Best Kiddie Pools
The top 10 backyard swimming pools for kids this year consist of a fun range of pools for different age groups, some having diverse themes and gadgets to make hot summer days much more entertaining. ????
Ideal for kids who long for a pool–any pool–the following options provide your younglings with hours of splashy fun. Who knows, you might find you have a burgeoning Olympic swimmer in the family who wants to learn more about the world of competitive swimming! Have fun, and don’t forget to use your chosen pool to teach the importance of water safety!
What’s here: This fantastic compilation of the 10 best backyard swimming pools for kids for 2017 and 2018 was created by real moms and educators. Numerous types of pools are included in the list to keep your youngin’ stimulated.
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Post Updated: April 9th, 2017
What’s Here:
1. Intex Dinosaur Inflatable Pool and Play Center
2. Intex Rainbow Ring Inflatable Play Center
3. Step2 Play and Shade Pool
4. Intex Snorkel Buddies Snapset Pool
5. H20Go! Dinosaurous Fill ‘N Fun Pool
6. Intex Swim Center Inflatable Pool
7. Intex Ocean Reef Easy Set Pool
8. Intex Inflatable Crystal Blue Pool
9. Intex Mermaid Kingdom Inflatable Play Center
10. Intex Ocean Inflatable Play Center
1. Intex Dinosaur Inflatable Pool and Play Center
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Ages: 2 and up
Lookin’ good at the top of the top 10 kiddie pools for 2017 – Intex Dinosaur Inflatable Play Center.
As someone who loved all the Jurassic Park movies and everything dinosaur, I can attest to the awesomeness of this inflatable swimming pool.
It is decked out in a dinosaur theme, like a prehistoric waterfall and wide-mouthed dinosaur catch games.
2. Intex Rainbow Ring Inflatable Play Center
Ages: 3-7
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One of a number of great kiddie pools from Intex this year comes in next on the “best of” list with the Rainbow Ring Inflatable Play Center.
Decorated in beautiful rainbows, this swimming pool comes with so much for kids to have fun with. The cooling pool at the base holds 77 gallons of water. There is also a ring toss game, inflatable slide, and toss-ball game.
3. Step2 Play and Shade Pool
Ages: 2-6
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Third up on the list – Step2 Play and Shade Pool.
Great for toddlers! This adorable swimming pool can double as a sandbox when the weather is too cool for cold water.
It comes with an umbrella, 3 splish-splash cups, a water wheel, and molded stairs for easier, anti-slip, in-and-out walking.
4. Intex Snorkel Buddies Snapset Pool
Ages: 3 and up
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The Intex Snorkel Buddies Snapset Pool is an easy-to-assemble 5′ x 10″ pool that comes with a handy repair patch. Fill up to 9 1/2″ of aqua for instant relief on a scorching day.
Simply unfold and fill with water to assemble this colorful pool that is perfect for children and canines alike. It holds up to rough play and does not require much in terms of cleaning. Use it all summer long for a splash-tastic time!
5. H20Go! Dinosaurous Fill ‘N Fun Pool
Ages: 3 and up
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Another outstanding kiddie pool option, the Dinosaurous Fill ‘N Fun Pool offers hours of fun for younglings. It is constructed from high-grade PVC material, which includes PVC sidewalls. The pool also comes with an inflation nozzle for easy assembly.
Ideal as a first pool, the walls are not super-sturdy and do better with pool noodles around the inside edges for support. Nevertheless, the pool helps kiddies keep cool on hot summer days when the sprinkler just will not do.
6. Intex Swim Center Inflatable Pool
Ages: 6 and up
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Hitting 6th on the list is the Intex Swim Center Inflatable Pool.
Marketed as a large family pool, this wading must-have beats the heat with 264-gallons of cool water. The downside is that the pool is inflatable and does not include a pump. However, air-pumps are easy enough to snag for cheap.
7. Intex Ocean Reef Easy Set Pool
Ages: 3 and up
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One of the bigger pools on this list, the Intex Ocean Reef Easy Set Pool is a perfect step up from wading pools. Simply place the pool in the desired location and fill with water–it goes up all by itself. A 530-gallon wonder, the sides are covered with gorgeous marine images. Additionally, the walls are laminated for extra strength and durability.
If your kiddos are water-obsessed, this fabulous little pool will turn them into merpeople for real and for serious. (Okay, maybe not.) Nevertheless, the Intex Ocean Reef Easy Set Pool provides the perfect middle ground between kiddie pools and full-blown above ground options.
8. Intex Inflatable Crystal Blue Pool
Ages: 3 and up
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A long-term pick among the best kiddie pools is the Intex Inflatable Crystal Blue Pool.
Available in three different sizes, this inflatable swimming pool has a beautiful crystalline blue color that reminds me of summers on the beach. The gallon-size depends on the pool size, but each pool kit includes a just-in-case, easy-set repair patch.
9. Intex Mermaid Kingdom Inflatable Play Center
Ages: 2 and up
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Next – Intex Mermaid Kingdom Inflatable Play Center.
Wow! I always wondered what a Mermaid Kingdom would look like, and I think this answers my question. Inspirational to little imaginations, this swimming pool features a wading pool, ball-toss game, built-in water sprayers, and a water slide. Mermaids everywhere!
10. Intex Ocean Inflatable Play Center
Ages: 2 and up
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The final item on the list of the top kids’ swimming pools for 2017 – Ocean Inflatable Play Center from Intex.
Cute and simple, the Play Center has an ocean theme that includes an adorable, inflatable whale, a sea turtle, and a ring-toss game shaped like coral. Plus there are two wading pools, one for babies and the other for toddlers.
This Top 10 Backyard Swimming Pools for Kids page was modified to reflect current information on April 9th, 2017.