Parenting Products to Make Your Summer a Success

Willow + Sim Bamboo Kids Beach Toys

Perfect for beach days, these toys are made from unbleached compostable bamboo. This eco-friendly and durable set is lightweight and packaged in a natural canvas bag with mesh base and hemp rope handle for easy transport. Parents will appreciate that these toys are free from harmful chemicals, plus they’re recyclable and reusable. $59.95, ages 2+, willowandsim.com

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Luca & Friends

Here’s an innovative app that combines learning and fitness via artificial-intelligence motion technology. Using basic movements, players might stretch or jump in order to “touch” or “catch” the right answers. $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year, ages 4-8, lucafriends.com

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“Mommy Goes to Work”

Parents and kids together can read this sweet book with bright and imaginative illustrations celebrating working moms. The playful story sparks imaginations, calms separation anxiety and eases mommy guilt. $19.99, woom.us

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Monsterkins

Look out for these friendly monsters with a mission to save the planet by eating all the plastic water bottles from land and sea. Made from recycled water bottles, these toys include a fun selection of animals including Dusk, Grom, MK, Muck, Trash Foot, Trashzilla, Vinnie and Vish. $11.99-$30, ages birth+, shopwildrepublic.com

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SwimWays Swim Huggable

Kids can take their favorite stuffed animal swimming with these cuddly and floating stuffie. These huggables feature a quick drying material. $14.99, ages 12 months+, spinmaster.com

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Scoops Ice Cream Truck

Every ride is a sweet ride with Woodzeez 27-piece playset. This toy includes whimsical details such as a blender, soft-serve cones, sundaes and more. Honk the horn for lights and sounds! $29.99, ages 3+, woodzeez.com

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Turn & Learn Ferris Wheel

Bring the carnival to town while exploring animals, numbers and objects. This item includes playful sing-along songs and a suction cup for a high-chair tray or any smooth surface. $15.99, 6+ months, vtechkids.com

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Grill to Go Food Truck – Pink

Fun is on the menu with this 54-piece set for 18-inch dolls. This food truck features real chalk and chalkboard, working lights and wipers, real grill sounds, a folding table attachment and working string lights. $119.99, ages 3+, ourgeneration.com

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Poppy the Count & Stack Flower Pot

Grow all new fine motor, color identification and counting skills. This toy features five stackable two-piece flowers with different colors and numbers. All pieces are stored inside the pot for easy cleanup. $14.99, ages 18+ months, amazon.com

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Skillmatics Found it Outdoor Edition

Have a fun outdoor scavenger hunt with this exciting game of search and find. Can you find ”something that is heavier than a leaf or something round?” $14.97, ages 4+, amazon.com

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