Looking to beat the heat this summer? Toy Insider Senior Editor Marissa DiBartolo stopped by Fox 40 in Sacramento to show off some of the summer’s hottest new water toys. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for our complete rundown of the best gifts for the season, check out our Spring and Summer gift guide.
MEGA MELON SPRINKLER BALL (PRIME TIME TOYS)
- Kids will have a JUMBO good time this summer with the new Mega Melon Sprinkler Ball.
- Standing 3 feet tall, this giant, melon ball of fun spouts water from four different fountains.
- It’s the super soaker inflatable of the summer.
- Age: 4+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: Target
AQUA CREATURES SWIM MASKS (AMLOID)
- Take a dive on the wild side and discover the underwater world in a whole new way with the Aqua Creatures Swim Masks from Amloid!
- Kids can explore their animal alter-egos with a quality mask that will keep their eyes protected and will surely bring loads of fun to pool and water activities.
- Each version features unique creature characteristics as the shark mask comes complete with a fin on top, realistic eyes, and jagged teeth over the lens, while the crocodile mask is decked out in reptile scales, spooky yellow eyes, and spiky teeth.
- The one-size-fits-all mask features an adjustable strap to fit kids ages 5 and up along with a durable, high-quality kid-safe lens.
- Available in three styles: Crocodile (green), Shark (pink), and Shark (blue).
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $9.97
- Available: Walmart
AQUA KIDZ – AQUA CREATURES WATER SQUIRTERZ (AMLOID)
- Talk about a wet and wild sneak attack! With Amloid’s Aqua Creatures Water Squirterz, kids will have a blast battling each other to see whose predator is the pack leader.
- Just place the handheld launcher under water and squeeze the compression pump to fill it up, then squeeze again to soak your target.
- Available in ferociously playful shark and crocodile editions, each Squirterz can launch a steady stream of water up to 10 feet! Whether outside in a pool or inside in a bath, the Aqua Creatures Squirterz will take the fun to a whole new level.
- The one-size-fits-all Squirterz are the perfect accessory to add to any water toy box this spring.
- Available in three styles: Crocodile (green), Shark (pink), and Shark (blue).
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $7.68
- Available: Walmart
SWIMWAYS INFANT BABY SPRING FLOAT (SWIMWAYS)
- Introduce your baby to the pool in the SwimWays Baby Spring Float baby float!
- Designed to provide a more comfortable and secure water introduction experience, the Baby Spring Float is the only pool float for babies with a patented inner spring along the outside edge of the float for added stability.
- This brightly colored inflatable baby pool float has fabric-covered inflation for added durability, a soft mesh seat with leg holes for comfort, and a mesh play space for toys and splashing.
- The wide base, child safety valves, and dual air chambers ensure security.
TIDAL STORM BATTLE MONSTER (PRIME TIME TOYS)
- Getting the upper hand in competition has never been easier with this SuperMax Power Water Blaster.
- The pressurized water blaster action will send water soaring up to 38 feet!
- The Battle Monster has two blast modes—Constant Blasting and Pump Action—and comes with adjustable spray nozzles.
- Age: 6+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: Target
