PLAYVIBE Dart Ball Game Tents & Tunnels For Children, 7-Piece

Gone are the days when kids could only enjoy tunnel and tent toys and ball pits in places like McDonald’s and Chuck E. Cheese. Today’s tent and tunnel toys are affordable and made from lightweight, durable materials that can be set up and taken down in minutes.

Some of the larger ones have ball pits, hoops and dartboards on their sides. Look for ones with easy pop-up construction. Mesh sides are also good because they provide places for your little ones to peek out at you.

You can use these toys inside and outside, but you’ll want to bring them in if it starts to rain or snow. They are usually made with polyester fabrics that you can wipe down when they get dirty. Best of all, most of them come with carrying bags to store them in when they aren’t being used. You can take them on camping trips, vacations and grandma and grandpa’s house.

Tent and tunnel toys help kids develop motor skills and provide excellent opportunities to exercise and socialize with family members and friends. They also encourage coordination and creativity; kids may imagine they are bunny rabbits hopping through or eels slithering through the tunnels, for example. Little ones also like to hide out in the tents when they want privacy. Put a few books, snacks or toys in there for them to find.

• Larger tent and tunnel sets come with different parts that can be set up in different ways, so it is like getting several different toys in one.
• Most of these toys with ball pits do not include the balls; these are usually sold separately.
• Some of these toys are compatible with other kids’ tent and tunnel products.
• Read the product descriptions to see what age group the toy is appropriate for before buying.
• Dogs and cats also enjoy playing with tunnel toys.