Can you blow this up without a pump? I want to buy a float for vacation and don't want to have to pack a pump.
1682129
Yes, you have to pinch the valve at the base when blowing air in or trying to deflate. This was not something that was explained very well in the instructions and if you just try to blow into the valve it will seem as though they forgot a hole to let air in.
1682130
No pump, press open valve and in seconds it's up. The mesh allows baby to be in contact with water but head safe, unlike traditional float rings where half the body is dry.
1682131
Yes! The sections with the inflatable rings are very narrow. Most of this float is mesh (baby LOVES to splash!). I was pool-side, babe in arms, and it took me no time at all!
1682132
One other comment: I saw the post from the person who said they killed themselves blowing it up. Floats these days have a valve that you have to pinch when you're blowing them up. If you're not doing it right, yes, you're going to bust a gut trying to blow it up. If you're pinching it right, it should only take a few minutes at most.
1682133
Very easily blown up by hand. No pump necessary -- in fact, I think it would be over-kill and probably quickly pop it, LOL. My daughter loved this float last summer and will probably be bitterly disappointed that she's too big for it now.
1790169
It does not come with a pump and really does not need one. The two inflatable parts have the basic mouthpiece inflating mechanism. It took less than 90 seconds to get both blown up completely (and that was with me pausing to talk, chase the baby, etc.).
2069862
we have an air mattress electric pump, but if you prefer you can blow it up like a float for the pool, the old fashion way with your own air.
1759018
I would use a pump to blow it up, otherwise it will take forever. However, I would not recommend this product. Ours did not hold air and had to be blown up consistently.
192848
Does inflate itself without you having to blow it up with your mouth? I see both comments below?
240795
We used our air compressor to pump it up. I love this float. This is our second season and it's just like new. We stored it in our pool pump house still aired up over the winter.
1815627
You don't HAVE to have one, but it would certainly help as it needs a lot of air. The valve is small and you can blow it up by mouth if you need to . I bought a low-priced electric pump at Big Lots...it came with a couple different nozzles one of which worked fine. I'm sure you can get one at Walmart or Target too. (or Amazon!). Have fun!
1302173
I don't have any air pumps in my tank. I have salt water fish.if you have saltwater fish you could put one in but its not necessary
2232015
Yes, you really should use a pump. It takes a lot of air and certainly possible to blow it up with breath. Once inflated you can adjust pressure as temp changes using breath.
1404606
No, you have to blow it up yourself. It is slow to deflate, but they are very comfortable in the pool.
126721
You don`t really need a pump, it is not too big. We just simply blew it, did not take long at all.
1768942
Ignore one of the below answers. It CANNOT be blown up by mouth. I love this float and my second child will be using it this summer. It lasts.
930465
U se a pump I feel it would be almost impossible to blow it up by yourself it is a great buy though
862930
Yes you do to blow it up. there is an on/off switch on the pump you have to turn it on to deflate it all the way too
576839
Yes you can deflate it when done using or to travel. Blows up with tube and then you can let air out when you want to.
1777630
assuming it's not moving water through it the entire time it will burn up, eventually. There are models out there with a floater switch that will shut the pump down when the water level gets too low. Sounds like that would be better for you.
458744
you can blow it up yourself, its just time consuming... there are about 3 valves; One for the bottom where they sit, One for the surrounding ring and head, and one for the shade. It takes a couple of minutes to inflate.