AT PLAY AND ON THE GO

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NEW COOL THINGS WE LOVE

for play and on the go this summer

PLAY:

Slackers™ Ninjaline™ Intro Kit by B4 Adventure: A backyard must-have for busy kids, and even some adults, the Ninja Line can be installed at home or even taken to a park or friend’s house! The intro kit has everything you need to create an obstacle course for your ninja-in-training and can attach to two healthy trees or sturdy wooden posts. It’s best for kids ages 5 and older. $99.99 amazon.com GoPop! Roundo by FoxMind: This is a great on-the-go game that doesn’t make noise or have any loose pieces. Your kiddos can put their critical thinking skills to work by forcing their opponent to press down on the last bubble on the board. It’s also a fun fidget toy. $9.99 amazon.com No-Spill® Bubble Tumbler Minis® by Little Kids, Inc.: These are pretty much the best kind of bubbles because the containers are refillable and don’t spill even if dropped or turned upside down. The No-Spill Mini Tumblers are the perfect size for a beach bag or diaper bag and include 2 ounces of bubble solution per tumbler. $7.99 amazon.com HABA Felt Ice Cream Cones: Let your child’s imagination run wild with this adorable felt icecream cone set. Have you ever seen sweeter play-food? The Biofino Venezia Ice Cream Cone set includes two felt waffle cones and reversible ice cream. $17.99 habasusa.com Nuby Fruitsicle Ice Pop Molds: Make your own Fruitsicle Ice Pops for your little ones with your favorite purees! Experiment with flavors while you fill the freeze-and-feed popsicle molds. There’s even a wide base to catch drips! $7.99 amazon.com Green Sprouts Breathable Sun Protection Shirts and Hats: Not only do Green Sprouts Breathable sun protection shirts and hats offer UPF 50+, the OEKO-TEX certified fabric helps wick away moisture to keep your child as cool as possible. The OEKO-TEX certification means the fabric is free of 350+ harmful chemicals. The shirts are $19.99 and the Bucket Hat or Flap Hats are $17.99. greensproutsbaby.com CreateOn Magna-Tiles ABC Schoolhouse: Magna-Tiles are a fan favorite among our Tampa Bay Parenting staff! Prevent summer slide and encourage your child’s imagination with this new schoolhouse Magna-Tiles set by CreateOn. The tiles feature each letter of the alphabet on one side and schoolhouse on the other. $84.95 createon.com

FOR BABY AND TODDLER: ON THE GO

Bibbrella Full Coverage Bib: This is a must to stash in the diaper bag. The Bibbrella is the first bib that totally covers your child from arms to torso to lap! It’s best for kids ages 6 months to 3 years. The bib is machine washable and stain resistant. $19.99 bibbrella.com GrowBento Miniware: This bento box is made of stainless steel and includes two silipods made from 100% food grade silicone. It can also transition from summer road trips to the first day of school. $38 miniware.com Chicco DUO Hybrid Baby Bottle: This new break-proof and lightweight baby bottle is made with a patented technology that bonds micro-thin layers of Invinci-Glass to a plastic outer layer that shields baby’s milk from plastic. It is durable enough for the dishwasher and can be frozen, boiled or sterilized and even microwaved. Starts at $11.99 buybuybaby.com Nuby 360 Rim Sippy Cup: No one likes a soaking wet diaper bag, which is why we love the Nuby 360 Rim Sippy cup with Touch Flo easy-clean technology. It also has detachable handles to grow with your child. $6.99 amazon.com Delta Clutch Plus Travel Stoller with Recline: At 12.5 pounds, this foldable travel stroller is just what the travelling parent needs while offering a reclining seat so your child can rest while on the go. It folds into the size of a carry-on bag. $159 deltachildren.com The Potette Plus 2-in-1 Travel Potty and Trainer Seat: This portable potty is exactly what every parent of a little one needs when on the go. It folds out into a portable potty with a reusable liner for on the go emergencies and also converts into a training seat that fits on top of a normal toilet seat—a bonus in hotel rooms or at grandma’s. We’ve used and approve! $34.99 amazon.com