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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) doesn't have an official age recommendation for when babies can go in pools, but most pediatricians recommend waiting until your baby is about 6 months old or can hold their head up well on their own (around 4 to 5 months).

When you do introduce your little one to water, keep the following safety tips in mind:

  • Practice "touch supervision," meaning that an adult stays within arm's reach of an infant or toddler whenever they're in or near a body of water.
  • Always hold your baby in the pool, and don't wade into water too deep for you to maintain firm footing.
  • Once your child can walk, teach them some basic pool safety tips: Don't run near the pool, and don't get in the water by yourself.
  • Inflatable toys like water wings, inner tubes, and pool noodles are fun to play with, but aren't meant to serve as flotation devices. Have your baby wear a personal flotation device (PFD) that fits properly and is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • If you're going to a public pool, make sure a lifeguard is on duty.

If you're using a swimming pool at home:

  • Drain inflatable or plastic pools after use and store them in an upright position.
  • If you have a permanent pool, completely enclose it with a fence at least 4 feet high, though 5 feet is preferable. Lock the gate after each use with a latch that your child can't reach.

It's highly unlikely that your baby will get sick from swallowing some pool water, but make sure any device that dispenses chlorine is kept out of reach so your baby doesn't accidentally ingest or inhale chlorine.

Take care that the water isn't too hot or cold. Babies aren't able to regulate their body temperature as well as adults, so their temperature can change very quickly in water that's too cold or hot. And don't let your baby or toddler in a hot tub, spa, or pool heated to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit until they're 3 years old. The high temperatures in hot tubs can cause a child's heart to race or pose other dangers.

Sun exposure is another factor to consider when getting ready to take your baby in the water. Be sure to lather them up with sunscreen, and have them wear a wide-brimmed hat or sunglasses to protect their eyes. And keep an eye out for signs of overheating: cool, moist skin; dizziness; and leg or stomach cramps.

The AAP recommends starting swimming lessons once your baby's about a year old, though you may see lessons designed for parents and babies as young as 6 months. There's no harm in enjoying some pool time with your baby at that age, and it can be a great bonding experience for the two of you.

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Erin Heger

Erin Heger is a freelance journalist who writes about health, parenting, and social issues. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, HuffPost, Business Insider, and Rewire News Group. Born and raised in Kansas, she lives just outside Kansas City with her husband and two kids.

When Can a Baby Go in a Pool?

Mr. Golden Sun is shining down and you’re wanting to discover if your baby will take to the pool with a splish and a splash.

But first things first! There are several things you need to prepare for and be aware of before you decide to take your little one for a swim. Read on to learn about the potential water dangers and the best ways to keep your baby safe while having some fun.

If you had a water birth, technically speaking your baby has already been in a pool. Of course, that’s not what we are discussing; but the fact remains that your baby can go into water at any age if the surrounding conditions are given your cautioned attention.

That being said, the chemical content and risks involved in most swimming pools mean that your baby should be at least 6 months old before taking a dip.

Before you take your little one in the pool, consider the following:

Pool temperature

Because infants have a harder time regulating their body temperatures, you will need to check the pool water’s temperature before allowing your baby to go in.

Most babies are very sensitive to temperature changes. The ratio of skin surface area to body weight is higher than that of an adult, so babies are more sensitive to water and even room temperatures than you are. If the water feels cold to you, it is definitely too cold for your little one.

Hot tubs and heated pools hotter than 100°F (37.8°C) are not safe for children younger than three years old.

Pool chemicals

Many chemicals are used to keep a pool bacteria-free. If the levels are not properly managed, bacteria and algae can grow in the pool.

According to a 2011 study, exposure to the chlorine used in swimming pools during infancy can lead to an increase in risk of bronchiolitis.

Children who didn’t attend day care and spent more than 20 hours in a pool during infancy were at an even higher risk with the increased chance for having asthma and respiratory allergies later in childhood.

Though this raises concerns about infant swimming safety, more research is needed to confirm the connection.

