Aldi's £8 middle aisle bargain will keep your kids cool & entertained for hours in the summer sun
This garden buy will provide hours of entertainment during the school holidays.
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Whether you're working from home or trying to catch up on chores, this Specialbuy is sure to give you some peace in the hot weather.
Aldi shoppers can pick up a Sandpit for just £7.99 from Thursday, July 10.
This middle aisle buy is described as "multi-functional", making it a worthwhile investment for parents.
"This Sandpit shell could be used as sandpit or as paddling pool for hours of fun in the sun," the product description read.
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The blue shell is approximately 18 centimetres deep, making it safe for most children to use.
However, you should never leave smaller children unattended around any pool, even one this shallow.
Simply place this shell in your garden and use your garden hose to fill it up.
Then everyone from your children to your pets can take a dip to cool down.
And you can even park up in your garden chair and soak your feet at the end of a long day.
Sandpit
Alternatively, if the temperature drops a few degrees, you can convert this shell into a sandpit.
Again, avoid leaving young children unaccompanied in this contraption.
Pick up a few buckets, spades, and toy diggers and you can guarantee hours of fun for your little ones.
Just be careful to avoid a viral parenting trend that involves swapping out sand for a more hazardous material in your sandpit.
Other summer buys
Plus, an easy-to-store paddling pool is also available from The Range for just £8.99.
And The Sun tested a variety of paddling pools currently on the market.
IT can be really difficult - and costly - to keep kids cool when it's hot outside. But Fabulous Digital Senior Reporter and mum-of-two Sarah Bull shares five ways to help, and they won't break the budget either.
Strip them off
It might sound simple, but stripping kids off at home can really help them regulate their temperature when it's warm outside. Just remember to regularly apply suncream, as more of their skin will be exposed to the sun.
Cool down bedrooms before nighttime
When it's hot outside, it can be difficult for kids to go to sleep - especially if their bedroom feels like an oven. If you have a room that's not in direct sunshine, keep the windows open to let in a breeze. It's also a good idea to keep the curtains closed, to prevent the room from heating up.
Wear a hat
Another simple technique, but one that really works. Make sure that if your kids are playing outside, they've got a hat on. It keeps their face and head shielded from the sun, and also helps if you've got a little one who struggles with bright sunlight. If your tot struggles to keep a hat on, try one with a strap that goes under the chin to help.
Avoid the car
The car can be one of the hottest places during a heatwave, and often takes a long time to cool down. If you have the option, it's better to stay at home rather than taking kids out anywhere in a hot car.
Stay hydrated
This is always important, but even more so in a heatwave. Make sure you're regularly reminding your kids to have a drink, and top them up with cool liquids whenever you can. Use ice too to ensure it's as cold as it can possibly be.
The price of a popular paddling pool has been slashed ahead of the summer holidays.
And you can even pick up a paddling pool for just £1.99 this summer season.
Plus, a £5 cooling gadget available from Home Bargains that's a hot weather must-have.
Five more heatwave gadgets that are currently on sale for £15 or less.
Aldi also has a £15 gadget that keeps your home cool all summer long.
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