Creative Ways to Set up an Inflatable Kids Pool

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Get the most out of your kid’s pool with these ideas
Fill it with sand or dirt
An inflatable pool is a budget-friendly choice for transforming into a sandbox. To do this, inflate the pool fully and fill it up with clean sand. Add in any sandbox toys your little ones might enjoy. From there, just let your kid go wild. Plus, you can add water to the pool to make sandcastles since it won't leak. The edges are not sharp and help prevent your kids from becoming injured if they fall. Additionally, you can move the pool around, making this sandbox portable.
To add a little extra creativity, you can fill the pool with dirt for building and construction play. You can also set up a planned dinosaur dig activity where you bury toy bones or dinosaurs and then your kids can spend hours searching for artifacts with play excavation tools.
Use it as a garden planter
Create works of art
Fun with suds
Inflatable pools work great for fun with foamy soapsuds. Or use the pool as a place to make bubbles, either with a shallow layer of bubble mix to dip wands into or as a place to fill with nontoxic foam. You can even add soap to the plastic balls in your inflatable pool ball pit for extra slippery sensory play or games.
When it's clean-up time, an inflatable pool works well for kids and pets. Use it as a place to wash off dirty toys and clothes before they go back into the house. If the kids themselves are messy, wash them off outdoors in the pool. You can use it as a wash station for pets as well if Fido has gotten a little stinky lately.
Kick back and relax
Inflatable pools offer soft edges and cushy support, so they work well as a makeshift nap or rest space. Fill them with blankets, pillows or other padding so that you can sprawl out or curl up in comfort. Lie back at night to watch the stars while keeping cozy or put on a movie on your outdoor TV for a backyard movie night. You can also set a romantic mood with string lights, and a glass or two of your favorite beverages. You can enjoy the feel of getting away from it all in the comfort of a blow-up pool.
Inflatable kids' pools are fun on their own, but they have so much potential for another level of enjoyment. They offer an inexpensive place to play, relax and create, regardless of your space constraints. Pick the right toys and pool accessories for your inflatable pool, then start getting imaginative. With these creative ways to set up an inflatable pool, you can experience new fun projects and activities this summer and beyond.