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Bubble Guns for Kids: More outdoor action and fun
A bubble gun for children offers outdoor fun and games
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They put a smile on children’s faces: soap bubbles are more popular than ever. Whether at weddings, family celebrations or birthdays – as soon as the first balls fly through the air, the wild hunt for soap bubbles begins.
Soap bubbles used to have to be created manually, with the mouth or with the help of a cord. Nowadays there are various toys with built-in automation that produce the small balls in large numbers – above all the bubble gun. It not only makes children’s eyes light up at larger events such as weddings or birthdays, but is also great fun in their free time. Especially in the warm summer months, the popular outdoor gadget is used a lot.
Comparison of bubble guns: models for children
1. LED gun
According to the manufacturer, this bubble gun Recommended for children over the age of three. The special feature of this model is the integrated LED light. The scope of delivery already includes a ready-made soap bubble solution (2 x 50 ml), which is simply screwed into the device – and hundreds of bubbles can be fired from the pistol at the same time. The automatism is supported by batteries (3x 1.5V AA), which you have to buy separately.
2.Sets
In this set two pistols including soap bubble liquid (two bottles) are included. No batteries are required here, but the function remains the same: the soap bubbles are released into the air via a button that simply has to be pressed. Great fun for every child’s birthday party. If you need more bubble guns, you can also find battery-powered models from the same brand here Set of 3.
3. Fireman Sam
He is the favorite character of many toddlers: Firefighter sam. The resident of a (fictional) Welsh town called Pontypandy became world famous through the animated series of the same name. So it is hardly surprising why there is also a colour-coordinated soap bubble gun in the same design: The model is suitable for children from the age of three and is also battery-operated. The set contains 120 milliliters of soapy water.
4. Paw Patrol
The six dogs (and the boy Ryder) from the popular children’s series “Paw Patrol“. The characters from the Canadian computer animation series can also be found on this bubble gun: the scope of delivery includes a special 60 milliliter bubble liquid and an immersion container. According to the manufacturer, the pistol is suitable for children between the ages of three and ten.
5. Animal motifs
If whale or unicorn, dinosaur or seahorse: Bubble guns that look like animals are very popular with children. The models made of plastic usually have an ergonomic handle and are battery operated. Depending on the manufacturer, some pistols even make a sound when the bubbles are produced. The selection is now so huge that there is something suitable for every taste.
Checklist for parents: tips for purchasing
Since most models come in child-friendly designs, they are primarily aimed at a young audience – although the bubble guns are also used by adults at weddings and birthdays. Nevertheless, it is advisable for parents to pay attention to a wide handle when buying (in addition to the motif) that can be easily operated by children’s hands.
Basically, battery-powered models have the advantage that more soap bubbles can be produced in a short time. Here, however, you should make sure that the compartment for the batteries is always securely closed – so that no soapy water can run into it (which certainly happens when children play with it carelessly).
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