SUNNY days calls for water play to cool down and paddling pools are the perfect solution.
Splashing in inflatables can give children hours of fun in the garden all summer long.
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However, for parents looking to invest in a pool .
However, it’s important to always supervise children when playing with water as pools can pose a drowning risk.
From the smallest to the sturdiest, we’ve scoured the top high street shops to find the best value paddling pools on the market…
Cheapest paddling pool for toddlers – Wilko and The Range, £1.99
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If you’re pushed for space outdoors or just want a small area for kids to splash around this kiddy pool from Wilko or The Range.
And for less than £2, you can’t really go wrong.
It’s pout of stock for delivery, so you’ll need to visit a store to get one – but you can book click and collect for free to avoid a wasted visit.
Just enter your postcode online to find your nearest store with stock.
Cheapest activity pool with slide – Aldi, £24.99
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Pools with features such as slides can help max out the water play fun for little ones.
These activity pools can come with quite a hefty price tag.
However, Aldi is bringing out its Animal Play Centre, £24.99, for little ones aged 18 months and up. The pool will be in stores from May 18 and can also be used indoors without the water.
If you can’t wait until then, The Range is selling a sea-themed pool with slide for £34.99 from £49.99.
Cheapest medium sized paddling pool – Poundland, £12
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If you want a slightly bigger sized pool for kids to enjoy water on sunny days, a six foot inflatable model from Poundland is ideal.
The retailer says the pool is suitable for children aged 24 months and above.
You can buy direct online or search for your nearest store using the store finder tool on its website.
Cheapest 9ft paddling pool – Argos, £35
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For older children, a bigger pool is a good idea for play.
The Bestway 9ft pool is suitable for kids aged six and above and costs £35 from Argos.
The model also comes with a repair patch so you can fix up if gets a small hole from play.
On cloudier days, you could also use the inflatable as a sand or ball pit.
Cheapest 12ft paddling pool with stand – B&Q, £77.99
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You can make pools more of a semi-permanent feature in the summer with sturdier steel-framed models.
These are also ideal for older and more boisterous pool users who can quickly end up breaking more flimsy models.
However, bear in mind that you’ll still need to regularly change water – every two to three days – to avoid the water harbouring bacteria.
A great value option is the Crystal 12ft round steel frame swimming pool has a reinforced three-layer liner to help with durability. You can get it for £77.99 from B&Q online – it’s not available for click and collect, you’ll need to order it for home delivery.
How to save money on summer essentials
SUNNIER days and warmer weather will leave many of us wanting to kit out gardens and outdoor areas.
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to get a great deal on summer essentials…
It pays to know how to bag big savings on the likes of hot tubs paddling pools, egg chairs and outside bars.
Many retailers have flash sales across entire ranges – often this ties into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends.
Sign up to the mailing lists of your favourite brands and you’ll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
Keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items such as beach gear and paddling pools.
If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart and leaving it for a couple of days.
Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount.
Always check if you can get cashback before paying. It’s especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you’ll get a nice kickback.
