Category: summer

What’s the best water table for older kids aged three to five? To find out, we asked experts—kids themselves! We tested out water tables with actual three, four and five year olds to see which ones were most fun. Then we asked our parent readers which water tables they liked best (easiest to assemble, clean and more). Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What are the best kids swim goggles? To find out, we enlisted a half dozen kids to try out several of the most popular goggles. Which ones fit the best? Were easiest to get on/off? To adjust? Here are the winners.

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What are the best baby pool floats? Before we reveal our picks, let’s go over an Important safety reminder: never leave a child in a pool float without supervision. By supervision, we mean an adult swimmer is in the pool next to the child at all times. Pool floats are not a substitute for swimming lessons or life vests. These floats won’t teach your child how to swim—they are just for fun! Now that’s all said, we tried out several pool floats with actual kiddos to find the best baby pool float. Here are our picks.

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What are the best American flag stickers and decals? We rounded up a dozen different stickers and tried them out on trucks and cars to see what looked the best. Which were most durable? Reflective? Vibrant? Here are the ones we’d recommend to you.

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What are the best trampoline? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2 million copies in print) to find the best trampolines. We looked for trampolines that were easy to assemble, durable and, of course, FUN! Here are the ones that are the best bets.

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Kids + Sunglasses = You know they’re going to lose them! Or break them. So what are the best bets for kids sunglasses . . . at prices that won’t break the bank when the inevitable happens? We tried out 15 different kid-size sunglasses with actual kiddos to find the best quality, value and style. Here are the winners.

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What are the best American flag sunglasses? We tried out a dozen different pairs to find the best to recommend—vintage, aviator, mirrored and more. We found some were best for costumes while others were fine for outdoor celebrations. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What are the best water balloons? For the answer, we turned to the experts: kids! We had actual kiddos try out 10 of the most popular water balloons on the market today. Which were easiest to fill? Most fun? Budget-friendly? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: Since 1994, we’ve been rating and review products for children, families and the home. We don’t take money from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported! We appreciate you reading this article.