Whilst on holidays recently at the Gold Coast, my two little ones were fascinated with the surf lifesavers everytime we went to the beach. My 4yr old daughter had lots of questions, “who are those people?”, “what do they do?”, “why are THEY allowed to drive on beach?”, “why are the flags red & yellow, this is Australia, they should be green & yellow?” (she is very patriotic :)).
Imagine their delight when I was given the opportunity to review the new “Sammy Sea Patrol” toy.
The new toy from WOW, Sammy Sea Patrol is a lifesavers jeep, that comes with all the kit required to help in any emergencies including two figures dressed as Australian lifesavers (aptly named Cody & Summer), a rotating watch tower and a life ring that is attached to a retractable pull cord, so that children can re-enact a rescue mission. This toy is suitable for children as young as 18 months and comes with a 10-year warranty from WOW Toys.
This toy is ideal for role play and teaching children about the importance of water safety.
My two quickly began acting out a scenario where one of them was a naughty shark named “Bruce” (they love Finding Nemo), while the other was the lifesaver that had to save a swimmer in the water.
They’ve since gone on to rescue each other from a naughty whale (they also love Pinocchio) and a crazy octopus called “purpley” (no idea where he comes from….).
They are both having so much fun with the toy and can’t wait to get back to the beach to see the lifesavers again.
Hubby and I have also sat down with them to join in on the fun and we’ve been discussing the importance of being safe, both at the beach and in a swimming pool.
For more information on water safety, please visit Life Saving Victoria. If you’re interested in learning more, you should also check out Life Saving Victoria’s Meet a Lifeguard program, you can also download some great colouring in sheets for the kids.
If you would like to purchase this toy for your little ones, it is available now from www.kidstuff.com.au.
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Eat ice cream during summer time. Love the feeling “cold”!
BBQs with friends in the garden
Hearing my husband and son laughing in the pool having the time of their lives 🙂
Not having to take a jacket with me everywhere I go.
Everything! Seeing how much happier the kids are to be outside all the time.
Long days, ice cream, building sandcastles with the kids, everything is so much fun under the warm sun!!
Watching my son squeal with delight as he runs under the sprinkler!
Sunny hot days – kids playing in the street – ice cream van coming to our street – days at the beach!
The chance to go for walks and play in the park with my kids after work with daylight savings!!
Taking little bub for a walk at the beach.
I love the fruit..
The broaden activities can do outdoors, the beach, the seasonal food did I say tomatoes too? Veggie Gardens with the kids and long warm summer nights breezes
Family bbq’s and outings to the beach. Love It !!!
i love everything about summer. Plenty of things to do because they days are soo long.
I love the sunshine – it makes me happy 🙂
Hanging at the pool with the kids and eating slushies
I love that it’s not freezing when we wake up – it makes it do much easier to get out of bed!
SUMMER – I love the sun, the water, sitting under the stars sipping a nice cool drink, fishing, road trips, waiting for the cool change, the pouring rain and the smell afterwards, swimming and the sound of children running, jumping, loving and playing!
I love the feeling of drinking iced tea on a hot day and how refreshing it is
I love summer because all the best fruit is in season – peaches, nectarines, mangos, yum!
Sitting out the back on a warm afternoon while the kids play in their paddle pool!
I love the stone fruits, ice-creams, long nights, and holidays. It’s pure bliss
Long hot days and warm breezes, kids playing in the yard in the late afternoon.