nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Jun 9, 2016 16:26:44 GMT
I'm looking for a pool for my 15 month old AND me lol. We bought him the typical little plastic blue pool over Memorial Day weekend to splash around in and he loved it. I would like a big enough pool for him and I to get in and big enough for me to lay in (when he's napping etc) as well as for me to get in with him... but not too big that there would be too much water. (obviously I wouldn't put a lot of water in it to start with his age...) I was looking at something like this... |
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jun 9, 2016 16:38:05 GMT
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Post by bigbundt on Jun 9, 2016 16:57:30 GMT
We had one similar to the first one linked and it was great... for a couple of days. Unless you dump it out frequently or add something like bleach, it gets completely disgusting. And it is really big so it is hard to dump out so it only lasted a few weeks at our house.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jun 9, 2016 17:09:17 GMT
We had one like this until the kids were out of elementary school. Quickset Pool They sell them at Target and Walmart. The bottom is basically a rubbery tarp and the sides are semi rigid plastic. The water inside keeps the sides up. We would usually set it up on another tarp to protect the bottom from twigs and to keep the grass out of the pool. It was easy to set up--I just adjusted it a bit as it filled. And it was super easy to empty--I just bent down a side and the water would woosh out. Very fun for the kids. It stores in a small space (I never got it back in the original box, but had an Amazon box that I kept it in.) The only drawback for us was that our golden lab couldn't resist it and would crawl in with the kids. She would pull the side down getting in and all the water would run out. We solved that problem by getting the dog her own hard sided pool. She could watch over the kids and have her own space. A win for all! |
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Post by bigbundt on Jun 9, 2016 17:32:16 GMT
We had one like this until the kids were out of elementary school. Quickset Pool They sell them at Target and Walmart. The bottom is basically a rubbery tarp and the sides are semi rigid plastic. The water inside keeps the sides up. We would usually set it up on another tarp to protect the bottom from twigs and to keep the grass out of the pool. It was easy to set up--I just adjusted it a bit as it filled. And it was super easy to empty--I just bent down a side and the water would woosh out. Very fun for the kids. It stores in a small space (I never got it back in the original box, but had an Amazon box that I kept it in.) This is what my neighbor uses with her grand kids. If we get another kiddie pool, this is the type we will get because it can be easily emptied and cleaned. Right now my kid is happy with small baby splash pool so that is what we use.  |
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Post by monklady123 on Jun 9, 2016 19:18:30 GMT
Scrolling through the board I thought this thread title was "Kindle swimming pool...." and I spent a few moments thinking "how can you take a Kindle into a pool?" lol.  My baby is almost 21 so I have nothing else to add to this thread.  |
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Post by nicolep on Jun 10, 2016 13:33:40 GMT
We had one similar to the first one linked and it was great... for a couple of days. Unless you dump it out frequently or add something like bleach, it gets completely disgusting. And it is really big so it is hard to dump out so it only lasted a few weeks at our house. Thanks for your input! I was wondering about the same thing. We have well water and live in the country so we'd be dumping it frequently but still...I think it would get gross real quick. Also, even with the drain plugs I think it'd be too big of mess. |
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Post by nicolep on Jun 10, 2016 13:37:12 GMT
wellway I think he would LOVE this type! It'd keep him cool being in the water and busy at the same time with all the activities! I am going to look for one. Thanks! Basket1lady I remember we had one of those when we were little and we loved it! My mom put it on the patio for us. I will keep it in mind when he gets a bit older. Thank you!
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jun 10, 2016 16:20:16 GMT
Scrolling through the board I thought this thread title was "Kindle swimming pool...." and I spent a few moments thinking "how can you take a Kindle into a pool?" lol. My baby is almost 21 so I have nothing else to add to this thread. In a gallon sized ziplock bag....which is exactly what I would be doing if I had a baby pool in the backyard, if the dogs would give me a moment of peace. |
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