Goodbye Screen Time, Hello Sunshine: The Best Outdoor Toys For Summer

These school holidays encourage the little ones to step away from the screens with the best in kids’ toys and fashion. Whether you’re travelling out of town or spending the holidays at home, little ones of all ages will go bananas for these play-friendly must-haves. 

Take a peek into the light, airy world of kids’ fashion leading the charge this season: Here’s Why Linen Kidswear is Everywhere This Summer.

Summertime adventures call for play-proof fits. This season’s kids’ fashion is all about comfort, style, and a little bit of star power. The best clothing for kids of all ages mixes fashion and style with durability and comfort. A kids’ wardrobe should always leave room for running, jumping, cartwheels, and more. 

It wouldn’t be a summer down under without fun-in-the-sun outdoor activities. Escape the heat, and give your lawn a little love with toys that hook up to a sprinkler or hose or water guns. Perfect for those summer sizzler days in the backyard or portable parties in the park, these kinds of toys are made for play with the whole family.

For boys and girls with a creative spark, let the capture their own memories throughout the summer with a waterproof camera. Creating precious memories has never looked better, or been more fun for the little ones. Tweens will happily leave their phones inside and dive right into the summer fun with summer-ready swimwear in all shades of sunshine from Roxy and Quicksilver. Don’t forget sunscreen and a sun-smart hat to keep them stylish and protected through the summer. 

Lock away the devices and gather ‘round with the little ones for a good old-fashioned family board game night. Create precious lifelong memories with these classic board games such as Monopoly and more. If they’ve got energy to burn, active games like Twister will keep them busy all summer. Or, for a game they can bring with them anywhere, Jenga will always get their hearts racing.

Looking for more ways to keep them entertained these holidays? There’s nothing more entertaining (and tastier) than whipping up a storm in the kitchen. From sweet desserts to zero-waste menus, find a recipe for every palate in the David Jones Recipe Archives.

This summer, let their imagination lead the way with toys of all shapes and sizes. Soft toys like Squishmallows will make the perfect best friend for children who love cute, squishy toys. For a more creative holiday break, invite the little ones to delve into the world of imagination and make-believe with a summer “crafternoon”. With a few simple arts and crafts kits and their favourite toy, playtime can become a creative and immersive world-building experience to take them all the way through the holidays.