toys, consider the age and interests of the child. Every year new types of toys are released, suitable for different ages and developmental stages. Be sure to read the recommended age on the packaging and choose something that is appropriate for the child you are buying it for.
Quality and material
Cheap is not always better. Pay particular attention to the quality of the toys. Choose sturdy plastic that can take a beating and lasts a long time. European standards for safety and quality are usually a good guarantee. In addition, it is important that the material is easy to clean, so that the toys remain fresh and hygienic.
Safety
Safety is paramount when choosing water toys. This includes avoiding sharp edges, loose parts that can be swallowed, and materials that are too hard. Check that the toy meets European safety standards and read any warnings on the packaging.
Water toys can also boost cognitive and social skills. Choose games that challenge the brain, such as puzzles or building sets, or toys that encourage collaboration and communication. This does not always have to involve expensive or complicated toys; simple games can be just as educational and fun.
Size and ease of use
Choose toys that are appropriate for the space where they will be used. For a small pool or home in the garden, compact and easy to store items are ideal. Larger toys are more suitable for a day at the beach or at a large outdoor pool. Make sure that the toy is easy for the child to handle and not too heavy or clumsy.
Additional tips
- Try the toy out for yourself before you buy it to make sure it feels good and is fun to play with.
- Read online reviews and ask friends or family about their experiences with certain brands and types of water toys.
- Consider the environment: choose sustainable materials and avoid disposable products.
- Make a list of the points you want to pay attention to when choosing the best water toys, so that you don't forget anything and make an informed choice.
With these tips in mind, you'll be ready to find the perfect water toy for an unforgettable, splashy play experience!
Best 8 Water Squirt Toys Reviewed
Max Liquidator Foam Water Gun
- Cheap yet quality
- Sprays well and does not look like a gun
- Difficult to fill
- Doesn't take in a lot of water
I recently purchased the Max Liquidator Foam Water Gun and I must say I've had an awful lot of fun with it. This pack contains multiple colorful water guns, perfect for hours of fun with a group of kids or teens.
What makes these water guns so special is that they look like regular pool noodles, but with a competitive twist.
You pull the lever back to fire the cannon water to fill, aim at your opponent or target and push the lever forward to water to spray. It's really fun to see how far you get water can make it spray and hit your opponent.
Filling is still quite difficult, and there is not much space water in. Those are actually the only negatives.
The fact that it also floats is a big plus, but I especially like that they don't look like actual guns. I don't like that myself.
The Max Liquidator is a great addition to water fighting. The bright and colorful designs will make you stand out and have fun while you water sprays up to 9 meters away. It really is a powerful jet of water!
I recommended this water gun for ages 6 and up, but honestly adults have a lot of fun with it too.
Another advantage of the Max Liquidator is that it comes in a set. This makes it ideal for group games and water fights. Organizing an exciting water war with friends and family is fun.
BS Toys Octopus
- Arms swing in all directions and it sprays everywhere
- Perfect for larger groups of children
- Foam rubber quickly comes off the tentacles
- He goes much too fast for a small garden
Children and water always make a good combination!
Add fun water hose toys to the combination and your little one will move and enjoy the open air and warm sun.
However, if you still have very small ones at home, then this multicolored Octopus from BS Toys is our best recommendation.
You simply attach this toy to the garden hose.
As soon as it water starts to flow and it reaches the octopus, then it swings around with its tentacles and makes everything and everyone around pleasantly wet. The nice thing is that it doesn't take extra water needs to start up, it just starts spraying right away.
Your little one will love running around in the splashing water water.
This octopus splashes around and gives a lot of fun to smaller children and is perfect for children between 2 and 4 years old.
Certainly good for everyday use on the warm weekends, but this fun water sprinkler toy is also a nice alternative to have as an attraction at a birthday party.
Play together and be active with water to be busy
With other children it only gets more fun!
Play together with water is certainly much more fun and also teaches your child to play together and communicate with other children.
Because your child is running in the open air, other skills are also developed such as their physical motor skills.
All that running and jumping will certainly do your child good and your child will undoubtedly enjoy it a lot.
The only downside is that you need a spacious lawn or backyard to use it properly as I found it to be fun to spray over the fence quickly, but if you have a large yard or want to take it to a children's party he gives a lot of fun!
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When the weather is nicer you want them to go outside as much as possible. Of With this list of top playground equipment you can be sure that they always have something to do in the garden.
Discovery Toys Hydro Launch Water Rocket
- BPA-free plastic
- Instructive through the thrust of the water
- Number of weaknesses in the design
This summer rocket sprinkler provides hours of fun and educational entertainment for kids ages 5 and up.
Setting up the rocket is simple: connect a garden hose to the thrust controller and balance the rocket on a jet of water. Once balanced, it squirts water from the rocket's nose cone, perfect for kids brave enough to run underneath.
It's a great way to challenge kids to balance the rocket while exercising their fine motor skills and coordination.
The Hydro Launch Water Rocket is a STEM toy, which means it encourages learning through play.
It strengthens fine and gross motor skills and encourages experimentation and trial and error as kids adjust the speed and height of the rocket and learn about gravity and balance.
In terms of safety, this toy meets or exceeds all required US safety standards. It is made of non-toxic, BPA-free material that is safe for children.
Discovery Toys is an award-winning educational toy company that has been providing children with rich play experiences for over 40 years that support the development of skills, processes and curiosity to achieve learning success.
Although the rocket feels sturdy, there are some weaknesses in the design. The handle is quite fragile and the hose can kink easily, impeding the water flow. However, this can be solved by handling the toy with care and not treating it too roughly.
