Monthly Archives: April 2011

Your kids have a great time in the pool, so don’t forget to capture the memories! With all the waterproof and underwater technologies available, you don’t have to miss out … Continue reading

Turn off the TV and take your family out for a game night in the swimming pool!  Spend a relaxing night in the water without the distractions of the tv, … Continue reading

A lot of kids are too big for floaties but not yet ready to swim on their own.  In the same way, a lot of kids who are confident swimmers … Continue reading

Kids love the chance to do something wacky and offbeat. So why not indulge their need for silliness in a way that can also help reinforce water safety skills and … Continue reading

Incorporate a classic outside game with water fun by moving dodgeball to the swimming pool. The object of the game is similar, but the gameplay is a little different. Divide … Continue reading

If you’re the parent of a water baby, you know what we mean by “green haired monsters.”  Every summer, the kids dive into the pool and, in a few weeks, … Continue reading

Are you and your family itching for a swim, but still finding the water a little too cold for your taste?  Other than the obvious solutions–heating the pool or breaking … Continue reading

Looking for ways to splash up your Easter? How about an underwater egg hunt? But the water is clear. How can I hide the eggs there? Get creative! Rafts, floats, … Continue reading

No, we’re not talking about your first semester of college.  The sink or swim game is a great group and party game that is sure to wear out and delight … Continue reading

Want to get your kids’ imaginations and bodies moving in the pool?  How about an impromptu water ballet?  Forget the Tchaikovsky and Brahms and let your kids pick their own … Continue reading

Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted that your kids know how to do everything you can do. Remember trying to explain how to tie a shoe? Diving is one … Continue reading

It’s no secret that childhood obesity is a big issue right now; you rarely turn on the news without hearing about it. A lot of us are concerned about making … Continue reading

Sun safety is an important part of water safety.  When you’re playing outside, be sure to guard your family from sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Sunburns are not just … Continue reading

Having a swimming pool in the backyard is good family fun, but it can also be a lot of work.  But that burden doesn’t have to rest all on one … Continue reading

The swimming pool is a great place to introduce kids to traditional team sports and also to practice building skills.  Basketball is a longtime swimming pool favorite here at ToySplash … Continue reading

We’ve all been there.  The kids are done swimming and they’re ready to come inside . . . but they’re sopping wet!  Your floors are clean and the house is … Continue reading

A splashtastic twist on an old party classic:  diving board charades! Divide your group into teams and create a list of characters/concepts/ideas to act out (adjust your answers to suit … Continue reading

We all know that some winter sports have made a great transition from the snow to the water.  Some intrepid water lover said, “Why should the mountains get all the … Continue reading

It’s April, so you know what has to happen before those May flowers pop up!  But swimming in the rain can be a lot of fun.  When you have a … Continue reading

While you’re at the beach, challenge your kids to a game of Beach Bingo!  Sometimes the sheer excitement of being in a new place blinds them to some of the … Continue reading

Water fun is family fun, even for babies.  Even if you’re not interested in infant swim lessons, there are a number of ways baby can be a part of the … Continue reading

You know the ToySplash Water Fun Experts love kids, family, and fun. Is it at all surprising that we love dogs too? We have so many options to make pool … Continue reading

And on the subject of pool temperatures, what do you do when your kids insist on getting in the pool when it’s still cold and then complain about it?  There … Continue reading

We were recently asked, as Water Fun Experts, what is the ideal temperature for swimming at the beach or the backyard pool. The great thing about being Water Fun Experts … Continue reading

Looking to kick back and catch some rays on your beach vacation?  We are too!  To help you get the most relaxation from your beach vacation, ToySplash has put together … Continue reading

As you plan your family vacation this summer, take a few moments to call the hotels you’re considering  and ask if they  provide any sort of rafts or pool toys … Continue reading

It’s not the most glamorous subject, but it could save your family:  CPR.  We at ToySplash love the water and we love our customers and want to help them keep … Continue reading