I have 4 boys, as you all know, and boys are very active! I love when summertime comes along because we can go outdoors and play. Winter seems so very long and by the end of winter the kids are ready to get back outdoors, as am I!
International Playthings was kind enough to send us a free Outdoor Soccer Trainer.
My boys love to play outside and have so much fun with different sports!
The Outdoor Soccer Trainer has been great!
My 6 year old and 4 year old have enjoyed it the most. However, my 2 year old likes to try to kick the ball around as well. (This product is rated for ages 3 and up. I am not recommending you use it for younger children. I am only stating that my 2 year old likes to play around with it as well.)
I love watching my 4 and 6 year old kick the ball back and forth to one another. They can’t stand real far from each other when doing it together, but they have a lot of fun. The best part is that when the are practicing by themselves they never have to run through the yard to retrieve the ball!
What better way to enjoy the springtime than by getting the kids off the couch and outside for some active play? These days, little ones are spending way too much time in front of the computer, playing video games, and watching TV. In fact, The Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine recently found that children with more TV exposure tend to participate less in class and have lower math grades. They are also less likely to be physically active on weekends, and have body mass index scores that are about 5 percent higher than their peers. International Playthings loves to encourage productive play by offering a range of toys that get kids into the great outdoors!
New from International Playthings’ proprietary iPlay line of toys, are two hot items for spring, when the days are warmer and longer, allowing for plenty of outdoor fun.
The Soccer Trainer Set (This is the item we received to review)
The soccer trainer set is fun to use while improving ball control and coordination while practicing kicks! The set includes an 8-inch ball that is attached to the base. The ball is easy to inflate using the included pump whose needle stores inside the handle. Before playing, simply weight the base with either sand or water. It is versatile and can be played alone or with a friend! Soccer Trainer, for ages 3+, retails for $19.99.
(I highly recommend weighting the base. When this arrived at my house the boys were so excited to give it a try that my 6 year old kicked it all the way across the room just after I filled the ball with air! It is outside now of course and the base is weighted.)
Another new product they have to offer is the Big Fat Foam Bat.
We did not review this product, so the information being provided is just information that was provided to me by International Playthings.
This bat is designed and weighted specially for young children! This big, fat, foam bat comes with a large foam ball. It’s great for beginning batters and improving hand-eye coordination. For ages 3+, the bat and ball retail for $9.99.
(All information was provided to me by International Playthings. I received a free Outdoor Soccer Trainer to review. The opinions in this review are all my honest opinion. The fact that I receive a free product did not sway my opinion in any way.)
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