The Best Teepee Tents for Kids

Tiny Land Kids Foldable Play Tent

Indoors or out, this teepee has it all

This sturdy, durable teepee features a mat, lights, wide doorway, and a window.

Best Overall

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When it comes to things that make a teepee tent rise above the rest, there are a few must-haves. A sturdy base is an absolute must, the fabric needs to be durable, and the space needs to be large enough for easy access and room to play. This teepee from Tiny Land hits all of those points and more. First up: the base. With sturdy pine poles and a high-quality, tough cotton canvas, there is little room for a flimsy teepee. The entry is also large enough to ensure that your little one won’t knock into it (which could knock it down) frequently. Additionally, there is a comfy padded, non-slip mat that’s included for an extra-cozy seating area within the tent.

Pros:

• White cotton canvas is literally a blank canvas for your little ones to personalize their teepee. Using any water or oil-based acrylic paint on the canvas, your little one can add their own artwork to their teepee.
• Sturdy enough for indoor and outdoor play.
• 100% cotton canvas – no chemical treatments whatsoever.

Cons:

• There are plastic connectors holding the poles together (which come in two parts). While the teepee is sturdy, this brings a question of durability to mind. Glue might be helpful here for extra assurance.

Wilhunter Teepee Play Tent for Kids

Come rain or shine

You'll want to take this inside on rainy days and outdoors on sunny ones, and the portability of this teepee allows you to do just that.

Most Versatile

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Coming with all the whimsical extras, this teepee has a string of decorative flags, twinkle star lights, and gold-tipped feathers. There’s also a mat for sitting on and a carry bag for set-up outside, making this the golden option for an indoor/outdoor tent that can go wherever your kiddo dreams up next. And if you happen to leave this teepee set up outside, you can feel confident with the craftsmanship. All of the seams, edges, and openings have been reinforced. Furthermore, if it picks up a little mud or grass, no worries. For easy cleaning, all you have to do is pop it in the washing machine.

Pros:

• Easily portable, and even comes with a carrying bag.
• Pine wood and cotton fabric are both free of chemicals and/or irritants.
• Mesh side window for ventilation.

Cons:

• This teepee tent is a bit on the smaller side, making it more appropriate for infants through preschool age.

Little Dove Kids Foldable Teepee Play Tent

Serious business

Made of the most durable cotton canvas, this is an excellent, high-quality option.

Most Durable

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Made with the highest quality 100% cotton canvas that hasn’t been painted with any toxins, dyes, or chemicals, this teepee is the perfect size for preschool play, both indoors and out. With a top height of 59″ and a wide, open entryway, multiple kiddos can play in this teepee at the same time. The cutest addition to a bedroom, it’s wide enough to place over the head of a child’s bed for a cozy sleeping experience. There are two pockets on the inside for knickknacks or treasures. Other features that come with this sweet little teepee? A carrying bag, unpadded floor mat, string lights, feathers, and a totally blank canvas for decorating this teepee however your little one desires.

Pros:

• Super easy to construct – even the kids can get in on it.
• Front entryway flaps can be closed entirely.
• The base of the canvas attaches to the poles, ensuring the teepee won’t ride up.

Cons:

• The ties at the bottom ensure that the canvas doesn’t creep up; however, it does cause the poles to move inwards. This isn’t so much of a problem on carpeted floors, but on slippery surfaces, it is a bit of an annoyance.

Wilwolfer Teepee Tent for Kids

Simple and lightweight

This delightfully pretty teepee is lightweight and portable, making it an excellent option for outdoor photo shoots.

Most Portable

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Looking for a basic white teepee tent that’ll go from photoshoot to reading nook? This is the one. Lightweight, easy to set up, and pretty but plain, this teepee will fit seamlessly into any decor or photoshoot ensemble. There are sturdy white ties to hold the flaps open, darling little storage bags for hiding trinkets and treasures, and a cute little window to let light and air in. Feel free to dress it up with flags and feathers, or leave it as is for simplicity and beauty.

Pros:

• Lightweight canvas and poles are easy to move wherever you’d like, indoors or out.
• Poles slide into sleeve-like holders for a teepee that won’t ride up.
• Fits seamlessly into any decor.

Cons:

• This teepee seems to do better as a calm-area toy, as it isn’t the most sturdy. If used as a gentle, quiet reading nook, it would be just fine.

Tiny Land Teepee Tent with Mat

A pretty teepee with stylish chevron pattern

A gorgeous chevron pattern on rugged cotton canvas.

Best Patterned

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If you like a little pattern in your home, this teepee has a gorgeous chevron pattern. Not only is it a chevron pattern, but it’s printed on a heavy-duty cotton canvas that won’t rip, tear, fade, or unravel. And included with the teepee is a plush non-skid floor mat for the utmost coziness. A window, wide entryway, and tall interior round it out.

Pros:

• Two color options: grey/white chevron or pink/white chevron.
• 100% cotton canvas that has zero toxic chemicals, sprays, or paints.
• Both mat and teepee are machine-washable.

Cons:

• This one is the most splurge-worthy on the list

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you introduce teepee tents into your child’s play space?

Teepee tents are a part of certain Native Americans’ ancient culture and have significant cultural meaning. There is, of course, the discussion behind cultural appropriation when it comes to teepee tents. I’ll leave that research to you. However, if done correctly, teepee tents could also be a wonderful learning point for your child’s education and understanding of other cultures. Where did teepees come from? Why? Which tribes used them? Are they still used today? While these questions and lessons might need to be adjusted in order to be more age-appropriate depending on your kiddo, teepees can certainly provide a wonderful learning point for other cultures.

Are teepee tents waterproof? Can you waterproof them?

While there are certainly some super durable, meant-for-the-outdoors teepee tents out there, the majority of ones that you’ll find for indoor, nursery, or playroom play are simple canvas teepees. These ones likely have not been waterproofed.

Depending on the type of fabric, you can most likely waterproof a teepee tent. Prior to doing so, thoroughly research the fabric of your teepee tent and which type of waterproofing agent would work best.

Are teepee tents safe for toddlers?

Teepee tents can be perfectly safe toys for toddlers (or kiddos of any age, really). The most important factor you’re going to want to consider is that you find a teepee tent with a sturdy base, sturdy poles, and durable canvas. You’ll also want to make sure that there are no hanging strings or floppy fabric that your little one can get caught up in.