July is here, and for any parent, the summer holidays are looming and we're already wondering how to keep the kids entertained through the full six weeks off. There will inevitably be a bit of screen time, no doubt, but most importantly, it's the perfect time to get the children in the garden and enjoying the outdoors. And you don't need to have green fingers to maximise the use of your garden. There are some savvy buys from Amazon that are guaranteed to keep the kids busy, help you relax, and create plenty of fun memories along the way.
We're talking swimming pools and inflatable hot tubs (prepare to become the envy of the neighbourhood). Or, if you have a smaller garden, or prefer to explore the great outdoors with the kids in tow, bikes and water bottles to keep them happy and hydrated in the summer sun.
Katie and Neeru, editors for our sister-brand, Closer Magazine, share their top picks in the latest series of Fixing Up with Amazon. Has something caught your eye? You can scroll down and shop it instantly with quick delivery straight to your door.
Fixing Up with Amazon: Your outdoor summer essentials
AmazonWhen the sun is shining, nothing feels as good as a splash around. Luckily, the Intex swimming pool is super easy to assemble - simply slot and click the metal frame into place and then fill with water. Neeru and Katie managed to assemble it in just 20 minutes. Holding up to 1000 gallons of water, you're officially going to become the neighbourhood favourite.
AmazonEvery parent knows one of the special times in their child's life is getting their first bike. Sold exclusively on Amazon, this bike - in a beautiful lilac with a fun, sporty design - has a comfy seat, a chain guard to protect little fingers, and mud guards to keep their clothes from getting too mucky. Each bike comes with stabilisers you can take off when ready, and you can get the larger 16 Inch Bike for Children 3-7 Years Old for any slightly bigger kids.
AmazonWith all these fun activities, everyone needs to stay hydrated on the go, especially on a hot summer's day. Katie and Neeru swear by their Stanley water bottles, which are not only seriously on-trend but also keep ice water cold for days on end, and without ice, for 10-15 hours. Even better, the bottles are leak-proof and dishwasher-friendly. There are two sizes available, the 0.7L in Black or Rose Quartz and the 1.06L in Frost.
AmazonHow about a hot tub in your very own garden? Set up in a matter of minutes, enjoy luxuriously hot bubbles (up to 40 degrees Celsius) with 140 bubble jets to melt into. It's easy to control with an intuitive control panel and it comes with a lockable hot tub cover to keep the kids out and the temperature, in. There's room for four people at once, and when you're done, just fold up and pop in your shed. Simple.
AmazonWhether you want to be prepared to the next family holiday or want to bring the poolside to your garden, you can’t go wrong with this soft and absorbent beach towel, available in sky blue, navy and green.
AmazonMaximise the amount of fun the children can have in the pool with the best floaties for the job. We love this inflatable basketball hoop, which’ll no doubt help tire them out, or go for something just as fun but relaxing in the form of this Intex Inflatable Lollipop Pool Lounger.
AmazonDon’t forget, safety first. These colourful bike helmets for boys and girls are fully adjustable and provide reliable head protection to keep your little ones safe when zooming about.
AmazonYou can never have too many storage options. This handy basket is a great way to store and carry the kids’ toys, beach towels or even logs. It’s strong, sturdy and actually really charming, so we’ll be buying a few to use around the house and garden.
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