Shoppers go wild for ‘excellent' paddling pool for less than a tenner and perfect for the hot weather
Brits will be looking for ways to cool down as the country is set to sizzle in temperatures of up to 29C from today and into next week.
With the hot weather likely on their minds, shoppers are rushing to John Lewis to snap up a children's paddling pool selling for just £8.99.
The Funsicle Colour Pop 4ft Paddling Pool is proving a big hit customers, with those who have already bought it giving it a five-star rating.
One review on the John Lewis website reads: 'Excellent quality. We purchased this to use in our home as a ball pit, after our 8 month old son punctured the last one with his teeth!
'So far it's passed the strength test. He loves it! Easy to blow up with the device supplied. 10/10.'
Another shopper described it as a 'great little paddling pool'.
They wrote: "Good quality. Quick to fill. We purchased for our seventh month old grandson and he absolutely loves it.
"Perfect size and reasonably sturdy.'
The retailer's website says it's a 'trending' product, with a surge in the number of people adding it to their basket in the last 48 hours.
The pool measures 45 x 12 inches, and is available to buy both in-store and online.
However, customers who purchase online may be charged a £4.50 delivery fee, as free delivery is only available for orders over £50.
Other bargain hot weather buys
If you're looking for other ways to cool down as the temperatures ramp up, we've recently rounded up the cheapest places to buy fans, with prices starting at £1.50.
Poundland is selling a 4-inch desk fan for just £3 - one of the cheapest options around.
Asda has handheld fans for £1.50 and 9-inch desk fan for £15 if you're after something bigger.
Elsewhere, Lidl is selling a £4.99 flower that will bloom even in a drought.
The French Lavender plant is set to arrive in stores on June 19, and is perfecting for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden while being able to withstand the hot summer temperatures.
If you're shopping for any heatwave-proof products, remember to shop around to make sure you're getting the best deal.
You can use comparison sites like Trolley and Price Spy to cross-check prices on thousands of products.
The Google Shopping/Product tab will show you what different retailers across the internet are selling a product for too.
How to stay safe in hot weather
The UK Health Security Agency advised you follow these tips to reduce your risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke:
Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
If you are going to do a physical activity like exercising or walking the dog, plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening
Keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
If you go outside, cover up with light clothing, a hat and sunglasses and slather on sun cream
Drink plenty of fluids but limit booze
Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
Source: UKHSA
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