In case you haven't looked at the weather forecast for the next two weeks, it's set to get warmer out there – and there's a half term coming up (how can we forget?). So, a kids paddling pool would be a very smart buy right now. Need more convincing? You can even get use out of it – for dipping your feet in to cool down – or if you have a balcony instead of a garden, a mini paddling pool is the perfect size. Buy a paddling pool now to avoid being in a rut next week, when everyone in the UK will be trying to source a paddling pool of some sort to cool down. That and a fan, new BBQ... the list goes on.
Instead of spending your money on eyesore kids paddling pools that will ruin your garden aesthetic – and they don't exactly look the prettiest in photos you want to treasure forever – buy one of these cute paddling pools below. Our Shopping Editor has found everything from a glittery paddling pool to a terrazz0-effect one, a polka dot paddling pool and much more. Prices start from an affordable £14.99, too. Don't leave it until the last minute like always: we're here to help you be prepared...
Related: the best BBQs for cooking dinner al fresco during the heatwave
Keep scrolling for Ideal Home's roundup of the fanciest kids paddling pools you'll find on the web. Oh, how we wish they came in adult sizes.
5 fun and fancy kids paddling pools
1. LIEWOOD Leonore Pool – £35 at Liberty
2. Inflatable 3 Ring Clear Pool with Gold Glitter – £14.99 at WHSmith
3. MYLLE Terrazzo printed vinyl pool inflatable – £125 at Selfridges
4. Sunnylife Glitter Inflatable Pool – £49 at Skinny Dip
5. Intex Glitter Mini Pool – £14.99 at Amazon
Need a larger paddling pool for the entire family? Shop below...
Read more Ideal Home shopping content
-
Experts explain the 7 things you need to do right now to pollen-proof your home for springFrom layers of vaseline around your windows to handy dusting alternatives, pollen-proofing your home couldn't be easier
-
It’s too early to cut your grass, warn lawn experts — here’s why mowing this week could damage your grassDon't let the sunshine fool you...
-
The 3 ways De'Longhi's new coffee machine is set to rival the sellout Ninja Luxe CaféWatch out, Ninja
-
Ninja's new Artisan pizza oven is sleeker than the brand's sellout Woodfire product and £150 cheaperMaking pizza at home just got an upgrade
-
Aldi’s £30 potting bench is back for 2025 - and it’s still one of our favourite ever SpecialbuysIf you missed out on an Aldi potting bench last year, now is the time to get your hands on one
-
Habitat has reinvented the egg chair with a striking new look — it's destined to be the next big garden furniture trendIt's on track to be the next bestseller
-
Where to place a snake plant — and the spots to dodge if you want to avoid harming this 'unkillable' houseplantIt's resilient, but it'll thrive best in this position
-
Garden experts reveal their tricks for growing potatoes in containers — the easy, hassle-free way to grow your own spudsFollow these steps and you'll be able to enjoy a bounty of potatoes this year
-
What is crop rotation? The secret expert gardeners use to guarantee a successful bumper crop of vegetables every yearIt's the key to vegetable garden success
-
How to chit seed potatoes — 4 simple steps, and why gardening experts say it's key to bumper harvestsGrow more gardener's gold than ever before
-
I was sceptical, but these expert-approved plants and flowers convinced me that Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Colour of the Year, is the perfect colour for gardensThese are the best varieties for coffee and chocolate tones
