Collection: Outdoor Water Toys

Outdoor water toys are the fastest way to turn a hot afternoon into active, screen-free play — sprinklers, splash pads and poolside games that get kids running, splashing and cooling off. Little Cubs' range spans the garden, the pool and the beach.

Why water play is so good for kids

Water play isn't just fun — it burns energy, builds gross-motor skills and coordination (running, stomping, catching), delivers rich sensory input, and naturally encourages turn-taking and social play with siblings and friends. On a hot day it's also the easiest way to keep little ones happy for hours.

Choosing the right water toy

For toddlers, a low splash pad or sprinkler mat they can stomp on is ideal. For older kids, active toys like a rocket water launcher add a chase-and-catch challenge. And our pop-up pool tent gives babies and toddlers shade and a safe splash zone at the beach or in the garden. Everything here connects to a standard garden hose or packs flat for travel.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best outdoor water toys for toddlers? Splash mats and gentle sprinklers they can walk and stomp through, plus a shaded pool tent for the youngest.

Are these safe? Yes, with active adult supervision — as with any water play, never leave young children unattended around water, even shallow water.

Also great outdoors: Educational Toys for Toddlers.