What age is a child's watering can suited to?

Most are sized for toddlers and preschoolers, roughly ages two to six. Check the age range listed on the package.

Can it be left outside?

Plastic cans handle outdoor use well, but storing them out of direct sun helps the colour and plastic last longer.

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Child's watering can

A small, easy-to-handle watering can is perfect for young children to help solidify sandcastles or gently play with water at the beach.

A child's watering can is a small, light pouring toy that helps young builders wet sand so their castles hold their shape. It suits toddlers and preschoolers who love carrying water back and forth, and it works just as well in the garden or the bath.

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Why child's watering can make a good gift

Pouring and carrying water keeps little hands busy during long afternoons at the beach.
It moves easily from the beach to the backyard garden to bath time, so it gets year-round use.
Wet sand packs better, so it adds something useful to any sandcastle project.

What to look for

Check the size and weight when full so a small child can lift it comfortably.
Choose thick plastic that holds up to sun, salt water and being dropped on rocks.
Look at the spout or sprinkler head to see whether it pours gently or quickly.

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What age is a child's watering can suited to?: Most are sized for toddlers and preschoolers, roughly ages two to six. Check the age range listed on the package.
Can it be left outside?: Plastic cans handle outdoor use well, but storing them out of direct sun helps the colour and plastic last longer.

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