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.

Material: Many kids’ slides are made from plastic, which can be durable and last for years, but there are more eco-friendly alternatives out there too.

The Little Tikes slide is great. And they can do it themselves it's nice and stable” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user AnnaSW1) Described as a medium-sized slide (but perhaps better suited for beginners), this bright red slide with blue steps is a great option for those working with a smaller budget.

We had a Little Tikes 'cube' which was great, tough and sturdy and very well used” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user gerbo) 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. TP Toys are fab. Our climbing frame/slide is still going strong after years of use. They have all kinds of climbing frame/monkey bars/swing/slide combinations” (Brand recommended by Mumsnet user Watto1) Our verdict Dimensions: 100 x 150 x 159 cm | Material: Plastic | Age suitability: 2 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.