The best paddling pools to cool the whole family down

This paddling pool is guaranteed to make waves! Padded with a non-slip base, this adorable Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck Tub keeps your little one safe while bringing all the fun to pool time. It's designed to let you know when the water it too hot, so you can be reassured when they're splashing away.

One reviewer said: "Bought this to go on holiday with. Baby absolutely loved it and thought it was great fun. Was easy to inflate with a pump and easy for baby to sit in. Just a tip for when you want to deflate it, it takes quite a while so don't leave it until last minute if you need to pack it!"

Not only will your baby love cooling off in this pool but they’ll be protected from harsh sunlight too, thanks to the overhead sunshade and UPF 50+ protection cover. Best of all, its pop-up design means you won’t have to mess around with fiddly pumps and it folds away into a 40cm carry bag when not in use - ideal if you want to take it on holiday or to a friends’ house.

One reviewer said: "We are delighted with this paddling pool purchased for our one-year-old granddaughter. The quality is excellent and so easy to use. We also use it as a tent without water! Thank you."

With summer in sight, this cute, fish-adorned paddling pool will be your next go-to garden accessory for the kids. Made from durable vinyl material, this pool is safe and easy as pie to set up. Sitting on the smaller size, this is a great option for those with limited garden space.

One reviewer said: "Super cheap, quick to blow up, seems sturdy enough, fits my two terrors in with plenty of space, folds down pretty small so great to travel with or use in the garden. No complaints here."

This paddling pool doubles as a play centre, with a slippery water slide, raging ring toss game and super fun ball games to keep your children busy in the sun. The base includes a landing mat for extra safety, and the water sprayer attaches to your garden hose to keep the kids cool and hydrated all day long.

One reviewer said: "Seriously fabulous little pool! Our two children (4 and almost 2) spent a good couple of hours in it the other day, they were very disappointed when I made them come inside! It feels as sturdy as any other inflatable paddling pool so not sure why there are reviews stating otherwise. We used an electric pump to inflate it and it was up and running in minutes. So impressed. The perfect way to spend these sunny days in lockdown!"

The whole family can cool off in this fabulous lounge pool that comes with an inflatable bench so adults can sit back and relax while the kids paddle and splash about. There are even two cup holders, which is a nice touch - this would be perfect for when you're hosting a mini pool party for your children.

**One reviewer said: "**Love this pool and got it at an amazing price! Really nice size. Deep enough for my son to play in but not too deep that he struggles, comfy inflatable bench seat for us to sit and relax while we watch him play. Cup holders nice and sturdy, expected them to be too shallow and a little obselite but they're great."

It may only set you back less than a tenner but this three-ring inflatable pool, which comes in three different colours, provides all the water fun your toddlers need. It’s quick to inflate and won’t take long to fill up either. It’s only 45 inches in diameter so perfect if your garden is on the smaller side. Reviewers say it’s excellent value for money too.

One reviewer said: "Exactly as intended. We wanted a low-cost inflatable pool for our 6-month-old baby to use on hotter days. This low-cost option is ideal, it is quick to inflate and adequate with regards to the size."

There’s a lot of fun to be had with this inflatable play centre, which can be used as a ball pit and a paddling pool at the same time. Tots will also love the slide and palm tree sprinkler. With its vibrant and colourful design and focus of play, your little ones will be able to enjoy this pool for hours.

One reviewer said: "This paddling pool looks great, easy to set up, my kids absolutely love it. Very happy with the purchase. Definitely recommend."

We can't quite get enough of this dino-themed paddling pool. The ultimate way to have some fun in the sun, your kids will slide and splash alongside their favourite dinosaur friends, and with the dino hoops and volcanic ball roller games to keep them entertained, you won't be able to get your little ones out!

One reviewer said: "Makes a massive pool, the dinos are lovely and the sprinkler and ramp to roll balls down are brill, it's an incredible all rounder! My almost-two-year-old had a ball with it! I'd put it over grass not decking or patio as it has a little slide inside it and they skid down pretty fast - you don't want any bruised bums! Good quality, colourful, impressive looking."

Kids will adore the magical unicorn design of this paddling pool, which has a built-in sprinkler to keep them extra cool as they splash about. This also wins major brownie points for its convenient drain plug.

One reviewer said: "This has been very popular with my children and their friends over the Summer. It's so bright and colourful. It's well made. The tail spray is really good fun. Decent size."

A pretty standard paddling pool in terms of size and shape, but the fun comes in with the bright watermelon design. It's super summery and great fun to splash around in. It also helpfully comes with two repair patches, in case you get a puncture.
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One reviewer said:** "I love how cheerful this design is. It takes some puff to blow it up (or a bicycle pump), and you have to blow up all three sections separately, but it's durable and sturdy."

Another great option for younger children as they will love the colourful and playful design. The inflatable floor is super comfy and works well on harder ground like a patio or decking, while the built-in sunshade will keep them safe from UV rays. This could even double up as an indoor ball pit when the weather isn’t great.

One reviewer said: "Bought this for my 11-month-old daughter she loves it. Shade is good and it keeps her relatively contained - or at least takes time for her to climb out. Have been using it as paddling pool but plan to fill with balls to turn into ball pit after as its sides are deep enough for this. Material feels robust and has survived some dog uses too!"