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Must have garden toys for a preschooler in a small garden?

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Babybelle00 · 22/03/2026 14:05

We have a small garden with two tiered areas approx 4mx5m each, both laid with artificial grass. What are your must have garden toys for a preschooler in a smaller garden?

Thanks!

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Smartiepants79 · 22/03/2026 14:14

The things we had that got played with- a small trampoline, a small slide and a mini goal. Balls. Somewhere for digging or water play maybe.

Letsgoforaskip · 22/03/2026 14:19

Mine loved their little wheelbarrow. One also spent hours with construction toys in a sandy corner under a tree. If you have a path or wall,they could paint with water.

Onceuponasunflower · 22/03/2026 14:19

Chalk, if you have a garden wall or fence. Washing up bowl with some cups and spoons.

mellongoose · 22/03/2026 14:20

Water. Lots of containers and water.

Nikkynakkynoo · 22/03/2026 14:25

Bubbles! The bubble machines or bubble guns are good when they're too little to blow them themselves. And yes to anything water - mine would be entertained for ages with even just a buck of water and watering can or water pistol, also small paddling pool with fishing net.

HolidayHunter7 · 22/03/2026 14:27

A tuff tray - you can set so many different activities out on them, they’re great.

mathanxiety · 22/03/2026 14:28

Sand box and construction toys.
Inflatable paddling pool for summer.
Cement area and chalk or paintbrushes to paint with water

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