12 Best Ball Pits for Toddlers (According to Reviews)

Lots of sensory experiences are incorporated within this adorable, soft turtle, that is filled with 60 squeezable and easy to play with balls. Holes to push balls through, crinkling feet, and squeezable squeaky portions will engage young children. Unzip the turtle shell to reveal the small and supportive ball pit, then zip it back up to enjoy as a ball filled pillow. The description also notes that the design promotes early childhood development, from cognitive to physical. The how to play suggestions, offer creative games and activities to engage in with young ones.

Takeaways:

• Packaged well

• Storage and toy all in one

• Multiple sensory experiences

• Will be outgrown quickly

A ball pit made out of memory foam makes a lot of sense. It’s comfortable, and when taken out of the package and secured via the bottom zipper, it becomes a relatively rounded shape. Depending on what color you choose, there are neutral balls, as well as a couple of pops of color. This can be an absolutely adorable decorative and practical addition to a playroom. Some reviews mentioned that it can take a few days for the memory foam pit to take full shape.

Takeaways:

• Keeps its shape

• Quick to assemble

• Balls are sturdy

• 200 balls included, though some reviewers claim this isn’t enough to fill the pit

Pop it up, then fold it up to store in the provided mesh bag—there’s also a bag to store the 200 multicolored, phthalate free balls as well. Up to two kids can play simultaneously in the bright polka dot, somewhat circular pit. One review mentioned that their toddler would sit on the sides of the collapsible walls, and they just pop right back up.

Takeaways:

• Easy to clean

• Easy to put together

• Anti crush balls that reviewers have said can in fact be crushed

• Some reviewers mentioned there weren’t enough balls included

• Folds down for easy storage

A pretty pink castle design adorns the back panel of this inflatable ball pit. Made of PVC, the construction is relatively durable. One of the downsides, is that there are only 30 balls, when other certain ball pits can come with up to 200. But some folks actually like the smaller size, which tends to fit better into the corner of the living room, or a child’s bedroom. Open panels in the front, help to ensure easier parental supervision.

Takeaways:

• Inflatable

• Budget-friendly

• Lightweight

• Repair patch included

• Includes 30 balls

• Can get “staticky “ in dry weather

• Has to be blown up by mouth, unless you have an air pump

Not just any ball pit, the construction themed truck has a drawstring that lifts up the exterior portion, to dump balls into the main pit. Mesh sides allow parents to easily supervise kids, while they are playing. This product is ideal for children ages two and up.

Takeaways:

• Inflatable

• Good visibility to children playing inside

• Repair patch included

• Includes 25 balls

Parents might be scared away from ball pits, because they might pose a little bit of a messy presentation, when tucked in a bedroom corner. However, much like the Melissa and Doug version, this unicorn ball pit serves as its own storage case. When not in use, it’s just an adorable unicorn. Many sensory attributes are incorporated into the toy, such as a discovery mirror, crinkling patches, and other sounds.

Takeaways:

• Easy clean up

• Sensory stimulation

• Soft air filled balls

• According to reviews, it runs small

• Includes 20 balls

The mesh collapsible pit is simple to set up, and also comes with a fun basketball hoop, to add options for play. Elegantly colored balls are available to choose from. Storing is as easy as folding it, and finding a small nook to place it. There’s a video within the Amazon description on how to fold. Some customers even bought this for their pets, without the balls of course.

Takeaways:

• Non toxic/BPA Free

• Folds down for easy storage

• Does not include balls

Blast off to the moon, in a shuttle tent, that also has a tunnel that leads to a ball pit. In the reviews, one adult mentions that they too were able to fit through the tunnel. A few extras, like a roaring button to create engine sounds, and a storage bag, are included. You will have to buy your own balls though! Typically, folks have to buy extra balls for other pits anyway.

Takeaways:

• Per reviews, tent is sturdy

• Suitable for larger kids too

• Spacious

• Does not include balls

• Folds down for easy storage

Lightweight and easy to store, this playground is pretty much portable. Two tunnels connect three different play points, one featuring a target/dart game, and another featuring a basketball hoop. It is as easy to set up, as it is to store. The age ranges that we found throughout the description vary somewhat, with the body of the description saying ages three and up, and another section referencing ages one to six.

Takeaways:

• Easy setup

• Folds down for easy storage

• Spacious

• Velcro game balls included

• Does not include balls

With just enough frill, the pink princess play tent has an adorable scalloped design on the top, and sparkle illustrations on the side. Mesh siding allows for good parental visibility, while being ideal to keep bugs out, if playing outside. This particular product actually does come with 100 balls, which is definitely enough to get the kids started.

Takeaways:

• Easy to clean

• Folds down for easy storage

• Very lightweight, so it may be affected by wind if used outside

• Comes with balls

Fisher Price is a solid brand, so that initially caught our eye. Overall, the product does seem relatively small, but it gets a lot of points for being creative and cute. One review mentioned that their pit started to lose air – – a dreaded risk of inflatable products. But this one does come with 25 balls, and looks ideal for super young ones. Therefore we think it deserves a mention.

Takeaways:

• Includes balls

• 99lb weight capacity

• Inflatable (comes with repair patch)

Up your ball pit game, by opting for one that doubles as a bouncy house! That’s right, little kids can have a blast while jumping in the inflated, mini style carnival attraction, that’s for their own personal use. It does come with an air blower, and some of the reviews mention that it can be used indoors. Only 50 balls come with the product. One review mentioned that if two kids are jumping together, they are likely to bump into each other.

Takeaways:

• Easy set up

• Includes balls

• Three sided mesh protection

• Suitable for siblings