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Top Ball Pit Picks for Kids and Toddlers

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Children Love to Play in a Ball Pit!

Toddlers and young kids love to play in a ball pit. There has been some controversy over the years as to just how clean and sanitary public ball pits at fast food restaurants and other places children congregate are. This can especially be worrisome to us as parents during the cold and flu seasons when germs seem to spread so easily.

For these reasons and others, many parents opt to buy a ball pit for their kids to use at home.

There are lots of children's ball pits to choose from.

This is a guide to some of the best along with some tips for picking one!

A Ball Pit Fit for a Prince or Princess

This Fun Castle Works as a Jumper or Ball Pit

The Jump-O-Lene Castle Bouncer can be used as an inflatable bouncer or fill it with ball pit balls to turn it into a ball pit. Comes with two inflatable swords and 24 balls. You will definitely need to purchase some additional ball pit balls if you plan to use this as a ball pit. It is rather large, with a diameter of almost seven feet so it can easily accommodate mulitple children at once.

Ball Pits Featuring Their Favorite Characters

Ball Pit Fun with Diego, Dora, Lightning McQueen, Elmo, and more!

Character ball pits are among the most popular ball pits with kids. Here are some of the character themed ball pits that are available:

  • Dora the Explorer
  • Diego
  • Disney Cars
  • Sesame Street
  • Disney Princess
  • Little Mermaid
  • Elmo

    There are also many other cute ball pits including castle, bus, soccer, and football themed ball pits.

    • Top Ball Pits for Toddlers - Pick #1 School Bus Play Center

    inflatable toddler ball pitThe Fisher Price School Bus Play Center is an excellent ball pit for toddlers. This inflatable ball pit features a door that opens so little ones can enter it. It's about 4 feet long and 2 1/2 feet wide so just the right size for toddlers and it won't take up a ton of space in your home. It comes with 20 balls. You will want to purchase additional balls for it.

    More Top Ball Pits for Toddlers - Pick #2 Elmo

    Perfect for Toddlers who are Elmo Fans

    Elmo Toddler Ball Pit

    Another great ball pit for toddlers is the Elmo Magic Ball Zone. This is a fold up, tent style ball pit so it is extremely easy to set up, take down, and store. Here's a look at it's features:

  • Comes with 50 ball pit balls
  • Carrying case
  • Compact size - doesn't take up too much room. Measures 30 inches by 30 inches and is 3 feet high.
  • Lightweight
  • Folds up easily
  • Has 3 openings
  • Doors on this ball pit can be rolled up

    Get Free Shipping on the Elmo Magic Ball Zone at Amazon.com!

    • Disney Cars Movie Themed Ball Pits

    Ball Pits Featuring Lightning McQueen and His Friends!

    Kids who are fans of the Disney Pixar Cars Movie will absolutely love these cars themed ball pits!
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    Inflatable Ball Pits vs Fold Up Ball Pits

    There are advantages to both. Both store easily. Fold up ball pits are easier to set up while inflatable ones can mean more jumping action for kids. You will need to decide which type works best for your family's needs.

    Elmo and Sesame Street Ball Pits

    Perfect for Sesame Street Fans!

    Little Sesame Street or Elmo fans will love these ball pits. The Sesame Street ball pit is larger and can comfortably accommodate two to three children. The Elmo ball pit is a little smaller, and better suited for one child at a time.
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    Dora Ball Pits

    Three Ball Pits Perfect for Dora the Explorer Fans!

    Anyone one of these three ball pits is almost guaranteed to be an instant hit with little Dora the Explorer fans.
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    Bounce house ball pits

    Older kids have just as much fun in a ball pit. This is a great way for kids to get some exercise. There are some great bounce house ball pits that will provide fun and exercise for kids. The bouncer houses come with their own air blower and they are really quick to set up and take down. The really great part about these inflatables is that a small hole will not affect your play time fun. The air blower will still keep your bouncer well inflated.

    Bounce house ball pits

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