| Do you own a swimming pool? How do you | | | | swimmers, a set of goggles and diving rings, or |
| entertain the kids while trying to relax away from | | | | other sinking items can lead to serious |
| work? Pool toys can be the answer to tons of | | | | competition. You can set your own rules and |
| backyard fun. There are so many pool toys to | | | | safety measures...there is no limit to what kind of |
| choose from. And there are pool toys that suit | | | | fun you can have with this type of game. |
| the size pool you have, from a toddler's pool to | | | | Babies aren't left out of the action. Many products |
| an Olympic size. Items can be anything from | | | | are out on the market today that babies and |
| lounges to motorized wind-up swimming toys. | | | | their parents can enjoy. Floating baby "swimmers", |
| One of the most important things to consider | | | | which resemble their walkers in the house, provide |
| before purchasing an outdoor pool toy is safety. | | | | water fun. For toddlers, you can get a floating |
| Does the toy float? Can a child get tangled in it? | | | | "island" that the kids can hang onto or jump off |
| Can it be thrown safely? These and other | | | | safely. Most floating products today are made |
| questions should be addressed. Children can be | | | | from much more durable plastics and rubber than |
| rather rambunctious in a swimming pool, and fun | | | | of yesterday, and they can usually be repaired |
| is what it's all about, but toy safety should be in | | | | with a separate repair kit. |
| the parent or pool supervisor's mind at all times. | | | | Small paddleboats for larger pools are also |
| Floating toys are best and the most fun. There | | | | available. This would be a great learning experience |
| are lounges, tubes, and even trampolines for any | | | | for toddlers and preschoolers alike. With adult |
| age that can fit in any above ground pool. Small, | | | | supervision, a child can learn the basics of boating. |
| swimming, wind-up toys are wonderful fun for | | | | There are target games that have a diving and |
| babies and toddlers, even preschoolers. You can | | | | rising action. Simply float a target ring where you |
| purchase bendable floating, colorful pipes that can | | | | want it, and with finesse, throw your diving item |
| be wrapped around the chest for those learning | | | | into the water to have it float up into the ring for |
| to swim. The traditional "inner tube" has taken on | | | | a score. There are products that bounce across |
| a new form, that of animal shapes, or even a | | | | the surface, which can lead to a teen "dodge-ball" |
| picture of a favorite cartoon or child's television | | | | game. Pool golf, pool basketball, pool tag, and |
| program. | | | | even toys for the family dog are available to |
| You can also buy games for the pool. Water | | | | anyone with a pool. You are only limited to the |
| volleyball is an important staple of the larger | | | | size of the pool, or whatever your imagination |
| swimming pools. For more experienced | | | | leads you. |