We’ve had some really warm days here in Southern California and I can only imagine how hot it will be come July and August!  My son loves playing outside in the sprinklers and with the hose with my husband.  When I think about outdoor toys, one company stands out in my mind…Step 2.  Here is a little more information about the company:

The Step2 Company, LLC is a family company with toy brands including Step2, Infantino, and Thinkativity that foster learning and development through creative play in children from birth to school-age years. The company designs and produces new toys that receive recognition every year for their durability, creative play value, and fun designs.

We received the Arctic Splash Water Table which I thought was a perfect feature for our summer party.  The table is easy to put together (it took maybe 5 minutes) and comes with an ice slide, tunnel, dumping bucket, and three squirt toys.  My son, who is almost two, enjoys playing with this toy.  First off, he loves playing with water and so he’d probably be content just splashing around in it!  Parents, you should know what your child WILL get wet when he/she plays with this.  It’s inevitable.  My son isn’t particularly interested in the slide, tunnel or bucket at this point.  He’ll play with them for a bit but since they aren’t secured on, he usually tosses them in the grass so he can play with the squirt toys in the water.  He loves the squirt toys.  In fact, when we’re done, he brings them inside to play with them and even brings them in the bathtub with him.  They are a bit difficult to squeeze so younger kids may need to be shown how to do it.

If you’re looking for a fun way to keep kids cool and entertained this summer, check out Step 2′s Arctic Splash Water Table.  It retails for $39.99 but I saw it at Walmart for $24.97 (which is a huge discount!).  Plus, Step 2 recently introduced a new line of outdoor toys you must check out including the Sand & Water Transportation Station, Nature Station Playhouse, and Water Rush Quarry.

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