Step2 Play & Shade Pool
The Step2 Play & Shade Pool weighs 50 lb and holds 12 gallons, per Step2. Hard plastic toddler pool with molded-in seats and a nesting umbrella for shade. It can also hold sand.
Made in the USA, per the maker “Made in USA of US and imported parts.” Source
- 50 lbWeight limit
- 2+ years oldAge
- $104.99List price
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How the Play & Shade Pool stacks up
Against the 17 kiddie pools we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for kiddie pools (25.8 gal to 130 gal).
Above the typical range for kiddie pools ($30 to $50).
What sets the Play & Shade Pool apart
Measured against the 17 kiddie pools we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Highest list priceof the 6 kiddie pools that list it: $104.99
Next to its closest matches
- MINNIDIP Tufted PoolNext to it, the Play & Shade Pool is $55 more.
- Sunnylife Float Together Baby SeatNext to it, the Play & Shade Pool is 17 lb heavier; $65 more.
- MINNIDIP Fountain Play SprinklerNext to it, the Play & Shade Pool is $65 more.
Who it fits, per Step2
| Weight limit | 50 lb (other kiddie pools here: 33 to 120 lb) |
|---|---|
| Weight note | each molded-in seat; limit 2 children in pool |
| Starts | 2+ years old |
Folded and stored
| Open size | 37.5 W x 7.75 D x 37.5 H in |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Adult assembly required (label); comes assembled with minimal setup for the umbrella |
Water safety
Listed features
- Molded-in seats
- Umbrella included for shade
- Can hold water or sand
- Made in the USA of US and imported parts
Worth checking
- Small 12 gal water capacity
- List price $104.99
Where to buy the Play & Shade Pool
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- 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.
Full specs
| Step2 Play & Shade Pool | |
|---|---|
| Type | Kiddie pool |
| List price | $104.99 |
| Model number | 716099 |
| Age (maker) | 2+ years old |
| Weight limit | 50 lb (each molded-in seat; limit 2 children in pool) |
| Material | Plastic (listed as Plastic Toddler Pool) |
| Dimensions | 37.5 W × 7.8 D × 37.5 H in |
| Water capacity | 12 gal |
| Shade (maker) | Umbrella nests on the side of the pool; listed as providing shade from the sun |
| Assembly | Adult assembly required (label); comes assembled with minimal setup for the umbrella |
| Maker's warnings | CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Sharp points. Adult assembly required. |
Compare the Play & Shade Pool with
How each closest rival differs from the Play & Shade Pool, from the makers' specs.
- MINNIDIPTufted Pool$50$50
- $55 less
- SunnylifeFloat Together Baby Seat33 lb$40$40
- 17 lb lighter
- $65 less
- MINNIDIPFountain Play Sprinkler$40$40
- $65 less
- MINNIDIPMinni Tufted Pool$30$30
- $75 less
Play & Shade Pool: questions answered
From Step2's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
What age and weight is the Step2 Play & Shade Pool for?
The maker says 2+ years old. Weight limit: 50 lb (each molded-in seat; limit 2 children in pool), per the maker.
What supervision do kiddie pools 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.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.