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[Enjoy Summer to the Fullest] Roundup of Toys and the Newest Gadgets for Playing in the Pool
When it comes to summer and hot weather, pool play is the perfect activity!
If you’re at a theme park or in your backyard thinking, “Now, what should we do?” you’ve probably landed on this article for that very reason.
So this time, we’ve rounded up toys and ideas for having fun in the pool!
From timeless classics to the latest water-play gear, we’ll introduce a wide range of options.
We’ve got videos, too, so you’ll know exactly how to play.
Use this as your guide, and enjoy an amazing summer with family and friends!
[Enjoy Summer] Roundup of Pool Toys and the Newest Gadgets (1–10)
Greedy Bucket
A single bucket that lets you play in lots of different ways—an all-in-one, fun-filled bucket.
Fill the bucket with water and twist the spigot attached to it to let water flow, or switch it to a shower.
You can also play by filling the bucket with water, pouring it in and out with the included cup, and spinning the water wheel on the outside.
Even if you don’t have space for big floaties or toys in your home pool, this takes up little room and offers many ways to play—great value! Especially recommended for little kids who aren’t yet very comfortable in the pool.
WaveRunner ball
For some reason, this ball bounces on water! With the Wave Runner Ball, you can experience this curious phenomenon.
Even beach balls that you often play with in the pool don’t bounce on the water.
But if you throw this Wave Runner Ball hard at the water, it actually bounces.
The ball itself is made from a soft material, so kids can play with it safely.
Try bouncing it and sending it flying to different spots, compete to see how high it can bounce, and enjoy all kinds of games that are different from those with a beach ball!
jelly ball
These jelly balls are the perfect item to make your at-home pool more fun.
They start as tiny balls about the size of a red bean, and amazingly, they expand when you put them in water! You won’t get much impact with just one or two, so if you’re going to try it, go big—add enough to fill your inflatable pool with jelly balls.
Their squishy, bouncy feel is delightful, and their colorful look makes them a sure hit with kids.
Using them in a public or shared pool can bother others, so be sure to try them only in your home pool.
Tab Marine
Tab Marine is a toy submarine that starts buzzing and moving when you set it afloat in the pool.
Spin the propeller and it swims through the water.
Even if it isn’t radio-controlled, little kids can make it move by themselves! It’s not too big and not too small—just the right size for small hands to hold, and it won’t get in the way even in a large outdoor pool.
Chasing the moving submarine, sinking it, and playing with it easily is the charm of this toy.
It also makes a great gift for a child’s first pool experience.
Buru Buru Fishing
This “Buru-buru Fishing” lets you enjoy fishing at home without going to a river or the sea.
The rod and the fish are all toys, but don’t underestimate them just because they’re toys! You can actually enjoy a pretty realistic fishing experience.
Float the fish in a kiddie pool or similar, drop the fishing rod in, and the magnet will make a fish attach as if it’s taken the bait.
Once the fish is hooked to the rod, it starts wriggling just like a real one! When you turn the reel, the rod bends properly and you can reel the fish in.
If your child finds real fish scary but wants to try fishing, definitely give this a try.
pool cue
A pool noodle you can float on and play with like an inner tube.
You can hold it by yourself and float like an inner tube or kick your legs and swim like with a kickboard.
You can also place the pool noodle under a child’s arms from behind and pull them along, or hold it together with your child and pull them, so even small children can play safely and have fun.
It’s perfect for helping kids who aren’t confident swimmers practice! Plus, there are many ways to play with these pool noodles indoors, so having a few at home is handy even outside the summer season.
You can even buy them at 100-yen shops, so give it a try!
pump shower
If your child finds water guns a bit too powerful and still a little scary, but wants to play water-splash games, this pump shower is recommended.
It’s not as strong as a water gun, so even small children can play safely.
Pull the pump handle to draw water in, and push it to squirt water out.
Some models let you change the spray pattern, and there are cute character-shaped versions too, so pick your favorite and enjoy summer water play!