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Not that this should be an issue. Like any other fetch toy, the Jolly Soccer Ball should be used as a fetch-and-play toy only under supervision – not given to your dog as a chew toy. Despite the hard-wearing rubber, I was surprised that this ball had a good bounce once thrown. I couldn’t get any ball to squeak when bounced, but once caught by our testers, they were delighted to find that it squeaked. Our Australian Shepherd in particular was thrilled with this discovery.
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It is worth mentioning that while dog soccer balls are durable, I wouldn’t go so far as to call them indestructible. You see, these are best used as a fetch toy under supervision.
Even with hundreds of punctures, it still kept its shape. No deflating or popping here! This is as close as you will get to an indestructible soccer ball. Soccer Crunch Ball got rid of the squeaker altogether. Instead, it has a material that needs to be compressed in the right way to make a crinkly sound. In our tests, it didn’t always work. Our dogs preferred the older squeaky version. While the small size was too large for our French Bulldog to carry, she still loved chasing them down… Best of all, the Jolly Soccer Ball is manufactured right here in the USA. I wish more companies did this.
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We found the best toy balls for a wide range of uses, ages, and categories by studying the design and features of more than 30 balls on the market. We also surveyed 875 parents about the toys their children play with, how they play with them, and why they love them. To further our research, we reviewed guidance from Nemours Children’s Health on toys for every age and how children of all ages play differently, along with guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on how to buy safe toys. Moreover, we reviewed a study on the efficiency of exploratory play for infants and its relation to longer-term cognitive development. Big, small, bouncy, squishy—balls are beneficial toys for kids. They can use them for open-ended playor directed games and sports, alone, with a buddy, or on a team. According to Heather Shafi, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician in New Jersey, playing with balls is good for hand-eye coordination, muscle development, and social skills. Moreover, kids will be working on fine motor skills, spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and balance, too. First, when your dog bites down on hard plastic, it creates sharp edges and spikes. You can see this clearly in the picture above. These sharp bits can cut your dog as he carries the ball, so it needs to be sanded down regularly to prevent injuries. If you do want to buy a traditional soccer ball, then I recommend choosing a size 3. This is the smallest regulation soccer ball and are generally used for children under the age of 8. At 24 inches in circumference, it’s is easier to grip than adult balls.Material: Choose a material that works for the child's age and stage. Dr. Shafi says soft, stuffed balls and light, large rubber balls are great for infants and young toddlers. With younger children, like infants and toddlers, think “large” (toys bigger than your child’s mouth) to help prevent choking, and ensure all stuffed toys have secure edges and no loose ribbons or strings that can cause strangulation. For the older kids, typical multipurpose and sports-related balls are better.
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If your dog loves to play in the water, choose a soccer ball that floats. While most do, you shouldn’t assume it will unless the manufacturer specifically lists that it does. You don’t want to fish out a soccer ball from the bottom of a lake or pool, do you? If your dog loves to chase balls, your pooch might have even caused an early end to your game of soccer… Even worse – if your dog is a chewer, he will actually enjoy popping your soccer ball. Some dogs just love to destroy toys.
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Maya Polton is a former marketing manager and current freelance writer who covers food, home, and parenting. She’s also the mom of a 12-year-old son, an 8-year-old son, and a 4-year-old daughter. Maya’s kids are all super, super active, and her house, yard, garage, and even minivan trunk have a huge variety of balls. Since her kids are older, she makes all ball playing take place outdoors to keep her windows and TV safe. She loves keeping a ball in the car trunk. If she ends up at a park or open area, she can always give her kids a ball and know they will create some kind of fun game. Unfortunately, if you want a soccer ball that squeaks, you need to compromise on size. Speaking of which, the Nerf Soccer Squeaker is available in three sizes… Type
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