Keep an eye on the amount of pool water your baby swallows! You’ll want your baby to swallow as little pool water as possible. We’ll discuss the risks of bacteria and infection due to ingesting pool water below.

Saltwater pools have lower chlorine levels than traditional pools, but they are not chemical-free. The water in saltwater pools is gentler for your baby’s sensitive skin, but other risk factors and guidelines for safety still apply.

Infections and nasty poop

The cleanest of all clean pools can hold all sorts of invisible contaminants. A lot of the bacteria that contaminates a pool can cause an infant to have diarrhea.

And subsequent diarrhea in the pool can cause eye infections, ear and skin infections, respiratory and gastrointestinal issues… poop in a pool is bad.

Babies younger than 2 months of age have extremely vulnerable immune systems. It’s one of the main reasons you’re told to keep baby away from crowds for the first 6 weeks. And again, babies tend to put their hands in their mouths. Think about that for a moment.

Though swim diapers appear to “contain” fecal matter, swim diapers aren’t effective enough to prevent this poopy situation. Recreational water illnesses can be quite serious, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Should an accident occur, everyone needs to get out of the pool immediately. The CDC outlines how to rebalance and chemically clean the pool, making it safe to get in again.

Never leave your baby alone — or in the care of another young child — in or near a pool. Drowning is the number one cause of injury-related death among children 1 to 4 years old, with children 12 to 36 months old being at highest risk.

It takes as little as one inch of water, as few as seconds, for a child to drown. And it’s silent.

You should always stay within one arm’s reach whenever your baby is near the pool. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests using touch supervision. This means your baby should always be within an arm’s reach near the water, so that you could reach out and touch them instantly. This may be tiring, but nothing is more important.

Keep your towels, phone, and any other items you may want within an arm’s reach too, minimizing the number of times you have to carry your slippery little swimmer in and out of the water.

In addition to close and constant supervision, the AAP recommends using 4-foot high pool fences on all four sides of the pool and with childproof, locking gates. If you own a pool, be sure to check the gate frequently to make sure it works and locks properly.

Water wings, floaties, or other inflatable toys are fun, but don’t rely on them to keep your baby safe in the water and stay out of the deep end. A life jacket approved by the United States Coast Guard will fit more snugly and is safer than the standard arm floaties we remember from childhood.

Regardless of what you may use to help your small child stay afloat, always remain within an arm’s reach as your baby explores this weightless, free-range playtime.

For additional safety, keep rescue equipment (a shepherd’s hook or life preserver) next to the pool and enroll your little one in swim lessons as soon as he or she is developmentally ready.

Evidence reveals that many children older than 1 year old will benefit from swim lessons, though there are many classes available for infant “self-rescue” survival swimming (also known as ISR lessons).

According to the AAP, babies under 6 months of age should be kept out of direct sunlight. If you’re out and about with your babe, it is best to stay in the shade as much as possible and limit sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day (between 10 a. m. and 4 p.m.). Even on cloudy days, the sun’s rays are strong enough to cause a sunburn.

Using umbrellas, stroller canopies, hats with neck flaps, and UPF 50+ sun protected clothing that covers your baby’s arms and legs will help prevent sunburn.

For sunscreen, don’t apply anything less than 15 SPF and be sure to cover the smaller areas, like your baby’s face, ears, neck, feet, and back of hands (don’t forget how often babies put their hands in their mouths).

You will want to test the sunscreen on a small area of your baby’s back first, to make sure it doesn’t cause an allergic reaction. Remember to reapply sunscreen after swimming, sweating, or every 2 hours.

If your baby gets a sunburn, apply a cool compress to the affected skin. If the sunburn blisters, seems painful, or if your baby has a temperature, contact your pediatrician or family doctor.

