Inflatable Baby Pools

An inflatable baby pool for the yard is the ultimate baby water toy for adults as well as toddlers.

There are many blow-up baby and toddler pools on the market. There are pros and cons to these inflatable pools:

Inflatable pools have soft sides. Soft sides are more comfortable for a parent to lean across and they are also less likely to be painful if your baby falls against them. On the other hand, they can be too wide for a young child to easily step across, so you might have to do more lifting and helping.

The soft sides of inflatable pools are also more easily damaged than the hard plastic pools. You will have to keep a watchful eye out for metal or hard plastic toys that could puncture your pool. Stick to foam and other soft materials for your baby water toys.

Several inflatable baby pools come with sunshades. While it's important to keep babies out of the direct sun, you may find that the sun shade gets in your way as you play with your child from outside the pool. If you plan on sitting in the pool with your child, be sure to look for a sun shade that sits high enough that you don't have to crouch.

If you can't find what you're looking for in an inflatable baby pool with a sunshade, look for a sun umbrella that you can raise at the side of the pool. A sun umbrella will generally be larger and sturdier than an inflatable sun shade. You can move it around as the sun moves for maximum sun protection.

When shopping for an inflatable baby pool, look for at least heavy duty 10 gauge vinyl. Anything thinner will not stand up to even gentle use. Be sure to have a patch kit handy, as most inflatable products can eventually develop leaks.

 

NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD ALONE IN OR NEAR THE WATER