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
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