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Summer has arrived and the weather is hotting up so here are the best water sprinkler toys, including inflatables and splash mats, to help you and your kids keep cool this holiday.

Paddling pools, water toys and outdoor games are not the only ways you can entertain your children in the great outdoors this summer as sprinkler toys are a great option for fun water play.

The school summer holidays have arrived and that means six whole weeks of trying to entertain your kids while they enjoy a well-deserved break, so why not make things a little easier with some extra splash antics?

Whether it's an inflatable water sprinkler you're after or a classic splash mat, sprinkler toys come in plenty of shapes to suit your entertainment needs, garden size, and most importantly, budget.

And there really is a huge variety of splash toys on the market to choose from including trampoline sprinklers, slides, splash balls and so much more – it's guaranteed to become your child's favourite hot weather toy during their summer break.

Fun for all ages (adults included), they are a great way to encourage active play and imagination while enjoying being outside.

Another huge advantage of having a sprinkler toy is that they're straightforward to set up too. Each toy will come with it's own instructions and attachments, but mostly, you attach them to your hose for hours of water joy.

So here are some of the best sprinkler toys of 2022 we think would make the best investment buy for your kids.

The fun rainbow design will make children of all ages happy and the easy assembly will please the adults too! Comes complete with a puncture kit for any inflatable emergencies.

This fun 'under the sea' theme sprinkler mat is perfect for hot weather fun and outdoor water games. Easy to store and the perfect size for all gardens, this product is an overall winner.

A two in one toy, this purse-friendly buy not only sprinkles everyone with plenty of water but also has a hoopla game for hours of family fun.

The classic water sprinkler toy that your kids will LOVE this summer. Simply attach the hose and watch the flowers 'dance' all over the garden while trying to catch you with water.

This is a water sprinkler toy with a difference. Best suited to older children, this trampoline squirter will be a definite hit with your children. The toy comes complete with an extra hose which can be securely attached around the edge of your trampoline for a 360° experience.

Race your friends and family on this cool and fun water slide! At 5.5m long, you'll be slipping and sliding all the way to the splash pool at the end where you can get up and do it all over again.

Go BIG with your water sprinkler with this inflatable dinosaur. Over six feet tall, this garden toy will become your little one's best friend this summer.