
For South African parents, Summer is all about school holidays and endless playtime. Takealot is here with a top 10 list of outdoor toys, sure to bust the boredom and keep the kids occupied all Summer long. Fun in the sun, sorted.
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Summer play, sorted.
1. Chicos Barbie Happy Holiday House (104cm Tall)
- Perfect for: Indoor and outdoor play for children aged 2+.
- Kids will love: The holiday house has a small pet door for furry friends and it comes with Barbie stickers to decorate with.
- Grownups will love: The house is made of durable plastic. Plus, no tools are needed for assembly - all parts are click-on. Easy-peasy
- Real review by a real Takealot shopper: It is way bigger than I thought, my daughter just loves her play house and the doggy door for her best friend. -Adri
Buy the Barbie holiday house on takealot.com
2. Jeronimo Sand Beach Playset with Table
- Perfect for: Tactile toddlers who love all things seaside.
- Kids will love: All the colours and shapes - there's even a waterwheel!
- Grownups will love: This playset encourages imaginative play and helps develop motor skills.
- Real review by a real Takealot shopper: My son spends hours on his playset table, excellent quality and simple to put together. This is a must to keep little children busy. - Tamlyn
Order your tiny tot this beach playset from takealot.com
Summer action, sorted.
3. X-Shot Dino Attack Ultimate Dino Attack Combo Pack (48 Darts, 6 Eggs)
- Perfect for: Dinosaur-obsessed, competitive 8-year-olds.
- Kids will love: The pack comes with a Dino Striker and Claw Hunter blasters for double the fun.
- Grownups will love: The 48 darts are made of foam and the targets included will give the kids something to focus their aim on.
- Real review by a real Takealot shopper: The guns are pretty awesome and shoot amazing. Also impressed with the quality. - Enrique
Grab this dino-mite combo on takealot.com
4. RC Leading RC132 Infra-Red Alloy Helicopter- Red (22cm Long)
- Perfect for: Techie teens with pilot aspirations.
- Kids will love: Taking to the skies with whirring helicopter rotor blades.
- Grownups will love: The 10m control range ensures the helicopter stays safely close to home.
Get this battery-powered helicopter from takealot.com
Summer cruisn', sorted.
5. Zingo X100 Blue Electric Scooter
- Perfect for: Active youngsters looking to tear up the tarmac.
- Kids will love: The motor does all the work so cruising around is fast and fun.
- Grownups will love: The steel frame is rugged and the battery is good for a full 40-minute continuous ride. Perfect for a quick Netflix series break.
- Real review by a real Takealot shopper: The battery life is good. He can play for a long without having to charge. - Mpho
Shop the Zingo electric scooter on takealot.com
6. Funny Box R/C Double Roll Stunt Car - Blue
- Perfect for: Kids 6 years and older with a need for speed!
- Kids will love: There are plenty of modes to master including 4-wheel drive and climb mode.
- Grownups will love: It comes with a USB charger and the control distance is a manageable 20m.
- Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Great product for the young ones, durability makes it a perfect toy even for the rough ones! - Bonakele
Purchase this speedy stunt car off takealot.com
7. Jeronimo - Audi Sportback - Red
- Perfect for: 3 to 8-year-olds who are 20kg and under
- Kids will love: Riding around in the driver's seat, turning up the radio.
- Grownups will love: The car comes with a seatbelt and has a max speed of only 3.0km/h. Safe and sound, sorted.
Add the slick Audi Sportback to your takealot.com cart
Summer splashing, sorted.
8. Splash Buddies Inflatable Sprinkler Mermaid
- Perfect for: Toddlers who love splish-splashing around.
- Kids will love: Keeping cool with their very own little mermaid.
- Grownups will love: The tail is easy to blow up and made from durable material.
- Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Beautiful and fun sprinkler to keep the kids entertained. - Madidimalo
Order your little one this sprinkler mermaid off takealot.com
9. Nerf Supersoaker Torrent Water Blaster
- Perfect for: Kids ages 6+ who love to have a blast with friends.
- Kids will love: The supersoaker shoots out 236ml and is super easy to fill.
- Grownups will love: A great activity for the pool when the kids are tired of Marco Polo.
Shop the super cool Nerf blaster on takealot.com
10. Slip N Slide Wave Rider Double
- Perfect for: Backyard fun for primary school kiddos with energy to spare.
- Kids will love: The slide is over 4 meters of fun and even comes with boogie boards.
- Grownups will love: It's two-laned so siblings won't fight for a turn, and it comes with repair patches.
- Real review by a real Takealot shopper: Sunny afternoon and a water slide is the perfect combination. Strong, set up easily and the "pool" bit in front is not too deep. Under supervision, it is super safe and the kids love it. Easy to clean and fold up for next time. The two included bodyboards just add to the fun. - Liezel
Get this must-have slip n slide from takealot.com