4 ginormous inflatable sprinklers that will make you desperate for summer

For years now, there's been a big demand for summer-ready inflatables: unicorn floats , inflatable pools , even party-size floats for all your friends. And there's a new trend coming to a yard near you: Giant inflatable sprinklers, perfe…

These amazing giant inflatable sprinklers are making us wish it were summer even more!
For years now, there's been a big demand for summer-ready inflatables: unicorn floats, inflatable pools, even party-size floats for all your friends. And there's a new trend coming to a yard near you: Giant inflatable sprinklers, perfect for a summer party in the backyard or just an afternoon requiring a little cooling off. We're talking larger-than-life, blow-up sprinklers in cool shapes from rainbows to unicorns to...spacecraft? I'd say don't think too hard about it; just enjoy the cool refreshing mist. This post contains affiliate links

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Giant inflatable sprinklers: Rainbow giant inflatable sprinkler This rainbow giant inflatable sprinkler at Pottery Barn Kids just makes me so happy, from the puffy clouds to to the scientifically-correct colors. And I think the arc of "rain" would be a better run-through option than some of the others that just spray from one spot, especially for kids looking to get creative with party games. Huge inflatable unicorn sprinkler This is the one you've been waiting for: the giant inflatable unicorn sprinkler that sprays water from its magical unicorn horn! Unicorns don't show any signs of going out of style any time soon, so I'd say this one will be hot this summer. Grab it now while you can at Amazon on sale. backyard utdoor water toys for kids: Funboy's gigantic rocket shop sprinkler donates to COVID relief with every purchase. Funboy is our source for winning pool toys, outrageous pool floats, and of course giant sprinklers. In this case, a gigantic (7.5 feet tall!) rocket ship sprinkler that's tall enough to let adults join in on the fun. Find it from their site.   Giant inflatable sprinklers: Giant inflatable sprinklers: Dinosaur giant inflatable sprinkler The sheer size of this giant inflatable dinosaur sprinkler I found from BigMouth on Amazon is wowing me so much right now. It's over six feet tall! If you're having a Jurassic Park themed birthday, or just have a kid who's really, really into Mesozoic Era creatures, this giant inflatable sprinkler will be where it's at. And so will your yard -- prepare for an influx of neighborhood kids!

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