This colourful slide comes in a vibrant, fire-engine red, with bright blue steps. It has added stability which means you'll stay safe while you play. Play outside in the garden when the weather is nice, or take it into your playroom when it isn't! Tiny climbers and mini explorers will be kept amused by this popular cubed activity gym from Little Tikes. As well as a small slide, it features a little hideaway and portholes for playing peek-a-boo and crawling through and can even be enjoyed indoors as well as outside. Smoby do the best indestructible, safe outdoor toys for toddlers. They are expensive but virtually unbreakable” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Pascha) Our verdict Extra features: Are you looking for a slide that offers something different from a conventional one?

Are you ready for the best playtime ever? Grab your swimming costume and be prepared for hours of fun! Ask your mum or dad to connect the garden hose and watch while water whooshes down the slide part. Where will you put it? Consider whether you’ll be putting it indoors or outdoors and also how much room it will take up – the size of kids’ slides varies considerably, so get out the tape measure before you buy. Items that are not available in store will take 3-5 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to be delivered to your nominated store. Dimensions: H230 x W137 x L306cm | Material: FSC Certified wood | Age suitability: 3 years and over Reasons to buy: If it feels like your child is growing up fast, you may want to opt for a garden slide that is built to last the test of time. The Smoby Super Megagliss is a great choice - a garden slide that quite literally grows with your child. Measuring a whopping 3.6 metres, it starts as a smaller 1.5-metre slide, extending to become a triple wave chute once your little one is too big for it.

The Little Tikes slide is great. And they can do it themselves it's nice and stable” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user AnnaSW1) Every child develops at a different rate and while one may be coordinated enough to be up and sliding by 18 months, another might not have enough body control until later.

Picture the scene: you're chilling in the hot tub or watering the flowers with a garden hose, and your little ones are having the time of their lives tearing about on their best trike, bouncing on a trampoline or getting messy in a mud kitchen. Investing in the right outdoor play equipment will help you make the most of your garden all year round - which means you have more time to relax.

Dimensions: D130 H76 W77cm | Material: Plastic | Age suitability: 18 months and over Reasons to buy: The Little Tikes First Slide has become a popular choice amongst Mumsnet users, particularly for providing toddlers with their very first garden slide experience. It also folds flat for easy storage; making it a practical option for those with smaller gardens.

Dimensions: H168, W150, D285cm | Material: Plastic | Age suitability: Ages 3 years and over Reasons to buy: How much can you spend? With slides costing from tens of pounds to hundreds, choose one to match your budget. Dimensions: 281 x 276 x 208(h)cm | Material: FSC certified wood | Age suitability: 3 years and over Reasons to buy: They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays. We had a Little Tikes 'cube' which was great, tough and sturdy and very well used” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user gerbo)If you’re looking for a slide and swing combo playset for your garden, TP Toys comes well recommended within the Mumsnet community. Made from high-quality FSC Certified wood, their playsets come with a five-year guarantee and are fully treated to protect against the elements. How old is your child? Choose a slide suited to your child’s development and take heed of the age guidance on the box. Looking to invest in a garden slide for your kids? From first slides and water sides to slides that fold for easy storage, we’ve rounded up the 10 best garden slides you can buy your kids this year. When your little one is fed up with straightforward sliding, you can even keep the joyful squeals coming by rolling toys down it, covering it with a blanket to make a den, or teaming it with a paddling pool in summer. Whether compact or curved, wavy or watery, there’s a garden slide that can provide hours of fun for years to come, whatever the weather.