Summer's Hottest Toys for Fun Under the Sun
From water toys to table tennis, Becky Worley's picks for summer fun.
July 27, 2011— -- intro: From water toys to table tennis, ABC News contributor Becky Worley picked out the best toys to keep your kids having the time of their lives this summer.
quicklist: 1title: Sprinkler Toystext: When it comes to sprinkles, the crazier the better for kids.
For the little ones, try the "Blossom Bright Sprinkler" or "Grub Scouts Sprinkler" from the brand Melissa & Doug for a cool $19.99.
More ballistic models with crazy arms that spray water entertain slightly older kids. The "Geyser Blast Sprinkler" by Banzai for $33 is a good bet.
quicklist: 2title: Wildy and Wacky Gogglestext: Speedo's Neonwonders Goggles make kids smile with their bright colors and fun shapes and keep their eyes chlorine-free in the water, all for $13.99.
quicklist: 3title: Floatiestext: Stearns Puddle Jumpers, $21, snap in the back, come in different themes and patterns and are Coast Guard certified.
quicklist: 4title: Waboba Extreme Water Bouncing Balltext: This ball, made of some space-age polymers, is perfect for 10-year-olds hanging out by the pool or lake. The ball floats, bounces on water and only costs $11.
quicklist: 5title: Sportcraft Anywhere Table Tennistext: For just $24, turn any table into a makeshift ping-pong table with the "Sportcraft Anywhere Table Tennis" set. A rousing ping-pong rivalry could chew up a little summer down time.
quicklist: 6title: High-End Water Toystext:
Skier Controlled Tow Boat, $17,000
Gigantic Inflatable Climbing Iceberg, $6,000
quicklist: 7title: Grown-Up Water Toys text: Portopong, an inflatable table/raft designed for adult games of beerpong, let's you take the game with you into the pool or lake for $49.99.
Waterproof camera: Models on Amazon.com retail for under $160 and let you go underwater and take great photos of your kids.