The Tot Best-Sellers: Toys for Outdoor Play
Getting to play outside allows children to strengthen their muscles, soak up Vitamin D, build their confidence and explore the world around them. To make the most of fun under the sun, here are our Tot-approved toy picks for outdoor play.

When kids get to play outside, their imaginations can soar, their minds can grow and their little bodies can figure out how to move and groove.
Particularly great for supporting the development of gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination, outdoor play can also give parents some peace of mind. Being trapped in a confined space isn’t fun for anyone. Getting out and about helps kids (and parents) build endorphins, which makes everyone happier, healthier and ready for a good night’s sleep.
In this article, we’ll go over:
- The benefits of outdoor play
- What to look for when shopping for outdoor toys
- Our favorite outdoor toy picks
Scroll down to learn more.
The Benefits of Outdoor Play
- Safe sun exposure allows a child to develop a natural circadian rhythm
- Being outside encourages an active and healthy lifestyle
- Outdoor play means less screen time
- Helps children feel connected to nature
- Opportunities for sensory learning
What To Look For When Shopping For Outdoor Toys
When shopping for an outdoor toy, we look for things that grow with our children. From balance bikes to scooters to transformable wagons, toys like these allow children to master their sense of balance, get in control of their arms and legs and zoom into life. Since kids sprout like little beans, having adjustable seats, handle bars and wheels is a must!
We also love toys that let kids engage with the earth. Mini gardening tools or a science kit can spark a sense of wonder and enable kids to question why and how things grow, discover cause and effect and gain a sense of appreciation for how magical our world can be.
Because both imaginative play and artistic play are wonderful for cognitive development and allowing kids to express their emotions, we also search for items like non-toxic chalk and playhouses. Both of these activities can be fun on your own or when played with friends.
The following toys will encourage your child to get active and interested in the outside world.
- Giant block set
- Play tent
- Scooter
- Swing
- Sensory table
- Sidewalk chalk
- Balance bike
- Yoga memory card game
- Explorer’s case
- Sand toys
- Veggie garden kit
- Mini golf set
- Wooden swing
- Wagon
Scroll down to discover and shop our favorite outdoor toys.
Guidecraft Outdoor Wooden Hollow Blocks
$999.95
Babai Play Tent
$129.99
Available in more colors
Scoot & Ride Highway 1
$120
Available in more colors
Scoot & Ride Highway Kick 3
$99
Available in more colors
Lily & River Birch Wood Climber
Ranging from $350 to $533.95
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The Monarch Studio Outdoor/Indoor Double Sink Mud Kitchen
$520
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Twee Macaron Sidewalk Chalk
$45
Banwood Bikes First Go! Balance Bike
$189
Available in more colors
Banwood Bikes Classic Helmet
$49
Available in more colors
Mindful & Co. Yoga Memory Card Game
$34.50
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Moulin Roty Explorer’s Case
$65
PlanToys Sand Play Set
$30
Gardenuity My First Garden
$98
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PlanToys Mini Golf Set
$40
Babai Swing
Ranging from $36.99 to $39.99
Ropes available in more colors
Wishbone Wagon
$399.99
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