8 Best Kiddie Pools

This ultimate inflatable pool has everything you need for a good time with toddlers and kids: two wading pool areas, a slide, an arch with a sprinkler and extra toys that you can use for games, like ring toss and ball toss. And though it's full of fun activities, it doesn't take up too much space in your yard.

It's incredibly popular, so that means it's harder to find in stock these days. Just note that because there are two separate pool areas, it'll take longer to blow up than other inflatable kiddie pools.

This one's also from Intex (it's the most popular inflatable pool brand!), but it's a much simpler model and a fraction of the price. The small size is perfect as a splash pool for little kids or dogs, and it's also lower maintenance to set up and put away. Not to mention, it's Amazon's bestseller for kiddie pools.

If you don't want to inflate and deflate your kiddie pool, this hard plastic option is always ready to go. It's a basic pool that's lightweight to carry and easy to clean. It'll take more space to store than an inflatable pool that folds down, but it can also be used as a sandbox when it's not pool season.

This kiddie pool is a steal at just $10, and it's your best bet if you're looking for the most affordable option. It's hard plastic so you don't need to blow it up, and it's lightweight so it's easy to carry. It's more minimal than others, but the brand says you can also use it as a ball pit or sandbox.

Most kiddie pools are for ages two and up, but this one is perfect for one to three year olds who don't need quite as much of a swimming area. It's more shallow, and the rainbow arch adds some shade. It's also less expensive than other kiddie pools, and users say they can use it as a ball pit but when it's not filled with water.

Splash mats are a great alternative to kiddie pools if you're looking to keep your kids cool and entertained, but don't necessary need depth of the actual pool. They're also less expensive and easy to set up. This one has a continuous sprinkler for kids to run through and comes with toy ducks.

This doubly duty beach towel is a blanket on one side and a kiddie pool on the other. You just fill it with water – no inflating required! It also rolls up into a case so it's easy to carry around. Though it's not as deep as a real kiddie pool, it's a great choice for little kids to stay cool at the beach, especially if they aren't going into the ocean.

This all-in-one play center is a combination of a kiddie pool and a backyard water park. The area at the bottom is large enough to use as an actual kiddie pool, but the climbing wall and water slide make it ideal for older kids to have fun too. Just make sure that it's securely anchored in place, and you leave its blower on continuously during use to so that it stays properly inflated.