Paddling pools tested

Paddling pools tested

- the £35 winner has comfy seats and a cup holder

Paddling pools are a must-have for summer so we put six through their paces to find a winner.

Fab for grown-ups as it had four built-in seats and lots of fun for the kids.

Intex Family Lounge Pool

smythstoys.com

£34.99

Ease of use:

9/10

Kids rating:

9/10

Grown up rating:

10/10

Overall score:

10/10

GROWN-UPS PICK

Looks super fun for the kids. Have some doubts whether it would stand up to lots of rough and tumble play.

Bestway Fantastic Aquarium Play Center

smythstoys.com

£24.99

Ease of use:

5/10

Kids rating:

8/10

Grown up rating:

7/10

Overall score:

7/10

Very no frills, bargain buy for babies and toddlers - and easy to warm up.

Paw Patrol 3 Ring Inflatable Pool

wilko.com

£7.99

Ease of use:

10/10

Kids rating:

5/10

Grown up rating:

5/10

Overall score:

5/10

A favourite with the kids with lots of extras to keep them interested. Worth the money.

Bestway Magical Unicorn Carriage Paddling Pool and Play Centre

outdoortoys.com

£44.95

Ease of use:

8/10

Kids rating:

10/10

Grown up rating:

10/10

Overall score:

9/10

KIDS TOP CHOICE

Incredibly easy to inflate, blowing up in around two minutes, and great value for the size.

Bestway Family  Paddling Pool

Iceland.co.uk groceries.asda.com

£25 £20

Ease of use:

10/10

Kids rating:

8/10

Grown up rating:

8/10

Overall score:

8/10

Simply inflate the top ring and the pool rises by itself as it is filled with water (lots of!). Takes time to fill but can then stay for much longer.

Bestway 8ft Fast Set Pool

amazon.co.uk

£29.16

Ease of use:

7/10

Kids rating:

8/10

Grown up rating:

6/10

Overall score:

6/10