The water umbrella sprinkler is cute for photos — not for hours of play

Cute for photo ops, but don’t expect hours of entertainment. The water umbrella sprinkler creates a fun visual effect — water cascading down from an umbrella-shaped sprinkler that kids can stand under. It’s great for a few minutes of squealing laughter and a couple of cute pictures. But unlike a slip ’n slide or a proper sprinkler toy, there’s not much to do once the novelty wears off. It’s one of those toys that’s better as an idea than a sustained activity. Borrow one if you can, don’t go out of your way to buy it.