A MUM has urged parents to head to their local Aldi before the weekend arrives.
Andrea Kemp, from the UK, took to social media to show off her bargain buy that was essential for the summer months.
A mum has parents racing to Aldi to pick up their foldable pool[/caption]
Not only is it easy to set up, the size can be altered to fit your garden[/caption]
The mother and grandma shared a picture of the paddling pool she had purchased from the budget-friendly store last week.
The large paddling pool looked perfect for having a dip in this weekend where the weather should reach 30°C again.
It measures over 9ft long and 5.5ft wide, meaning there’s plenty of space for toys as well to keep the kiddos entertained.
Andrea wrote: “Bought this from Aldi for my grandson‘s birthday, got to say it’s the easiest paddling pool I’ve had to put up and a bargain, it takes an hour and a half to fill up.
“We’ve had so much fun over the weekend with it.”
The happy gran revealed she paid just £50 for the paddling pool which was 50cm in height.
While it was easy to put up thanks to its foldable sides that collapse down and up, Andrea warned it was heavier than it looked.
“The only thing is it’s really heavy and it takes two people to carry to where you want to put it up and to fold it back and put it back away in its box as extremely heavy,” she added.
Despite that Andrea and her grandchildren were loving the pool for the hot summer days.
Aldi bosses say: “Featuring foldable sides that allow users to change the size, it means shoppers can create a mini splash zone for toddlers or go full-size for family fun, and anything in between!
“It simply folds away when the day is done for easy storage. It’s the ultimate solution for homes where space is tight but summer fun is non-negotiable.”
Like with most Aldi Specialbuys, once it’s gone, it’s gone, so make sure you head to your local store now.
Others who bought the pool were quick to confirm just how good it was on the Facebook group, Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK.
One person wrote: “We got the same one it’s absolutely fantastic well worth the money out of all the pools we have bought over the years this is by far the best and easiest.
“I agree it is very heavy though.”
Another commented: “Need this!”
Swimming safety advice
Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer:
How to stay safe at the beach
Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: “If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety.
“If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.”
How to stay safe at the swimming pool
Tiny Hearts Education, former paramedic and CEO Nikki Jurcutz said: “Always put your little one in bright or contrasting colours that would be easy to find in an emergency.
“It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life”.
An Auqabliss spokesperson added: “Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool.
“Children may try to grab these from the pool’s edge and fall in.”
How to stay safe at a waterpark
Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks Technical Director, said: “Never send a child down the slide on their own, not only are they going to be entering the slide pool area independently, they then have to exit the pool and wait for an adult.
“And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently.
“Waterparks are often very busy places and it’s easy to lose sight of a child in a split second.”
“I have this, my little boys love it, took about 3 hours to fill up,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Now that’s what I’m talking about.”
“Great pool,” claimed a fifth
Someone else added: “This one seems good.”
