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Outrageously Amazing Toys for the Backyard

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A few months ago, I did a post on making your backyard a paradise for kids.  In that article, I listed mostly homemade outdoor toys.  Today, I wanted to focus on manufactured toys.  My kids would love to own any of these amazing products.

Can you guess which one was Dragonfly's (age 7) favorite?  Six-year-old Skimmer's pick?  Or Tadpole's wishes- in his four-years of experience?  Which one would your kid chose?  Comment below!


These are the best, most envy-worthy toys for the under-10 crowd. Put any one of these toys in your backyard and impress your friends with how much you love your child. A gift guide from In Our Pond.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER- Work on hand-eye coordination and strengthen muscles

AIRPLANE TEETER TOTTER- The best part is the propeller

RIDE-IN JEEP- Vehicle for your 6-year-old

WATER SLIDE BOUNCER- My kids' dream summer water experience

CEDAR PLAYGROUND- This is the ultimate swingset

POD SWING- Great for sensory seeking kids

CABIN PLAYHOUSE- Adorable for pioneer play

CLIMBING DOME- Monkey around with this structure

TRAMPOLINE- My sensory-seeker would jump all day

CATERPILLAR TUNNEL- Crawl through the tunnel and peek through the windows 

BOUNCE HOUSE- Be the party all the time!

GIANT CHESS- Get your whole body involved in this classic game

TODDLER ROLLER COASTER-  What toddler doesn't want to ride their bike down the slide?


Wow, guys!  This is my most popular post!  Thank you so much!  My kids (9, 8, and 7) love their trampoline and use it for everything from a "secret" meeting place to a nap zone.  Of course, they also love just bouncing on it.  If you can invest the money, I greatly recommend getting one for your own yard!


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A great list of amazing toys for your backyard. Create the yard of your kids' dreams!A great list of amazing toys for your backyard. Create the yard of your kids' dreams!




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