You can pick up a £3.60 paddling pool at your supermarket for the hot weekend – and mums are raving about how big it is
WATER BUY! You can pick up a £3.60 paddling pool at your supermarket for the hot weekend – and mums are raving about how big it is
AS Brits are making the most of the glorious weather, parents are flocking to a major store to snap up a kids' paddling pool under £5.
Beachgoers made the most of the 34C highs yesterday as the country continues to bask in its fourth heatwave so far this summer.
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Thrifty parents have spotted a cut-price paddling pool for their kids - and it's won a four-star rating
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It's worth noting that in-store availability differs from store to store - and the same promotion doesn't appear to be running online
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But if there's no beach nearby and your kids are begging for some water activities, parents may wish to plan a trip to a popular UK supermarket.
According to cash-savvy shoppers, ASDA is selling a cut-price paddling pool for kids - and it's a must for the hot weekend ahead.
The Disney Princess 3-ring pool is currently on offer for just £3.60 - and the price has been dubbed ''an absolute bargain''.
The pool, which features the Little Mermaid, was originally going for almost £15, so cash-strapped Brits are indeed saving a huge chunk of money.
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The multi-coloured pool is ideal for those three and older and boasts an impressive water capacity of a whopping 300l, the retailer stated online.
It's worth noting that in-store availability differs from store to store - and the same promotion doesn't appear to be running online.
If you don't have an ASDA branch nearby, you will have to pay the full price online - plus, the delivery fee of £3.75, or more depending how quickly you want the order to arrive.
Informing fellow parents about the incredible offer, one shopper, Olivia Pratt, took to Facebook to share the news.
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''Absolute bargain for the kids in hot weather. Asda £3.60!'' she said in the post, uploaded on the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
The delighted customer, who had bagged the epic find in Colne, is not the only one raving about the paddling pool, which has won a four-star rating online.
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One mum said: ''I brought this the other day for this price put it up today for the kids and its bigger then I thought it was gonna be.''
Another chimed in: ''I got this my little girl yesterday so worth the money ! Got a fish too, was about 2.90.''
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''I got this it's huge,'' someone else commented.
How to survive six weeks of school summer holidays
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BATTLING BOREDOM: Despite hours of activities and playdates, if your kids are already complaining there's nothing to do, parenting expert Liat Hughes Joshi says: 'Don't feel you have to organise every second of the holidays. Kids benefit from boredom and learn to make their own fun.
'Boredom can trigger creative and imaginative play but you need to encourage kids to get used to not being told how to spend their time.
'Ride out the pleas of boredom. Counter it with comments such as, 'What do you think you could do?' and maybe have a list of 'I'm bored' activity ideas on the fridge.'
SCREEN OVERLOAD: It's tempting during the holidays to rely on a digital babysitter but don't let them gawp their whole summer away in front of a screen.
Liat says: 'It's unfair to expect older kids to power down but it's important to set some ground rules.
'Set family tech rules together. If you're often distracted by your phone, follow the rules too. Maybe tell the kids they aren't allowed any screen time until they've done set chores, some exercise, or a board game.
'Are there times when you'd like to ban screens completely? Perhaps during dinner or when they have friends over to visit.
'Tech is a battleground for parents, but you have to set boundaries. Stand firm and be prepared to be unpopular.'
TOO MUCH TOGETHERNESS: You love your kids, but being with them 24/7 can be exhausting. Do not feel guilty if you need a bit of downtime.
Liat says: 'If you're juggling work and household tasks as well as occupying the kids, it's normal to start feeling overwhelmed or jaded and in need of some peace.
'If you can't afford or don't want to send your kids to all-day camps, look for free kids' workshops so you can get on with jobs or have a break for a couple of hours.
'Seeking a spell of quiet every now and then doesn't make you a bad parent — in fact it will probably make you more positive and enthusiastic when you are with the kids.'
SCHEDULING CONFLICT: Schedules can go out the window during holidays, but late nights and early mornings can mean tired and unhappy children.
Dr Tamara Bugembe, paediatrician and founder of Helperbees.co.uk says: 'Children get grumpy, test boundaries and become challenging when routines are broken.
'Sticking to some kind of routine during the holidays is a good idea.
'We release hormones at different times of the day and when regular meal times and bed times are broken, it causes dips and peaks in mood.
'Holidays are about having fun but an early night once or twice a week will make everyone happier.'
EXCESS ENERGY: Make sure kids get out in the fresh air to tire them out — and make them healthier and happier.
Dr Bugembe says: 'Sunshine also tops up vital vitamin D levels which helps improve bone strength and energy levels in children. Our levels run low in winter so let the kids stock up in warmer weather.
'Letting them run around in shorts and a T-shirt is the best way to top up. Make sure they're wearing sun cream, get outside and have fun.
'Encourage them to try healthy habits such as cycling and walking. They'll hopefully get hooked and want to carry them on when the weather gets colder.'
An online shopper said: ''Perfect size for my 3 year old to splash about in safely.
''The art work on the bottom is beautiful also, and the glitter in the third ring is a nice touch.
''I inflated it with a battery operated air pump and was up pretty quick.
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''The box is far to small to put it back in afterwards though, so it now lives in a canvas bag for life.''
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