No Room for a Pool? Get a Sprinkler for Your Kids This Summer

This sprinkler is suitable for children from ages 3 to 6, as the spray is neither in mist form, nor does the water come out with a lot of pressure to scare or hurt the little ones.
The metal design of the sprinkler makes it more durable and less likely to be tipped over by stronger winds, and you can adjust the spray for a distance of up to 24 feet.

Different Types of Sprinklers

The manufacturer promises a coverage of up to 3,000 square feet and, while we’re a bit skeptical about that number, we still think it’s well worth the price considering how much fun your kids can have with this. It is a rotary sprinkler that comes with three arms that are ready to spray all around for your little ones to cool down during outdoor summer playing sessions.

Rotary sprinklers

These discreet sprinklers will only pop out of the ground when you turn on the water, making them invisible when the water is turned off. There is no risk of tripping over them, which makes them a good choice for households with children or pets.
When you’re limited by a small budget and want a sprinkler that your kids can have fun with, products like the Kadaon are here to the rescue!

Fixed spray sprinklers

When you’re on the market looking for a sprinkler for your children, you’re obviously interested in a bunch of other things, and not stuff like water pressure vs soil drainage. For those of you looking to purchase sprinklers for kids, here are a few bit of know-how that might prove handy in the shopping decision:

Oscillating sprinklers

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Traveling sprinklers

Misting sprinklers

Time to bring in the whimsical turtle for some fun in the sun. And what could possibly be better on a hot summer day than getting some water action? This little fellow is a BPA-free product designed to bring every child above the age of 3 a lot of fun.

Pop-up sprinklers

With an orange and green design, this little turtle is constructed with wiggle tubes that spray water all over, so your kids don’t have to chase the flow. All you have to do is attach the garden hose to the designed location on the turtle and let it do its magic. It can reach distances of up to 8 feet and comes with a rubber O ring to make sure there are no leaks.

Raised sprinklers

During hot summer days, children want a way to play around and cool down at the same time. Considering the current global situation, taking your child to the local pool isn’t really an option, especially since you have to avoid crowded spaces as much as possible. Installing a pool in your backyard is an expensive alternative, but there’s another cheaper way to provide your kids with cool summer fun: installing a sprinkler for kids.

Should you own a sprinkler that has an automatic timer, you are going to have to shut that down as well. In case your unit has a “rain” mode, this will shut down the signal running to the valve without having to cut off the power to the controller. This way, you can save all the settings and programs without having to shut down the system and reset everything.

Choosing the Best Sprinkler for Your Kids

• The size of the sprinkler is really important in a sense that when you have a lot of kids playing, a small sprinkler won’t be fun if only one of them gets to enjoy the water spray at a time. When you’re narrowing down your choices based on the size of the sprinkler, look for models that are larger and that, of course, fit in your yard (wouldn’t want to get the sidewalk outside the yard all wet either).
• The design of the sprinkler might not always be important to you as a parent, but rest assured that it matters a lot to your child. Children will be more tempted to play outside during a warm day if the sprinkler has a fun design and comes in vivid colors. This, of course, depends on the age of your child and their personal preference as well. If you have children around the age of three, you might want to purchase a system that comes with play pads, as it gives your child a safe surface to play on instead of running around in the mud.
• Related to the bullet point above: the age of the child also determines which sprinkler is best for them. Little ones need a safe unit, preferably designed to be sturdy and not yanked off the ground. You can even find multifunctional units, meaning that when the sprinkler isn’t used for your child’s fun time, it can be placed somewhere else to actually water the yard.
• Durability and safety are key factors when choosing a sprinkler for your child. You will notice that most units are made with 0.3 or 0.4 mm PVC. This material is typically sturdy enough not to crack and tear with ease, meaning that your money is well-invested in a product designed to last.

Sprinkler Safety Tips

If you have older kids that can handle the water pressure coming from a sprinkler mainly designed to water the lawn, the Orbit 58257N has a full metal construction that’s bound to last for years to come.
 
It can splash water at a distance of maximum 8 feet and is compatible with just about any garden hose out there. The water can go as high as 12 feet, but that really depends on the water pressure in your household.
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Storing Your Sprinkler

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This type of sprinkler is designed to spray water without moving. They are not as strong as rotary sprinklers and can’t cover an area as wide as them either. They work really well for those of you that have low water pressure.
Related: The Importance of Flexible Garden Hoses
“Right out of the box the kids already wanted to play with it, without even knowing what it was. Good way to keep them entertained while you relax outdoors instead of being cooped out in the house all day.” (Parent review)
 

Best Kids Sprinklers

CHUCHIK Outdoor Water Spray Sprinkler for Kids

If you do now own a system that has a main shut off valve, you might want to consider installing one yourself. Keep in mind that pipes located above the ground will also need to be insulated (there are special foam insulating tubes or sticking foam insulating tape that can help you out).
If you do not own a sprinkler that can be stored somewhere in the garage or shed but rather have a fixed system, proper insulation is required. Grab a plastic bag and some foam insulation tape and wrap it around the sprinkler, covering as much of it as possible.
If you do not own a sprinkler that can be stored somewhere in the garage or shed but rather have a fixed system, proper insulation is required. Grab a plastic bag and some foam insulation tape and wrap it around the sprinkler, covering as much of it as possible.
If you do not own a sprinkler that can be stored somewhere in the garage or shed but rather have a fixed system, proper insulation is required. Grab a plastic bag and some foam insulation tape and wrap it around the sprinkler, covering as much of it as possible.
If you do not own a sprinkler that can be stored somewhere in the garage or shed but rather have a fixed system, proper insulation is required. Grab a plastic bag and some foam insulation tape and wrap it around the sprinkler, covering as much of it as possible.
If you do not own a sprinkler that can be stored somewhere in the garage or shed but rather have a fixed system, proper insulation is required. Grab a plastic bag and some foam insulation tape and wrap it around the sprinkler, covering as much of it as possible.
If you do not own a sprinkler that can be stored somewhere in the garage or shed but rather have a fixed system, proper insulation is required. Grab a plastic bag and some foam insulation tape and wrap it around the sprinkler, covering as much of it as possible.
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• High-quality metal construction.
• Easy setup.
• Full circle spray coverage.