Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined The Weather Channel to show off the best toys to keep kids cool—and entertained—this summer. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the spring and summer seasons, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
SNAP 2 IT
Each player races to be the first to snap a path between their light and the communal battery. Build the circuit path solo or play competitively with up to four players as everyone learns the basics of electricity.
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OCEAN RESCUE PLAYSET
Kids will learn how to care for the oceans while they play with this rescue-inspired playset. It features two levels, moving parts, two turtle figures, five animals, and multiple accessories.
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SWIMWAYS POP UP POOL
This PVC-free kiddie pool does not require inflation and is easily collapsible and portable. It features a pool canopy providing 100-degree shade from the sun, so kids can comfortably splash around in the water.
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HYDROBURSTS
Bounce, squeeze, and hurl these reusable, magnetic, silicon water balloons for a sustainable soaker sensation! Available exclusively at Walmart, Hydrobursts come in three styles: Happy Face, Balloon, and Poop.
