Easy Summer Activity: Toddler Water Table+Pool || Toddler Life

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My daughter loves this water table we got. She loves the water in general, so when we had it set up as just the table, she would keep trying to climb in ( not a safe idea ), so we added the pool. Now it’s the perfect setup for the warm summer days. This exact setup isn’t the ‘raving review and recommendations’ I would like to give you, but I’m hoping this setup gives you some ideas and inspiration for you and your toddler.

Water Table Review Portion

Water table Amazon link [ *here ]
At the end of the day, I do not recommend this water table. It’s lightweight, which makes it easy for your toddler to topple over if they try to manhandle and force it or lean / try to climb, and just the other day, my daughter pushed it, it toppled over, and she kinda landed on it, and the leg snapped. We’ve had this water table for 2 weeks and she’s already managed to break it.
Based on reviews, here is a different water table you should probably get: [ *here ]. This table also seems multi-purpose - I love that you can fill the bottom section and turn it into a mini pool.

If there’s anything I’ve learned so far as a mom of a toddler, it’s that they don’t play with things as they are intended and will push any, and all boundaries as they figure out how the world works. So you want to find things that aren’t easily taken apart or thrown around when they aren’t meant to be played with that way.

Water Dispenser Review Portion

Water dispenser Amazon link [ *here ]
It’s “okay”. I linked a similar one to the one I bought - this one linked is a better price. It doesn’t just turn on and endlessly run till you turn it off, which is a turn-off for me, and it also doesn’t fit out the water table correctly. It does seem that most of the water dispensers listed aren’t made for a water table but for the big water jugs. If you hold down the power button for about 5 seconds, it does run for a longer period, but not endless. Just a quick one push of the on button, it only runs for about 2 minutes.

If you know of another water dispenser for water tables that you recommend, please tell me!

Pool Review Portion

Pool Amazon link [ *here ]
I 100% recommend this pool. I love that the walls are sturdy and will stand on its own, even if it isn’t filled. I can use this pool as a general “holder”/boundary for my toddler as well.

We try to do this activity daily - she looks forward to it and loves it so much. You can see it from her indoor play area and she will come up to the window and ( basically ) ask to go outside to play. We avoid going out mid-day when it’s the hottest; we usually go out around 3 pm and play for anywhere between 30-45 minutes and then it’s nap time.

Raising a child is hard. Give yourself a pat on the back, you’re doing great! 💕 -Krysti