Overall, the Hydro Launch Water Rocket is a fantastic summer toy that will keep both children and adults entertained for hours.
Despite some minor design flaws, it's definitely worth the investment and is bound to be a hit with any kid who loves to play Outside to play and learn.
Tomy Octopals
- They can stick and spray
- Like a whole set of cheerful figures
- Over time, mold will develop and they must be removed
- Pasting can be difficult for the smallest children
I couldn't pass up this article about the cutest squirt toys without mentioning these cute characters.
They are Tomy's Octopals and they can stick to your wall.
They are also suitable for a bath if you also have a bath because they can also float in addition to sticking. Nice to give to your little one.
You can also easily use them as toys at the water table or any other place where you play water plays, like a bath Outside.
They can gorge themselves with water and when you squeeze it, spray it quite far. That's always fun to do with your child!
I have to say that sticking it on the wall can be quite difficult for a small child, you have to understand how to do it and I had to help myself.
This can sometimes be frustrating for a toddler, but from a toddler they can do it better themselves. But if you don't mind helping, it's fun for a toddler too.
Furthermore, my son just really likes to count them and put them back on the platform one by one and then take them away again. He is now almost two years old.
Bruder MAN fire truck 02771
- Great sturdy construction
- Good crane and real working fire hose
- Very large and difficult to combine with other toys
Come to the rescue with this Bruder Fire Truck! With the fire brigade you can save people! Turn on the siren (which makes a real sound) and let everyone know that the heroes are on their way!
Of course it has a high crane so that is great fun and you can do up and down then and it can also stretch very far with the tray that can tilt.
Furthermore, the front can be detached and then you can actually see what is in it under the hood in such a car.
There is a lid that can be opened and underneath there is a reservoir that you can use water can fill. That's especially nice to see in the summer Outside take it with you to spray, and it can spray quite a distance.
With the pump you can first pump it up a few times and you actually have to water pump pressure on it. It's a bit of a classic fire engine as they might have done in the past.
The car is also quite big. Very big actually. That is very cool of course, but it makes it difficult to combine with others toys.
Luckily we have quite a few other Bruder toys where it fits exactly, but much else toys is in 1:24 scale or smaller.
Still, he's a lot of fun to play with.
Bobor Trampoline Sprinkler
- Safe and easy to install
- You must have a bigger trampoline
- Uses a lot of water
The Bobor Trampoline Sprinkler is an absolute summer hit! Not only is it a fantastic gift for children, but it also lowers the temperature on the trampoline! What a relief in the hot summer months.
The installation is child's play. Thanks to the supplied straps, the system is suitable for any trampoline and installed in no time. Moreover, it is safe and easy to use.
The hose is attached to the outside of the trampoline net, so that children cannot accidentally pull it while jumping. And with two types of water connections, it's a piece of cake to choose the right connection and adjust the water flow.
The versatility of the Bobor Trampoline Sprinkler is impressive. It can be used not only on trampolines, but also for garden watering, outdoor cooling and much more.
During my tests, the children enjoyed hours of refreshing water fun.
The only downside is that the water pressure can sometimes be a bit too high, causing a lot water is consumed and a small flood may occur in the garden. But this shouldn't spoil the fun!
Reusable water balls Magnetic Water Balloons
- Reusable balloons, better for the environment
- Easy to fill and throw right away
- Filling with the tap is very tricky, you have to submerge them
These innovative water balloons with magnetic self-sealing design are not only super fun to play with, but also environmentally friendly and easy to use.
I have tested these water balloons myself and I am impressed with how quickly they fill with water and how easy they are to use.
No more hassle with filling water balloons under the tap, just open the balloon and put it in water dip and voilà, ready for battle!
There is no mess after play as these reusable water balloons are much easier to clean up and store than traditional balloons. No more worrying about bits of latex floating around in the yard, making cleanup after play a lot more efficient.
They are made of high-quality soft silicone, which makes them extremely soft and resilient. They feel like disposable balloons, but are much stronger and can be refilled thousands of times without losing their shape.
In addition, they are safe and reliable, because the silicone material is odorless and environmentally friendly.
My son loves it and we have had hours of fun with it. I plan to buy more as gifts as they are ideal for hot summer days.
Nerf Super Soaker Barracuda
- Shoots a lot of water with decent power
- Double loop is a nice feature
- Leaks a little
This water gun is made of plastic and promises a double game of refreshing fun. With its double barrel you can fire two continuous streams of water at your opponents.
The water gun has a tank that can hold up to 35 fluid ounces (1 liter) water can contain. This ensures that you can play for a long time without having to refill often. The double barrel design also looks cool and adds an extra element of fun to the game.
Unfortunately, however, I have to report that I have experienced some problems with this water gun. The gun is leaking a bit water, which is not so annoying while playing, but is when carrying or filling inside.
On the plus side of the water gun, the size is impressive and the continuous stream of water jet is a nice feature. It is also bigger than expected which is also a plus.
Conclusion
It is important to pay attention to the right toys for your child. As you have read, it is important to pay attention to the material and to comply with safety standards. It is also important to pay attention to the age of your child and the ease of use.
If you follow these tips, you'll soon find the perfect water toy for your child.
Always something to do for the holidays or rainy day?
Play Choice now has the ultimate activity book collection, with over 60 pages of fun coloring pages and educational puzzles.
Joost Nusselder, the founder of Speelkeuze.nl is a content marketer, father and loves trying out new toys. As a child he came into contact with everything related to games when his mother started the Tinnen Soldaat in Ede. Now he and his team create helpful blog articles to help loyal readers with fun play ideas.
