Kiddie pools
Size and shade. Touch supervision; empty after each use.
Pools- 17models tracked
- $30 to $104price range
Kiddie pools by budget
The 6 kiddie pools with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.
All 17 kiddie pools
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Kiddie pools by the numbers
The 17 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.
- Water capacity12 gal to 154 gal; the middle half 25.8 gal to 130 gal (6 of 17 publish it)
- Price$30 to $104.99; the middle half $30 to $50 (6 of 17 publish it)
How common each feature is
- Inflatable13 of 14 that list it
Kiddie pools side by side
Sorted by water capacity, where the maker lists it. Every value is as the maker lists it.
| Product | Water | Size | Inflatable | Shade | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intex 66" Watermelon Kids Pool | 154 gal | Approximate size 66in x 15in (axes not labeled) | Yes | – | 2+ (designed for age 2+) |
| Intex Jungle Adventure Play Center Spray Pool | 130 gal | 8ft X 6.6ft 1in X 2ft 4in (approximate, inflated) | Yes | – | Age grading 2+ |
| Sun Squad 3 Ring Round Kiddie Pool | 105 gal | 15 in H x 66 in W x 66 in D | Yes | – | 3 Years and Up |
| Intex Gator Inflatable Play Center with Slide | 42 gal | 6ft 7in L x 5ft 7in W x 2ft 9in H | Yes | Mushroom shade | Age grade 2+ |
| Sun Squad Wading Pool (hard plastic) | 25.8 gal | 45 in W x 45 in D | – | – | 3 Years and Up |
| Step2 Play & Shade Pool | 12 gal | 37.5 W x 7.75 D x 37.5 H in | – | Umbrella nests on the side of the pool; listed as providing shade from the sun | 2+ years old |
| Intex Mushroom Baby Pool | – | Approximate inflated size: 40in X 35in (axes not labeled) | Yes | Built-in mushroom sunshade | 1-3 years |
| Funsicle Deco Striped Fun Fold Pool | – | 3ft (from product name; length, width and height not labeled) | No | Detachable canopy ensures shade during fun in the sun | Ages 2+ |
| Sun Squad Family Rectangle Pool | – | 22 in H x 120 in W x 72 in D | Yes | – | 6 years and up (suggested age) |
| Minnidip Tufted Pool | – | 5.5 ft wide x 21 in tall | Yes | – | children ages 6 and up |
| Funsicle FunSpray Splash Mats (Rainbow, Pineapple) | – | 60 in L x 60 in W (approximate; listed as 5 ft Splash Mat) | Yes | – | Ages 2+ |
| WOW Sports 10ft Super Splash Pad with Sprinkler | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| Sunnylife Float Together Baby Seat | – | L 43.31 W 29.13 H 25.59 in | Yes | Removable canopy for added shade | 12 months |
| SwimWays Sun Canopy Spring Float | – | – | Yes | Adjustable, removable canopy | – |
| Minnidip Minni Tufted Pool | – | 4 ft wide x 14 in tall | Yes | – | ages 3 & up |
| Minnidip Fountain Play Sprinkler | – | 5.5 ft wide x 20 in tall | Yes | – | children ages 6 and up |
| Minnidip Splash Pad Play Sprinkler | – | approximately 60 in W x 90 in L | – | – | children ages 3 and up |
Water safety
Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec
Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.
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Lightest
SunnylifeFloat Together Baby Seat
33 lb
Lightest: the Sunnylife Float Together Baby Seat at 33 lb, per Sunnylife.
- Price
- $40
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Lowest price
MINNIDIPMinni Tufted Pool
$30
Lowest price: the Minnidip Minni Tufted Pool at $30, per MINNIDIP.
What to look for in kiddie pools
The range across every outdoor product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.
Water capacity
The water volume the maker lists.
Typical: 25.8 gal to 130 gal. 6 of 17 list it.
Weight
You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.
3 of 17 list it. Lightest: Float Together Baby Seat.
Price
What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.
Typical: $30 to $50. 6 of 17 list it. Lowest price: Minni Tufted Pool.
Questions about kiddie pools
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
What supervision does water play need?
Bath and water safety: see the AAP's water safety page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Most-compared pairs
Side-by-side specs for the closest rivals in this category.
- vsIntex 66" Watermelon Kids Pool vs Intex Mushroom Baby Pool
- vsIntex Gator Inflatable Play Center with Slide vs Intex Mushroom Baby Pool
- vsFunsicle Deco Striped Fun Fold Pool vs Funsicle FunSpray Splash Mats (Rainbow, Pineapple)
- vsFunsicle Deco Striped Fun Fold Pool vs Intex Mushroom Baby Pool
- vsMinnidip Tufted Pool vs Step2 Play & Shade PoolPrice $50 vs $104.99
- vsStep2 Play & Shade Pool vs Sunnylife Float Together Baby SeatWeight 50 lb vs 33 lb
- vsSun Squad 3 Ring Round Kiddie Pool vs Sun Squad Wading Pool (hard plastic)Water capacity 105 gal vs 25.8 gal
- vsSun Squad Family Rectangle Pool vs Sun Squad Wading Pool (hard plastic)
- vsSun Squad 3 Ring Round Kiddie Pool vs Sun Squad Family Rectangle Pool
- vsMinnidip Fountain Play Sprinkler vs Minnidip Tufted PoolPrice $40 vs $50
- vsMinnidip Minni Tufted Pool vs Minnidip Tufted PoolPrice $30 vs $50
- vsIntex 66" Watermelon Kids Pool vs Intex Gator Inflatable Play Center with SlideWater capacity 154 gal vs 42 gal
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