Some kids love to get outside and play. They can be amused for hours by kicking a ball around in the park or by simply charging around the back garden. However, other children need a little inspiration to get outside. Have you ever considered outdoor gift ideas for kids to get them active outside? Things like bouncy castles or swing sets will have them asking you to play outside in no time! Children absolutely love toys that allow them to get outside for a little rough-and-tumble play.
5 Fun Outdoor Gift Ideas For Kids
Whether your little ones want to try their hand at sports or just simply want them to have fun running out their batteries, take a look at these great outdoor gift ideas for kids. These will be a hit with boys and girls of all ages and interests.
Trampolines
A brilliant addition to your outdoor space, trampolines are great for encouraging your kids to play outside and exercise. Not only do they increase your child’s co-ordination, balance and strength, they’re also fantastic for bouncing off all that excess energy! Be sure to buy models with a safety enclosure to help avoid accidents. You can even buy a springfree trampoline for added safety.
Swings
Kids just love to swing, and if you’re prepared to dig a few holes in your yard and have fun mixing the cement for the base, then installing a swing set in your garden is probably one of the best gifts you can give your children! Or you if you the perfect tree, you may wish to try a hanging swing instead.
Sandbox
Perfect for younger kids, sandboxes encourage creativity and exercise and they’ll spend hours digging and making shapes in the sand. Some sand pits are made from premium timber so that they’ll blend into your landscaping with ease. You may even wish to get fancy and creative and build your own dual purpose sandbox that the pirate boat sand box above. For even more versatility, some models can be converted into a paddling pool or ball pit with the addition of a pool liner.
Bouncy Castles
An ideal outdoor toy for growing children, a bouncy castle is a fun, safe way to encourage social play and cooperation. Most models come with protective netting and high walls to help keep your little ones safe. They can be great for every day fun as well as perfect for entertaining at birthday parties.
Outdoor Kids Fort
Kids love a fort! You can go with an outdoor tent or a kids teepee or a tree house or a play house. Whatever option you choose, they are sure to enjoy escaping to their own personal hideout and playing pretend games.
There you have my top five choices for Outdoor Gift Ideas For Kids! Everyone is sure to be winner so be prepared for neighborhood kids to start hanging out at the “cool house” from now on!
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I want a trampoline in the worst way, but it would make our homeowners insurance skyrocket, so it’s not worth it.