Category: summer

What is more fun than a trampoline? A trampoline on water! We researched the best water trampolines to find the ones that were most fun, easiest to inflate and durable. Then we looked at a way to add water an existing trampoline, cooling it down for summer fun. Here’s what we would recommend.

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What is the best outdoor plant stand? To find out, we surveyed the gardening enthusiast among our parent readers. What were the best stands for corners? Indoors? We took these suggestions and considered 13 different options. We narrowed down the winners based on quality and reader feedback. Here are the ones we think are best.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What are the best equestrian helmets for horseback riding? We asked the equestrian enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorites. We took 10 of these top picks and did five more hours research, comparing quality and adjustability. Here are the ones we think are best.

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What’s the best pool vacuum? To find out, we first asked our parent readers for their real world experiences—and recommendations for their favorite pool vacuums. Then we interviewed two industry veterans who’ve been in the pool business for years. We narrowed down the best pool vacuum recommendations to two general categories: manual and robot models. Here are the best bets.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What are the best water shoes for kids? We tried popular water shoe styles on actual kiddos to find out. We looked for comfortable, lightweight and breathable shoes—plus it didn’t hurt if they were cute. And affordable. Here are the ones we’d recommend from our family to yours.

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What is the best sunglasses organizer? If you like to collect sunglasses, having one place to keep and display them is most handy. We tried out several options and then asked our parent readers for their favorites.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Water beads! So much fun! Just add water and these sensory toys grow from a tiny bead to marble size. We tested several brands of water beads before picking these winners. Important safety note: these water beads are for kids age 3 and up. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!