Amazon slashes price of massive 10ft paddling pool that's ‘big enough for adults' & makes you feel like you're on hol
AMAZON has slashed the price of a massive 10-foot paddling pool that's "big enough for adults" and makes you feel like you're on holiday in your back garden.
And it is perfect for keeping the kids entertained in the garden during the long
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Amazon slashes price of 'massive and brilliant' paddling pool big enough for adults
Credit: Amazon
The
Intex Easy Set Up 10-foot pool
price has been slashed by 20%, and the new £42.99 price tag is much lower than the original £53.
Its three-layer reinforced material construction, is advertised as puncture-proof and robust, ready for a full summer of fun.
The 10 feet x 30 inch
pool
has a water capacity of 3,854 litres and it measures 305cm x 76 cm.
Buyers also receive a filter pump, protective cover and even a repair patch kit for any tears.
Summer Buys
It is designed for children six years and older and the
pool
is easy to drain and fold away when the summer heat ends.
Buyers have praised the summer buy and one said: "I bought this Intex Easy Set
Swimming
Pool for my two children at the beginning of Summer.
"And they have had so much fun splashing around in it when we have set it up for them.
"The pool has easily fit both of my children and also my husband inside it with room still spare for another adult and maybe two more children."
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Another added: "Excellent pool and well worth the
money
paid. Bigger than expected but not complaining at all."
While a third shopper said: "This was perfect for the hot
weather
and easy to set up."
Best budget paddling pools under £40 - Our test reveals top picks for summer fun
Elsewhere, shoppers are flocking to get their hands on the perfect paddling pool to keep kids cool this summer.
At just £8.99, it folds away effortlessly, making storage easy for the colder months.
, don't worry, you won't have to break the bank with this
paddling pool
, as it's super
purse-friendly
.
Shoppers have also gone wild for this excellent paddling pool which comes in at
Five ways to keep your kids cool in the heat
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.
However, whilst we all love
, it can make us feel a little sticky and sweaty especially when
trying to sleep
at night.
And we tested fans to keep you cool in the summer – the winner costs 1p an hour to run.
Finally, from buying better bedding to keeping your PJs ON – here all the surprising ways to keep cool at night in a heatwave.
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