Best Toddler Outdoor Activities and Essentials For Toddler and Secret Weapon For the Adult with the Toddler; Baby shower gifts too!

Summer is here and outdoor toddler activities are the best.  Here are some that are free and some items that you can purchase.

The best find is a secret weapon for parents and grandparents: a phone hidden in a hideaway book that disguises adult phone use as reading while toddler safely playing.

Two options:

Drift Hideaway Book Set.  A children’s storybook and parent book with hidden phone compartment. Five star ratings on Amazon, and advertised as “a baby shower gift they will actually use” for $32.08.

The Bubbie Book. $20 and five book options. “The accessory has garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback on direct platforms (averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars with over 80+ reviews). Customers frequently highlight the high-quality designs and its effectiveness in hiding screen distractions. You can check out the different designs on the Bubbie Book official site.” Bubbiebook.com.

FREE ACTIVITIES

Disney is free for children under three.  The rest is very expensive.

Spray Bottle filled with water.  Take a nature walk and let the toddler spray anything in the path.  Builds strength in hands and coordination.

Scavenger Hunt. Give the toddler a picture of a few things at a time to find outside, for example, a flower, a tree, a leaf, a bird, something yellow.  Turns a walk into a nature adventure.

Water car and toy Wash. Set up a large bin, water table or bucket with cups, spoons, funnels, and floating toys.  Freeze small toys and cars inside ice cubes.  Create a wash station. Use sponges for washing.  Develops fine motor skills—pouring, scooping.

TO BUY

Toddler outdoor bubble machine rechargable torch with light and adjustable height.  Amazon’s overall pick for $19.99.

Steering Wheel for Stroller and Shopping Cars. The best for ease of travel is the Accmor Stroller Steering Wheel, only $12.98 Amazon.

Or get a fancy Itzy Ritzy with three fidget features and adjustable clip for $26.99 At Amazon.

Familidoo Q1 Multi-Use Kids Wagon Stroller for toddler to stand as you explore.  Foldable, Light weight and all terrain, rain cover and travel bag.  Five star reviews on Amazon.  Expensive.

Beach Tent with UV protection, portable travel fan and water play. New release on Amazon for $35.97.

OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS

Stroller Snack Tray.  Universal snack tray at Amazon for $23.99.

Sun Screen Applicator.  Solar Buddies Refillable Roll On Sponge for $15.99 at Amazon.

Freezable snack bag. Packit Snack Bag Rainbow Sky keeps snacks and drinks cool for hours without the need for ice packs for $19.99.

Stroller Fan.  Amazon overall pick battery operated stroller clip on for $15.99.

Waterproof Wet Bag. Amazon’s choice for 2 pack reusable waterproof wet bags for $19.95. 

Portable Travel Potty Seat. Amazon overall pick for compact size at $14.95.

Portable Travel Potty.  Amazon’s Choice for portable and foldable toilet for car or outdoors for $22.99. Extra liners available.

Stroller Straps for cups and bottles to keep them of the floor four pieces for $7.99 at Amazon.

Diaper bag dispenser. Ubbi Retracable Bag Dispenser for $6.83 at Amazon.

Summer has arrived.  Hope some of the ideas are helpful to parents and grandparents of toddlers. Time to get moving outside with

Joy,

Mema