6 Fun Outdoor Toys to Keep Kids Active

Did you know that kids need an hour (minimum) of physical activity each day to encourage their health and development? While children are energetic by nature, they might need a little prodding to put down the Nintendo DS and get moving. It may have been difficult to get them out and about during the colder weather, but now, with summer quickly approaching, it should be a breeze! Here are our top toy picks to keep your tot outdoors.

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Tootle Turtle Mower

$30, Melissa & Doug
Toddlers love to mimic grown-ups by trying to do house and yard work themselves (if only this habit would continue as they get older!). This mini lawn mower has audio (a motor sounds as a cord is pulled and dials click as they are turned) and physical features (the turtle’s shell opens up to a storage compartment, and a plastic can is included to “refill” the fuel), which will keep your little one busy in the backyard.
Ages 2 and up Available at amazon.ca.