17 Summer Toys Your Kid Can Play With By Themself

I absolutely love when school’s out for the summer and I can actually see my kiddos! It’s a lot of fun having them around the house, but it can also be exhausting. Sometimes I need to get some mom stuff done and the kiddos have to entertain themselves for a little bit.
And that’s exactly why I’ve spent so much time cultivating this list of the very best summer toys your kid can play by himself.

Note: You have to be the judge of what your kid can and can’t handle by himself. These are just recommendations below.

Here are 17 Summer Toys Your Kid Can Play By Themself.

This stationary pogo stick can wear your kid out. It can also be played with inside or outside.

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Go big or go home, right? Your children will absolutely love this inflatable water slide!

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Where was this sprinkler play mat when I was growing up?! It’s sure to be hours of uninterrupted fun for your kiddos!

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Did anyone else have a skip it when they were growing up? I used to play with mine for hours on end in the backyard, completely out of mom’s hair.

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The classic summer toy go-to: chalk. You can’t go wrong with sidewalk chalk this summer!

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This tent, tunnel, ball pit trio is a dynamic toy for your little ones. They can choose to have a picnic in the tent, play hide-and-seek in the tunnel, or swim around in the ball pit.

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Really want to give your kids a summer to remember? Invest in a bounce house for them!

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Did you play with a Lite-Brite growing up? I did, and I’m here to tell you it provides plentyyy of independent play for your little one!

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This water table allows your little one to play with water without getting soaking wet. It’s just as much fun without as much cleanup!

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How cool is this huge bowling game?! Your kiddo can go outside and play without you, and you know he’ll be having gigantic fun!

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Speaking of gigantic… How incredible are these bubbles?! Send your kiddos outside with these crazy bubbles and you won’t hear a peep until they run out of solution!

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This is another one of those innovations that I’m super jealous of! I needed one of these growing up! Let’s all vow to live vicariously through our kids, okay?

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When it gets too hot outside, set the kids up inside with this fun Play-Doh set! Who doesn’t scream for ice cream when it’s summertime?!

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You absolutely cannot go wrong with a classic train set like this one. There’s a reason it’s a classic toy after all.

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I’d probably recommend sending the kiddos to the backyard with this toy, but I can tell you, this one will keep them distracted for hours. While they are distracted embracing their inner Beyonce, you can get your stuff done!

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You can’t go wrong with a trampoline! It has two major advantages: not only does it keep the kids busy while you’re getting stuff done but it also wears them out! Can someone say “Nap time?”

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What is this sorcery?! We had a traditional sprinkler when I was growing up – none of this crazy twist sprinkler nonsense! It’s so fun; the kids will definitely love it.

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Send the kiddos out on the sidewalk or in the driveway with a scooter, and they’ll leave you alone for as long as you need! Scooters are fun with friends or by yourself – learning new skills and exercising out in the sun.
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This summer, give yourself a well-deserved break and send your kiddo to play with one of these fun summer toys your kid can play by himself!