  • Consider becoming CPR certified. You can find CPR classes with infant-specific training through your local fire department and recreational centers or via the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.
  • Do not swim during a storm. Conditions can change quickly.
  • Never leave your baby alone — or in the care of another young child, or an adult under the influence of drugs or alcohol — in or near the pool.
  • Don’t keep your baby in the pool water for longer than 10 minutes at first. When you get out, be sure to wrap your baby in a warm blanket or towel immediately. Babies younger than 12 months shouldn’t stay in a pool for longer than 30 minutes at a time.
  • Install a four-feet high fence, with a child-proof gate lock, on all four sides of the pool (even inflatable pools).
  • Don’t leave pool toys out, enticing your little one to venture near the water.
  • Do not let your baby swim if your baby has diarrhea. Always use appropriate swim diapers for little ones who aren’t potty trained.
  • Don’t take baby into a pool if the drain covers are broken or missing. Do a safety check on the pool each time before entering.
  • Enroll your baby in swimming lessons as soon as you feel your child is developmentally ready.
  • Rinse off your baby with clean water after swimming to help prevent potential skin irritations and infections.

Even though it is safe for your baby to got into the water at any age, even you should wait to go in the pool until you’ve been cleared by your doctor or midwife to avoid getting an infection post birth (usually about 6 weeks, or until 7 days after vaginal bleeding stops).

Waiting until your baby is 6 months is also safer for your little one’s growing immune system and body. In the meantime you can enjoy warm baths for water fun.

This may feel like an overwhelming amount of precautions but following the guidelines and tips mentioned above can help keep your baby safe as you enjoy the warmer weather and some poolside fun with your little one.

List of swimming pools in Nizhny Novgorod

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Portal "Happy Childhood" offers a list of swimming pools in the city. Swim with the kids or raise a champion.

Both children and adults enjoy swimming. This is a useful skill that every person needs. Teaching a child to stay on the water is a responsible step for parents.

Modern moms and dads can't always find the time to teach their kids to swim. However, another problem is more important - many do not know where to start. Special schools and swimming pools will help to cope with the task. nine0003

Trusting training to professionals, you get:

  • guaranteed result;
  • the possibility of a child participating in competitions;
  • leisure activities for the little ones.

The Happy Childhood parent portal offers:

  • a list of all city swimming pools;
  • the ability to sort institutions by area of ​​residence;
  • catalog with phone numbers and addresses of the nearest complexes. nine0014

Read reviews from other parents and make the right choice. You can also leave your comment to make it easier for other users to find it.

Olympian Children and Youth Center

Swimming pool, gym. Sports schools for tennis, Greco-Roman wrestling, martial arts, karate, football, athletics and swimming.

Nizhny Novgorod, Ukrainian street, 10 a
(831) 245-55-89, 245-48-25, 245-18-23
http://olimpiec-nn.ru/

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Swimming pool in the Palace of Youth Creativity named after V.P. Chkalov

Swimming pool, swimming section. School of children's technical creativity, aircraft modeling club, ship modeling, design studio. Koushinkai sections, checkers, chess. Dance studio, music studio. And much more..

Nizhny Novgorod, Piskunova street, 39
(831) 436-45-65, 433-04-87
http://www.ddt-chkalov.ru/

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Olimp Sports House

Teaching children to swim. 25 meters, 4 lanes.

Nizhny Novgorod, Veterinarnaya St., 2a
(831) 278-84-41
https://basseyn-nn.ru/olimp

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GOLD’S FITNESS in Indigo shopping center

A network of comfortable fitness clubs. Swimming pool, gym, fitness. Children's health club, including for the little ones. Children's sections kickboxing, boxing, gymnastics, choreography, sambo, taekwondo.

Nizhny Novgorod, st. Kazanskoe highway 11
(831) 432-65-12 , (831) 296 00 12
http://golds-fitness.com/

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GOLD’S FITNESS in the Golden Mile shopping center

A network of comfortable fitness clubs. Swimming pool, gym, fitness. Children's health club, including for the little ones. Children's sections kickboxing, boxing, gymnastics, choreography, sambo, taekwondo.

