The Best Balls for Kids of All Ages

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Play Ball With Your Kids

  • What: Best Balls for Kids
  • When: Infants to tweens
  • Why: Fun, affordable, non-electronic
  • Where: At home

Whether you’re expecting your first child, or dreading the upcoming teenage years, balls never go out of fashion. They offer endless entertainment in a variety of ways, with no screens or batteries involved. Here we’ve rounded up the best balls for kids of any age. Check out our picks below.

OBall in primary colors infant toy image from Amazon

Oball: If you have an infant, get them this ball. The lightweight toy makes it easy for tiny hands to grasp. The bright colors appeal to them, and the ball rolls freely. It squishes into bags and hooks easily onto strollers, high chairs, and bouncy seats with the addition of a link or two. 

Gertie Ball: Whether you travel to other states or countries or just to the local park, this inflatable ball goes the distance. It inflates easily with the included straw, and packs down flat to fit into bags and pockets. It makes the perfect companion in case of unexpected delays and detours, and works just as well as an every day ball.

Waboba Spizzy Balls in red, blue, and yellow

Spizzy Ball: This solid ball appeals to kids of a wide age range. It has a satisfying bounce and can be used indoors or out. The bright color and spiral pattern make it fun to watch, and the durable material means it can hold up to any action from both kids and adults. Take it anywhere kids go thanks to the small size.

Haberman Switch Pitch color changing ball fidget toy orange side visible

Switch Pitch Ball: This plastic ball changes color with a toss. Get kids moving as they throw it in the air or back and forth and see who can get it to change between two colors. The transformation will keep kids coming back over and over again for more fun.

Glowcity light up soccer ball kids size 5 black and orange

Light Up Sports Balls: If your child plays sports, these balls extend their play time thanks to the glowing feature. From football to soccer and basketball, you can get a sport specific shape that makes playing more fun. Use it indoors or out and enjoy the light it brings to the game.

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