- Race track. Slice a pool noodle length wise to make 2 perfect race tracks! …
- Blocks. …
- Indoor soccer. …
- Beachball basketball. …
- Jumbo Lincoln logs. …
- Light Sabers. …
- Stick pony. …
- Swords.
We promise you’ll adore these floating toys just as much as your children do already.
We promise you’ll adore these floating toys just as much as your children do already.
Simply tape the two ends together to form a circle that is begging to be transformed into a holiday decoration. Here, a blue toy is transformed into a fashionable statement by the plaid fabric and leaves.
Slice the length of a pool noodle with a saw (carefully! ), then slide it over the edge of your door. This incredibly easy DIY will shield fingers and ears alike and stop children from accidentally being awakened.
Use these easy DIY boot stuffers to keep your boots standing tall (even in the summer). The neon colors are covered in fabric in this instance, and an adorable pom-pom completes the look. But don’t worry, you can also use a plain noodle for this trick.
In this instance, a clever holder keeps the flash cards organized. However, this trick is also useful for playing cards, particularly for children with small hands.
A few pool toys, funnels, and tape are all you need to make a bathtub wall that lets your kids use their, er, noodles while doing the dishes; just don’t be surprised when they beg you to stay in the tub for a longer period of time.
These cylinder-shaped soft toys transform into the ideal organizer for both hard and soft headbands when they are covered in a sweet pink fabric.
You’ll love knowing your kids are safe even when they’re roughhousing in their indoor tent because there are no sharp edges here. Because this blogger secured the sides with a little tape, it will also be simple to disassemble.
Yes, the pool is still involved, but not in the way you might think. Here, pool noodles are transformed into an adult toy because they keep party drinks like beer within arm’s reach without requiring users to exit the water.
You might not have received protective material over the springs if you have an older trampoline. The good news is that this DIY version is reasonably priced and colorful, so your children will adore the vibrant materials that keep them safe while they jump.
Brown paper and paint give these summery floaties a brand new purpose during the chilly winter months. Can you believe these birch tree logs used to be neon pool toys?
This pool toy’s hollow interior makes it the ideal shape for skinny wine glass stems; simply cut off the side to make it easier to slide the colorful marker on and off.
Just line the bottom of LED tea lights with saran wrap, squeeze em into the hollow center, and youre all set. Who knew these silly toys could be translated into romance with a little ingenuity.
50+ Take a look at my updated list for some entertaining hacks and even more pool noodle activities!
17. Tangles with Teaching used pool noodles for an integral part of this Dr. Suess themed classroom.
46. Learn outdoors this summer with an outdoor letter line by Adventures of Adam.
40. Pre-K Pages made a pretend play garden – a great DIY toy!
30. These simple blocks by I Can Teach my Child are perfect for quiet time, indoors or out.
What Are Pool Noodles Made Of?
Polyethylene. It is a closed-cell foam created by pressing together millions of tiny bubbles. Water cannot enter the foam cells, which makes it a fantastic pool toy. It is also light enough to float. Although the material flexes, it recovers from compression and keeps its shape.
You’ve probably seen polyethylene in packing materials. If you’ve ever worked on a plumbing project, you may have noticed that pool noodles and foam pipe insulation are the same thing.
Polyethylene foam can be difficult to recycle. Fortunately, pool noodles have a lot of uses besides swimming pools, so you can reuse them all over the garage and the house.
They’re so handy it’s worth keeping a few pool noodles around the workshop. And if you can’t find a pool noodle, you can always grab some pipe insulation at the hardware store.
The list below includes some of our favorite pool noodle tips.
Break out a pool noodle if you need to fill up a bucket that won’t fit under the sink’s faucet. Place the bucket on the ground, then run the noodle down to it by slipping it over the faucet.
Make this pool noodle wrist rest to prevent wrist fatigue after a long day at the home office.
First, mark where you want to cut the noodle. We created the height for the wrist rest to be slightly shorter than half the full noodle diameter. You could make two wrist rests of equal size by precisely halving the noodle.
A door banging into a wall is annoying. Even worse, it might dent your trim or poke a hole in your drywall. But with a little assistance from one of these foam miracles, that’s simple to avoid. Simply slit a short section of pool noodle lengthwise, and slide it onto the edge of a door, cabinet, or gate.
Although useful, drawer organizers frequently move when you open or close a drawer. Easily solve that problem with a pool noodle.
Measure the distance between the organizer’s back and the drawer’s back. Then cut the noodle to size with a utility knife. In order for the organizer to remain in place, the pool noodle must fit snugly. In order to save space, you could also cut the pool noodle in half lengthwise.
Here is a tried-and-true helpful tip for collecting water on your garage or basement floor. Put together this straightforward squeegee by rake tines and a piece of foam pipe insulation. Simply push the water out the door or into the drain after that. — Art Rooze.
Your drinks stay cool in the pool and are always nearby with this inexpensive, simple DIY pool accessory.
To fit a plastic container, cut pool noodles into short lengths. (A bin with a lip keeps the noodles in place. (To keep the noodles tightly fastened to the sides, thread a bungee cord through their centers. Tie a piece of rope or cord to the bungee for a handle. To make the handle easier to hold, add a small circle of pool noodles as a float.
I needed to pick up a ladder from a friend. I covered the bars with pool noodles to prevent the luggage rack on my new SUV from getting scratched up. I simply taped the pool noodles on after slicing them with a utility knife. The cushion of foam also kept the ladder from rattling. Before you leave, don’t forget to secure your cargo. – Gerald Ruppert
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My car door had several dings from opening and hitting the wall of the garage. I was about to discard some pool noodles because my grandchildren had outgrown them when I realized that they might actually be useful.
I used a utility knife to cut the pool noodle in half and nailed it to the studs in my garage. The pool noodle should stay put on its own. Use construction cement or a few nails to attach the pool noodle to the studs for a more long-lasting fix. Voilá, no more door dings. — John Greene.
Perhaps images of lounging on the beach or swimming with your kids come to mind when you think of pool noodles. But there are so many other things you can do with these useful, affordable pool toys besides just lazing by the pool!
Whatever kind of idea you need, there is something on this list that can help. Pool noodles work well to create everything from fun toys for your kids to DIYs for around the house. These pool noodle ideas are great to use up your old pool noodles or to make your family something they’ll actually use.
During the summer months, it is pretty easy to find pool noodles at many different stores. Of course, the pool supply shops are usually fully stocked with noodles. We have had luck finding them over the years at Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree and Five Below, just to name a few! You can grab pool noodles in a variety of colors and in all different thicknesses.
FAQ
What can I do with pool noodles?
- of 13. Create a Wreath Form. …
- of 13. Stop Doors From Slamming. …
- of 13. Help Your Boots Keep Their Shape. …
- of 13. Keep Your Cards Close. …
- of 13. Make Bathtime More Fun. …
- of 13. Corral Cute Headbands. …
- of 13. Make a Soft Playhouse. …
- of 13. Create a Beverage Boat.
How do you glue pool noodles together?
Can pool noodles be glued? Yes, glue works well with pool noodles. Use ModPodge, or a clear adhesive like E6000. Glue works best when applied in areas with low stress, like when attaching a flower or ribbon.
