But Take Note: Broken-off bits of sidewalk chalk can be a choking hazard, so it might be helpful to sweep up any excess pieces.

Walt Disney Animation Studio’s 60th feature, Encanto, tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an ‘Encanto’. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. Her delicate layered skirt is decorated with gorgeous pink, purple, and blue flowers, just like her dress in Encanto!The table does include a plug so you can drain the water out when you’re done using or to clean it, but you may need a set of pliers to set it up initially. If you prefer, you can also fill the table with up to 50 pounds of sand for tactile play. Why We Like It: Two words: push handle. Toddlers are notorious for wanting to bike on their own, but not as well-known for actually being able to move those pedals, so this bike with a parent-push handle solves that problem. Generally speaking, the more a toy can do, the less the child has to do, so try to avoid toys that have all the fancy lights, features, and instead keep it simple,” Whitman says. This inflatable waterslide has been able to accommodate and entertain my five children ranging in age from toddler to preteen during the warm weather months.

For car-obsessed toddlers and preschoolers ready to ride, there’s nothing better than a set of Power Wheels. This Jeep Wrangler version comes with a lot of accessories, like a light bar and voice-changing microphone, plus realistic driving sounds to make hitting the open road even more exciting. Why We Like It: This double water slide offers twice the fun, can accommodate multiple ages, and is incredibly durable, with a 350-pound weight limit. Last but not least, especially if you’re investing in a pricier toy or have multiple children, it might be helpful to consider the longevity of the toy. Can it convert to use as your child grows? Does it have other functions that can be used in different ways? Is it durable enough to be passed down to another child safely? Why We Like It: It comes with extra accessories, like a fishing pole and a tipping fishbowl that’s sure to make toddlers giggle. But Take Note: The seat-on-a-scooter concept might take some getting used to, so be wary of falls with your tot.

Isabela’s stunning flower hair clip, dainty gold earrings, and purple espadrille shoes complete her classic look. With this Isabela Madrigal doll, you can pretend you have flower powers too! Water tables are usually a hit on their own, but this Little Tikes Fish `n Splash version takes things up a notch with the added excitement of fishing fun. Your toddler can enjoy fishing for the included critters, filling up the fishbowl at the top that will tip over into the attached lily pad when it’s full for a splashing surprise, and playing with the included water cup too. Thanks to all of the bonus accessories, it’s also an ideal table for multiple toddlers to play with. Why We Like It: This three-in-one scooter can be used by toddlers as young as 12 months old, and converted as they grow. When shopping for an outdoor toddler toy, consider the type of activity it encourages, says Dr. Hong. Look for toys that foster imaginative play, stimulate the senses, or focus on gross motor skills like balance and coordination.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does recommend daily outdoor playtime for all ages, even babies. There are many differences in families’ abilities and access to outdoor spaces, so the AAP stresses that even small amounts of time outdoors can have health benefits. The most important thing is to get outside as often as you can and enjoy the time together, not stress about how much time you toddler is or isn’t getting outside. How much should I spend on outdoor toddler toys? Kids with inseams of 12-20 inches can use this bike starting as young as 18 months old, all the way up until they are 5 years old—both the seat and the handlebar are adjustable to use as they grow. At just 6 pounds, the Strider is lightweight enough to throw into your vehicle for travel or new local adventures. Plus, it can handle rough and smooth terrain. Choose from eight different colors for every toddler style, and when your child is ready, you can add foot brakes or rugged tires (sold separately) for more off-roading adventures. Pool fun is the best for toddlers, but it can also be a challenge to keep young skin safe in the harsh rays of the sun. This pool solves that timeless dilemma with an umbrella shade. Your toddler will enjoy splashing in the pool, but if that’s not enough, it also comes with its own accessories. You’ll get three three funnel cups for dumping and scooping water, and a spinning water wheel. Includes: 1 x Mirabel Doll, 1 Isabela Doll, 1 Luisa Doll, 1 Antonio Doll, 4 Doll Outfits, 4 Pairs of Doll Shoes, 1 Pair of Doll Glasses, and 1 Doll Hair Clip Our family has personally owned this Little Tikes playhouse for over 8 years now. I really appreciated how easy it was to put together. My 7-year-old, 5-year-old, and I assembled it without any tools required. The playhouse is also very lightweight, at only 32 pounds, so I could move it around the yard, and during the winter, I put it in our basement for the kids to play with all year round. (This year, I forgot to bring it inside, and it did end up blowing away, so be sure to learn from my mistakes!)Getting outside has plenty of benefits for kids and parents alike. “ Outdoor play [boosts toddlers’] physical and emotional development, provides a great way for them explore their natural environment, and helps them build essential skills that will serve them well throughout their lifetime,” says Lauren Tingley, a mother of two, elementary school teacher, parenting coach, and creator of Simply Well Balanced. Plus, she points out that spending time outdoors provides ample opportunities for social interaction and relationship-building.

Walt Disney Animation Studio’s 60th feature, Encanto, tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an ‘Encanto’. Strider balance bikes take a twist on teaching kids to ride a bike and transform the classic parent-holding-onto-the-seat-and-running method that many of us grew up with. Instead, the balance bike comes without pedals and teaches kids to first grasp the fundamentals of learning to balance on the bike before they ever even touch a foot pedal. Whether you’re looking to get outside with large-scale fun, like a giant waterslide, or something on the smaller end, like an electric bubble blower, the best outdoor toddler toys help the whole family make new memories together. After all, as the weather warms up and we all start to shake off the doldrums of winter, it might be time to think about some ways to get out of the house with our kids again. But Take Note: This slide is on the larger side, so you’ll want to be sure you have room in your yard to accommodate it. It also might damage grass underneath if you don’t move it around regularly.Includes Step and Surprise feature - the Mirabel small doll with her unique footprint activates a music and light show throughout the house To gain expert insight on how to choose age-appropriate outdoor toys for toddlers, we also interviewed Harold Hong, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist at New Waters Recovery, in North Carolina; Lauren Tingley, a mother of two, elementary school teacher, parenting coach, and creator of Simply Well Balanced; and Angel Mitchell, director of A Royal Academy in Western Washington. And because real-life parental expertise helps, mom Karissa Whitman of Mom After Baby and Kacie Barlow, a nurse and mom of four, also provided their experience on choosing outdoor toddler toys Why We Like It: Toddlers can delight in an endless cascade of bubbles floating around them, while you don’t have to lift a finger to produce said bubbles. Win-win. Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, and Antonio come dressed in their signature outfits and accessories inspired by Disney’s Encanto!