Lovely Play & Recreation

[Enjoy Summer to the Fullest] Roundup of Toys and the Newest Gadgets for Playing in the Pool

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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 to the Fullest] Roundup of Pool Toys and the Newest Gadgets (11–20)

watering can

July 29: Playing with watering cans in the pool

watering can

A watering can, which you use to water flowers, is also a perfect item for water play.

Fill it with water and sprinkle it over yourself or people around you like a shower, or water the flowers while you play… You could even come up with new games using a watering can! There are many small, lightweight watering cans that are easy for children to hold, so choose one that suits your child’s age and preferences.

If you’re unsure which water-play toy to pick, why not start with a simple, easy-to-use watering can?

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sponge

Squeeze and have fun with water play♪ Sponge toy

sponge

Let’s have fun with water using sponges—the same ones that are so handy for washing dishes and cleaning! Sponges float on water, so even small children can easily play by setting them afloat or soaking them and giving them a good squeeze.

You can also cut sponges into your favorite shapes, like sea creatures, and draw faces on them to make it feel like you’re swimming together with the animals.

Another idea: make slits in three or so sponges and fasten them together with a rubber band to create a spiky ball shape.

Enjoy all kinds of water play with sponges!

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fountain toy

Fountain Whale: an automatic fountain for the bath. Put it on the UFO spaceship and it can freely move around on land, too.

fountain toy

There are toy fountains that let you enjoy the kind you see in parks right in your home pool! Some compact models float on the water, draw it in automatically, and spray it out like a fountain, letting you easily enjoy the gentle plume of water.

There are also products where water shoots out like a fountain from a mat as big as a vinyl pool.

Little kids can have fun with a cute, compact fountain, and as they get bigger, they can enjoy summer pool time with a larger fountain!

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water balloon

What happened when we tried putting 55,000 water balloons in a pool!? 55,000 WATER BALLOONS IN POOL

water balloon

Let’s have fun in the pool using water balloons like the ones you see at festival stalls! You can fill them with air or water and let them float around, or make them into the classic yo-yo type you often see at festivals—there are lots of ways to play.

If you fill them with just water and throw them at each other like a snowball fight, the balloons will burst mid-throw and soak everyone—a perfect summer game.

Along the same lines, you can also try tossing them at a target, like a strikeout game.

Small but versatile, they’re an all-around fun item with endless play possibilities.

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bamboo water gun

How to make a bamboo water gun

bamboo water gun

A bamboo water gun offers a different sensation from ordinary water guns.

Common water guns are typically pistol-shaped, where water is released by pulling the trigger, or pump-action types that squirt water.

Water guns made of bamboo operate in a way similar to pump-action models, shooting the water contained inside.

Bamboo water guns are available as finished products, and also as kits you can assemble yourself.

It’s not very difficult to make one from scratch by cutting bamboo, either—why not try making one as a summer memory?

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toy water wheel

[Super Exciting! Water Play] Splash Ferris Wheel #handmadeToy #easyCraft #atHomePlay #preschoolCrafts #waterPlay #waterPlayToy #waterWheel

toy water wheel

Let’s play with water using a toy waterwheel that generates electricity with water! Some are designed with various characters like Anpanman, which makes them especially exciting for kids.

The rotating part is shaped like small buckets, and when you pour water into them, the weight of the water makes the wheel spin.

To keep it spinning continuously, you need to keep pouring water from the same spot.

Try using a watering can or a cup to pour the water.

Watching it whirl around is so much fun—your child will be completely absorbed!

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In conclusion

I think it was all toys you can play with boisterously.

And of course, you can enjoy the ones introduced here at the beach, in rivers, or even in the bath! To make the most of summer and the hot season, be sure to prepare a variety of things!