San Diego Family Summer of Fun July Issue 2021

Review

TOYS of SUMMER

Part two of our summer review highlights kid-tested, parentapproved toys that encourage outdoor play and water fun! Did you miss part one last month? Find our complete summer toy review at www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids/kid-tested-toy-product-review.

Starlux Dive Diamonds $19.90; 5+ StarluxGames.com Race friends to retrieve glowing underwater gems (comes with three).

“They light up brightly, which makes nighttime swimming and jacuzzi time fun!” says mom Yolanda.

Step2 Waterpark Arcade see p. 6 $54.99; 3+ Step2.com “My son (age 4) loves this!” says Heather. “He runs around and shoots at all the spinners and targets.

When water fills the bucket, it dumps—just like at Aquatica! We fill the bottom with water and he plays for hours.”

PoolCandy Sunning Pool $39.99; 6+ Poolcandy.net “The pool is nice because it has high sides, and fits me and my two kids,” says Felicity. “We can fill it with enough water to cover everyone’s legs. It’s also easy to blow up and stays inflated.” Made of durable, nontoxic, premium quality PVC vinyl.

Fubbles No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket $16.99; 18 mos.+ LittleKidsInc.com Fubbles No-Spill creates lots of bubble fun without the mess! It includes three wands, so multiple children can play together. “The bucket makes it easier for the kids to do it themselves,” says mom Jen.

Velocity Boat $69.99; 14+ force1rc.com “We’ve used the Velocity Boat in our pool and at our nearby pond,” says dad Trent. “Super fun—it goes really fast!

Would be really fun with two boats.”

see p. 6

20 • SanDiegofamily.com • July 2021