Has anyone used this as a kiddie pool? Does it hold water well?
1683745
Yes, we have used it as a pool for two seasons now. Never as a sand box actually. It's very difficult to spill out on my own (mom) but dad gets the job done. I take the toys out so they don't get covered in algae from the sun, close the lid, and repeat the next day. We refill about twice a week.
1683746
Keeping water in is unlikely to be a problem. Getting the water out, ah, now there's the rub....
1683747
I just used it as a kiddie pool for my 3.5 yr old. It was perfect. A little heavy to tip the water out, but you can scoop the majority out with a bucket first so no biggie.
1683748
Yes, they make a good kiddy pool. We use them for our pigs to cool off in. We use to buy new pools every few months but we've had these for a few years and still working
1960733
i bought this for my grandchildren, but I believe this question came up before. I do not believe it can be used as a wading pool. I believe it has a drain on the bottom.
1523448
Yes it works great. Keeps are three and two year old upright and swimming fine.
2020115
I'd say it holds a good amount of water. Plenty of space for 3 toddlers to play at.
941458
no, you will need a bigger pump that has a special piece for the kiddie pool. This is a awesome pump but it doesn't work for the kiddie pool.
1851001
I think so. We use it as a tub every night for our son (in a stand up shower stall) and he's quite comfortable. He's almost 3 & 37 lbs, so also a big kid. It's similar in size/quality to his old ball pit. Never thought to buy a pool for that use but great idea!
333154
We have had ours for a full summer around the pool with several parties, friends over, but not a lot of kids. They have held up well. Any spots came right up, but I haven't spilled anything like red juice on it either. I hope that helps.
2282757
Here is a link to the kiddie pool we used, and the little starter kit structure fit quite perfectly inside of the pool. It worked great. Super easy clean-up. http://m.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=53377606
1847341
No it does not float. The biggest down side to it is that it soaks up TOO much water. This makes if comfy and secure for the child but it is very heavy and hard to wring out.
1049882
It does struggle with an over sized adult (6' 200 lbs), but 2 kids it can handle nicely. My pool is 32' long. My 6 year old granddaughter got the hang of it in no time at all.
2209277
Yes, by all means. It's been great for my smaller grandchildren (age 1-3 yrs)... Older kids (7-10 yrs)got in it at a birthday party last week and now it has a leak. Recommend highly for small kids.
1252799
They claim it is. It is NOT! Not even a good pool for kids. Incredibly cheap. Do yourself a favor, skip this one and get a hard molded plastic type. They can be found in most major retail stores and probably on sale because we are well past 4th of July. I have one of these for my big yellow lab.
383245
The pool is most definately big enough for 2 toddlers...probably a third would be fine. it's a nice pool for the price.
342320
The pool holds about 4" of water. You can not fill up the pool and then lift it as there is no bottom support. Best to put it on a large towel (Barbie splashes a lot) and fill it with several pitchers of water. Do not pick it up when full! If outside you can dump the water. Indoors you will need to scoop out most of the water with a glass - or let the kids play with it in the tub! My granddaughters LOVE it!
2279706
It's plastic...so it can get wet...but it won't hold water. There is a compartment on the side to hold the pieces and wheels on the bottom so it will roll along the floor, so it would take on water in those areas...Don't believe it was made to go in a pool or the tub. My son rolls it along the floor as if his whole bedroom was the ocean..
598501
Very much!! My 2 year old uses it all the time. You have to purchase the sand but it is inexpensive at any home depot or Lowe's. We got tired of the sand so we just do.water on both sides and have never had a problem with it holding any of the weight. Super fun for hours on end!
1540234
We love the water feature. This summer, the neighborhood kids requested the water several times a week. The water pools in that space and they play in there. We didn't get balls at all...that just seemed like a nightmare to me.