Nizhny Novgorod, Komintern St., 105
(831) 432-65-12 , (831) 296 00 12
http://golds-fitness.com/

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Dolphin pool

Teaching children to swim. 50 meters, 8 lanes.

Nizhny Novgorod, 25 Gagarina pr.
(831) 465-99-31, 465-74-49, 233-31-55
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Sports center with a swimming pool OAO GAZ

Water aerobics, recreational swimming, swimming section, table tennis, volleyball, bodybuilding, fitness, exercise therapy, tennis, yoga, pilates, ski base. nine0003

Nizhny Novgorod, Krasnodontsev st., 6
(831) 293-26-89
http://sctorpedo.ru/

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Swimming pool in the health center World Class Pushkinskiy

Swimming pool, swimming lessons, fitness, gym, martial arts, children's programs. Boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, judo.

Nizhny Novgorod, Timiryazev St., 31a
(831) 220-03-00
http://www.worldclass-nn.ru/

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Sports School Nizhegorodets

Teaching children to swim and visiting with parents - children from 7 years old. 25 meters, 4 lanes.

Nizhny Novgorod, pr. Geroev, 47
(831) 270-20-61
https://sports-nn.ru/

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Swimming pool at kindergarten No. 90

Classes for babies from birth

Nizhny Novgorod, Gaidar St., 20
(831) 259-36-40

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Swimming pool at kindergarten No. 35

Classes for infants from 2 months.

Nizhny Novgorod, Yuzhnoe shosse 4b
(831) 256-41-53

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Swimming pool at polyclinic No. 49

Classes for infants and older.

Nizhny Novgorod, pl. M. Zhukova, 1
(831) 466-15-61

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Swimming pool at Children's Hospital No. 27 Aibolit

Infant swimming for children from 1.5 months

Nizhny Novgorod, Yaroshenko str., 7a
(831) 276-31-77, 276-31-33

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FOK New generation

At your service are modern: a gym, a large sports hall where you can play mini-football, basketball, tennis, floorball, football. Sports and recreation groups. nine0003

Nizhny Novgorod, st. Monchegorskaya, 32a
(831) 292-02-21, (831) 292-00-28
http://dussh-np.ru

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NNGASU swimming pool

Visit with parents from any age. Length 25 meters, 4 lanes.

Nizhny Novgorod, Ilyinskaya str., 65, building 8
(831) 433-85-43

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Children's clinic Zdorovenok

Baby swimming lessons for children from 2 months to 7 years.

Nizhny Novgorod, Vorovskogo street, 22
(831) 430-01-30
http://zdorovenok.sadkomed.ru/

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FEC at school No. 186

Swimming pool, fitness, gymnastics and martial arts.

Nizhny Novgorod, Sovetsky district, Poltavskaya street, near the house of school No. 186
(831) 278-52-15

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FEC Meshchersky

Swimming pool, fitness room, gym, ice arena, mass skating, table tennis. nine0003

Nizhny Novgorod, Kanavinsky district, Karl Marx street, 21
+7 (831) 281-40-64
http://fokm.tumblr.com

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FEC District

Rhythmic gymnastics, volleyball, mini-football, swimming. Pool.

Nizhny Novgorod, Leninsky district, Arkticheskaya st., 7/Perekopskaya st., 12
+7 (831) 250-05-65
http://fok-zarechie.ru

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North Star Sports Complex

Multifunctional sports complex. Ice arena, swimming pool, universal hall, bodybuilding hall, gymnastics hall, wrestling hall, and a recreation area consisting of a cinema hall, a cafe and a spacious lobby. Classes with children are held in the following sports: swimming, aqua aerobics, volleyball, basketball, mini-football, sambo, judo, freestyle wrestling, aesthetic and rhythmic gymnastics, bodybuilding, ice hockey, figure skating, table tennis. Mass skating. nine0003

Nizhny Novgorod, Avtozavodsky district, Lvovskaya st., 2B
+7 (831) 212-53-60
http://dsszvezda.ru

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Inflatable pools for children, photo / Children's inflatable pools for a child, video instruction

Inflatable pools for children: features and benefits of small pools for kids. nine0237

Not all of us have the opportunity to spend the maximum amount of summer time near the sea or other body of water. Many people work all this time, and vacation captures only a small time interval of the summer season. But for children, this is not a particularly weighty argument. Moreover, our employment should not become the reason for the deprivation of our children. That is why, as a way out, you can always install an inflatable children's pool near your home.

