Must-have summer and pool toys for kids

David Kitchens, 8, swims in an inflatable pool in the front yard of his house Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in Bowling Green, Ky. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s through Thursday. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP) David Kitchens, 8, swims in an inflatable pool in the front yard of his house Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in Bowling Green, Ky. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s through Thursday. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP)

By Jennifer Berger, Newsday June 29, 2015 12 min read

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Must-have summer and pool toys for kids

The New Sprouts Grill It play food set includes 22 pieces of food and grilling tools, including a kettle-style grill, burgers, veggies, meat and tongs. Kids can store the pieces inside the grill after play; $29.99 at toysrus.com. (Learning Resources)

Build four different blaster and target models in one set with the K-Force Build and Blast: K-20X from K'Nex. The set includes rods and connectors plus special parts to create different blasters; $27.99 at toysrus.com. (K'Nex)

With the Minion Goggle Kickboard, kids can look through the special porthole that's built into the kickboard to see down into the water. While in the water, the board looks just like a Minion; $9.99 at toysrus.com. (Skyrocket Toys)

Trevor Cochran, 6, uses a kickboard during a swimming lesson, Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Gwen Cherry Park in Miami. About 500 children, ages 6-14, enrolled in Learn-to-Swim classes at Miami-Dade Parks pools and tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world, were part of a simultaneous world-wide swimming lesson Thursday in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for The Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

The Razor Jr. Mini Mod features side footrests and a pedal-activated motor that stops when released, as well as an in-wheel electric hub motor, foot pedal throttle, soft rubber grips, polypropylene wheels and a rechargeable battery; $59.99 at walmart.com. (Razor)

The weather is warmer, flip-flops are out, beach days are here, so it can only mean one thing: It’s time to stock up on new summer and pool toys. From bubbles and ride-ons to chalk, disc launchers, water play and more, there are many interactive toys to get your kids playing outdoors.

Here are this summer’s must-have toys for every kid:

Nerf Super Soaker FloodFire Blaster

The high-capacity Nerf Super Soaker FloodFire Blaster holds 43 ounces of water and can hit targets up to 38 feet away. Or, attach it to a hose for nonstop water blasting; $24.99 at toysrus.com.

Minion Swim Goggles