Toy Insider Senior Editor Jackie Cucco joined Better Connecticut in New Haven to show off the best new toys for kids to have a blast in their own backyards this summer. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.  

MAXX BUBBLES BUBBLE FLOWER POT

Kids can fill the flower pot with bubble solution using the included watering can to watch the center of the flower blow bubbles or use the included leaf petal wands to blow bubbles manually.

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  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SPLASH PATROL SPRINKLER

The Splash Patrol's motto is all for one and fun for all! They always work together, especially when they are squirting kids with water. This whimsical outdoor sprinkler is made from durable materials. It attaches easily to a hose for outdoor fun for the whole family. The sprinkler encourages outdoor active play and helps develop…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $26.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BACKYARD SAFARI KIT

Kids can embark on an adventure right at home! The safari gear includes a hat and vest, a field guide with a pencil, a magnifying glass, a compass, a whistle, and a pair of binoculars, all made especially for kids with durability and safety in mind. Fits most kids between ages 4-6. This comprehensive kit…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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TIC TAC TOSS

Lay down the foldable mat to reveal a tic-tac-toe game board and use the soft, floppy discs to try and toss your character in the right spot. The set features a disc storage pocket and folds up for portability. Available in Mickey Mouse and Friends and PAW Patrol styles. Lay down the foldable mat to…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SLAM JAM TARGET TOSS

Kids can aim and toss the floppy disks toward the holes in the target. The discs are made from a soft, durable material. The targets fold for easy storage, and the set includes a carry case to take on the go. Available in Mickey and Friends and Minnie Mouse styles. Kids can aim and toss…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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FOAMO FOAM MACHINE

This set includes everything kids need for a backyard foam party, including an 18-gallon bin, a power blower, a pump, tubing, and foam solution. Just add water to create up to two hours of foam fun. This product will be available later this month. Adult supervision recommended. This set includes everything kids need for a…

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  • MSRP:
  • $179.99; $279.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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H2OGO! CASCADE COVE KIDS INFLATABLE WATER PARK

Bring the splashy summer fun of the water park home! Set up is quick and easy – inflate in less than two minutes using the included blower. Kids can slide down the giant curved slide with the water sprinkler and will be surprised at the bottom with the secret hidden sprinkler in the tunnel. With…

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  • MSRP:
  • $299.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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