What is the pool made of

Due to the fact that modern manufacturers do not limit their imagination, and stores are full of various children's options, you will find various shapes and bright colors. Such fun will not only bring your child refreshment and pleasure, but also give him joy and indescribable sensations! But before you buy it, you should stock up on a small amount of theory regarding inflatable pools. This is necessary so that you can distinguish a quality product from a fake, so that the pool serves you for a long and high-quality service and brings a lot of joy to you and your children, and besides, it is not a threat to the health of the baby. The last point is the most important, and it directly depends on what material this or that inflatable children's pool will be made of. nine0003

Modern swimming pools are often made from completely different materials. But proven, reliable, environmentally friendly and quite popular are polyester, synthetic rubber, nylon, PVC film. All of these materials are characterized by a high level of strength, and the leader among them is undoubtedly PVC film. It is this material that provides the pool with resistance to mechanical damage to the surface, ultraviolet radiation, stretching and friction. Structures made of this material can have both fully inflatable walls or sides, and only their upper circle, which rises depending on the filling of the pool with water and forms the walls themselves and the appearance of the pool. The bottom can be flat or also inflatable. The latter option is less common, as it is not practical. nine0003

Characteristics of the different pools and how to use them

It should be noted that the variety of children's inflatable pools is quite wide. What features can boast of the entire available range:

  • The shape can be different: round, oval, square, and in addition - in the form of any other shape, even non-standard, that comes to mind for designers of manufacturing companies;
  • The height of the side also varies, and this element should be given special attention. These parameters depend directly on the age of the child: a board up to 170 mm high implies an age category up to one and a half years. If your baby is from one and a half to three, then he needs a pool with a side height of 500 mm. Children who are from three to seven years old will swim briskly in a pool with sides of 700mm, and the teenage category will need a whole meter of side height; nine0014
  • Additional equipment will be a nice bonus for this kind of purchase. It can be various slides from which it is so fun and exciting to roll down, fountains, nets, original seats, balls, inflatable circles, toys designed to play in the water.
Before you install the pool, you need to find a suitable area for it. This should be a flat, solid area, which will first need to be cleaned of debris, stones, sharp objects - everything that could somehow damage the material from which the pool is made. And when you do all this, your little diver can go directly to his fun. But remember that you should never leave the kids alone in the pool! nine0237

Benefits of purchasing an inflatable pool for your child

  • No need to go anywhere - all the entertainment will be installed on your site;
  • Availability of the price of such an acquisition;
  • Original bright design;
  • Easy to assemble, install and operate directly;
  • Durability and material quality;
  • Materials are time-tested and environmentally friendly;
    • nine0013 Easy to fold, carry or transport to any other location;
  • Light weight when assembled;
  • Wide range of shapes and types;
  • Possibility to diversify the design with additional components;
  • The child will be happy and cheerful;
  • Games in the pool help to improve health and develop properly physically.

