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Summer is in full swing and we have been desperately looking for opportunities to get some much-needed Vitamin D and some well-deserved R&R. The only thing standing in our way? A house full of restless kids who can’t seem to keep themselves occupied. And so we’re always on the hunt for screen-free toys that are perfect for outdoor play, letting the kids have some fun while we catch some rays.
Our favorite mama, Brittany Mahomes (yes, that Mahomes), is currently potty training her 2-year-old daughter Sterling. And what is not so fun for her (sorry, girl!) has turned into a true blessing for us. After Sterling had an accident in the house, Brittany brought her outside for the rest of the day. “We’ve got bubbles going, we got a water sprayer, we got reusable water balloons.”
*Record scratch* WHAT?! Reusable water balloons? Why is this the first we’re hearing of this? Brittany panned to the family’s driveway in her Instagram story and showed off the balloons.
So what exactly are these ingenious contraptions? Reusable water balloons are silicone spheres that have magnetic closures. We would be remiss not to remind families that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued warnings about toys (of which there are many) with high-powered magnets. Among other precautions, parents should closely supervise their kids when they play with the balloons and check before and after playing that there are no rips that could cause a magnet to come loose. The manufacturer also recommends that they be used for kids ages 12 and up.
Once thrown, the balloons burst on impact and can be refilled again and again. They’re better for your wallet, your yard, and your sanity. Instead of buying a million packs of water balloons and one of those nozzle attachments that promises to fill the balloons in bulk, you can just buy one pack and be done with it. There won’t be itty bitty pieces of rubber in the grass that are harmful to the environment (and a pain to clean up).
And! Kids can fill and close these themselves. Yup! You don’t need to sit by the hose and tie up an endless amount of balloons.
And this find begs the question, “Where have these been?!”
Shoppers said kids “absolutely love” these things that are awesome to use in the backyard or in a pool. They also said the balloons will make great gifts. The only downside? Not knowing about them sooner!
“I will never, ever purchase traditional water balloons again!” one person said in the reviews. “Just gave these to my 2-year-old niece at her birthday party and the whole extended family (ages 2-50) ended up outside playing with these!…The fun and laughs went on for an hour. The very best part??? No broken balloon pieces all over the yard to clean up!!”
“On the way home from the party, I immediately ordered a bunch more,” they continued. “I love it when someone invents something utterly genius & so much fun. Thank you!”
Have some epic backyard fun this summer with these awesome water toys.
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