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5 Inexpensive Toys To Keep Your Kids Occupied At The Beach

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Every children and almost everyone (except for those who hates getting tanned) loves going to the beach but it is not always an easy job to keep your kids happily occupied while the adult members can have a great time on their own. Fortunately, there are a few inexpensive toys which can provide hours if not years of engaging fun. The next time you decide to make a family trip down to the beach with the kids, make sure you have the following 5 toys. Your children will keep themselves occupied and, the same time, they will reward you with perfect behavior on the ride home at the end of an memorable day.

A Plastic Bucket And Shovel

Green Toys Sand Play Set, Green

Aside from promoting fine motor skills and creativity, a simple shovel and bucket is a must-have to play with at the beach especially if there’s a large sandy area. You as an adult may even find yourself getting involved in a sand castle making contest or a challenge to see who can prevent the sand castle from being washed away by the incoming waves. You can also choose to get those buckets that come with a handle for your child to pick up those neat little shells and rocks your child as they run along the beach.

A Frisbee Or Disc Golf Set

Wham-O Mini Frisbee Golf Disc Indoor and Outdoor Toy Set

A little history lesson: the original flying disc was popularized by the Wham-O toy company in the 1960s. The Frisbee became so universally possible that the toy’s name is used to describe all flying discs. Whether you purchase a Frisbee or some other brand, this simple throwing toy can keep your children occupied for hours.

There are any number of games you can create and play with this inexpensive toy. You can also purchase a disc golf set, which includes portable targets (like the Wham-o Mini Frisbee Golf Set which is recommended here). If not, you can go for those foldable cloth discs with multicolored patterns and designs available as well.

Rubber Horseshoe Game

Champion Sports Rubber Horseshoe Set

Another inexpensive and fun beach toy for your children. Those standard metal horseshoes can be too heavy and dangerous for your children because a wrong toy may just land on somebody and cause unwanted injuries. Rather, you can go for those several children’s rubber horseshoe sets which are kid tested and approved like the one that is recommended here. They come in brightly colored combinations, and are not the most commonly seen beach toy. Because of this your children will get a lot of attention from other kids at the beach, which is sure to make your children the hit of the summer time fun.

Go Fly A Kite

In the Breeze Rainbow Sparkler 46 Inch Fly-Hi Delta Kite - Single Line - Ripstop Fabric - Includes Kite Line and Bag - Great Beginner Kite

Flying kites is a timeless activity which gives you time to bond with your children as you teach them how to setup the kite and getting together to bring the kite up the sky (it is usually a challenge and a real feat especially when the kite refuses to go up to the sky). Aside from keeping your children occupied and happy for hours, kite flying also promotes individuality and creativity when you let your children paint and draw their own designs on their kites.

Any Super Soaker Or Water Blaster

Little Kids Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Water Blaster, Michelangelo

A little look back in history… Do not know if you are aware of this… children used to play with those water pistol that can only hold about a thimble-full of liquid and was a cheap, plastic toy you could hold in the palm of your hand. But now they are replaced with those inexpensive super soakers and water blasters which can shoot water over 25 feet. They also hold plenty of water, and can provide hours of wet and wild summertime fun.

Lastly…

Don’t forget to bring along the sunscreen and a big beach blanket. Include lots of bottled water to keep you and your kids hydrated. And bring plenty of towels. Add the 5 toys that are covered above, and your attention starved children will keep happily occupied so you can enjoy your own fun in the sun as well.

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