Types of inflatable reservoirs

In order to make the right choice, you should have an idea of ​​what types exist and what purposes they serve. This is necessary so that the acquisition fully meets the needs of the child. So what are the options to consider? nine0003

Inflatable pools for children - I mean the most common, so to speak, primitive model. This variant is equipped with 1-3 rings which can be fully inflated or only the top and bottom can be inflated. That's the whole structure. Such pools come in various sizes, which vary depending on the age category of the child. If you are buying a pool for the little ones, then remember that this option should have an inflatable bottom, which will help keep the pool warm. The advantage of this option is the ease of installation: all that is needed is just to inflate, and you can install it in any place you like. In addition, you can easily take it with you anywhere, for example, outdoors or on vacation, if you do not want your child to swim with everyone in a public place. Also, this model can be attributed to the most affordable pricing policy. But still, it also has its drawbacks: relative fragility - 1 or 2 seasons, and also this is not a play pool - there is too little room for maneuverability. But in order to sit, play with toys, splash, cool off, in the end, it fits perfectly. nine0003

Inflatable pools for the smallest swimmers. With babies who are about to turn one year old, you won’t particularly go to the sea or go to a public beach, and there is a chance that the baby will not like this change of scenery and will be capricious, and this will ruin the whole planned vacation. Yes, and many parents of crumbs do not risk letting them into the water, where many different people bathe. But this does not mean at all that you should deny your baby the desire to splash in warm summer water. For the youngest swimmers, today there is a huge variety of amazing bright pools, which in their design have a canopy to protect the child from the hot sun. In addition to the visors, various game elements can be included with such a pool. Such pools can look like favorite cartoon characters, animals, plants. The kid will be interested in such a pool, and he will be able to comfortably and easily get acquainted with the outside world. The advantage of this type of pools is the same mobility, compactness, ease of use. The disadvantage is that this is not a play option, but if your child is small, then he will not need too much space for outdoor games. nine0003

A swimming pool with a fountain is an original and unique way to diversify your child's leisure time. This type of pool has a fairly large size and can be safely classified as a play pool. Most often they are made in the form of a variety of animals - real and fabulous. The feature of these models is the fountain. The guys can splash under it like a shower, pour themselves and their friends. Believe me, a jet of water usually causes a violent fit of joy in babies. And bright colors and interesting figures will make children's games more diverse and interesting. The advantage of such pools is ease of use, a high level of popularity among children of different ages. The disadvantages include a significant increase in price compared to previous models. nine0003

Game complexes. This option is the dream of any child. And having installed such a complex at home, rare adults remain indifferent to such fun. Game complexes are completed with a set of various elements and include universal connection of all previous types of inflatable pools. These pools are relatively shallow, but they have it all: mazes, slides, fountains, ring-shaped waterfalls, ring tosses, and even small trampolines. All these additions are incredibly popular with children. In addition, with the purchase of such a water complex, an uninhabited island, a fairy-tale land, a jungle, an amusement park, pirate ships and much more appear on the territory of your site in an incredible way. Stylized under a certain theme, these complexes become a real miracle. Thanks to the unlimited imagination of manufacturers, you can get exactly what your baby has always dreamed of. The advantage is a high level of quality and strength of the material, in addition, despite the apparent complexity of the design, such a game complex is quite easy to install and easy to operate. In addition, when disassembled, it is quite light and convenient. The disadvantage is that the price continues to rise. nine0003

Models with additional stiffeners are already a more complex model. They are equipped with a drain system and can be connected to a water circulation pump. These pools are quite spacious and roomy. Your child will be able to swim and play enough in plenty of water. Some models have removable sun visors. What are the advantages of this option: a high-quality model, stable, does not deflate under the influence of high temperatures thanks to the same stiffening ribs, and they are quite simple and convenient to install. The disadvantages include a slight inconvenience with the change of water. Even if you install a circulation pump, over time, the water still needs to be replaced, and there is a fairly large volume of it in this pool. nine0003

Inflatable ring pools are a variant that looks small and compact, but in practice holds a large amount of water. For your child, he will become a real ocean. This is a high quality and heavy duty version of the pool. It is equipped with a valve and it is possible to install a circulation pump. But the price of this option is quite high, and in addition, for its effective use, you will need to create a platform or come up with any other substrate. And the rest is bright, wonderful, just perfect for your children. nine0003

Frame and rigid pools are also representatives of inflatable pools with a higher level of strength and quality. The model will serve you for a very long time. They are easy to install and do not require to be inflated.

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