Sand and Water Play
Buckets, spades, sand moulds, sand mills, water tables, water pistols, paddling pools and everything else for sand and water.
Two materials, endless games
Sand and water are the only toys that change shape every single time, which is why children keep coming back to them. Filling, pouring, tipping and starting again teaches volume and patience without a single instruction. A bucket and a spade are still the best first purchase.
Building up a set
Start with a sturdy bucket, a spade and a few moulds, then add a sand mill or a sieve once the basics get repetitive. A water table or a paddling pool turns the same toys into a completely different game. Thick-walled plastic survives several summers; thin sets often crack within weeks.
Ordering from Planet Happy
Sand and water toys are ordered online at Europe's largest toy shop, with 30 days to change your mind and the loveliest brands.