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The Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Mum urges parents to nab Aldi paddling pool that's the ‘easiest' to put up so you're set up for the weekend sunshine
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. 2 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! My dream pool was £40,000 so I DIYd my own 18ft version in February all for this summer heatwave - it's saved me £37,000 "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." 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." Someone else added: "This one seems good."
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi's selling the ‘best' paddling pool – it's really big, takes 2 seconds to pull out & promises so much fun for kids
ALDI is selling the 'best' paddling pool and not only is it 'really big', but it doesn't take long to put up either. Shoppers are raving about the supermarket buy and have claimed that it promises 'so much fun' for kids. 4 4 4 So if you're looking to buy a paddling pool for your little ones but aren't sure which one is right for you, then you've come to the right place and won't want to miss this. Thrilled with the new Foldable Pool, which is priced at £49.99, numerous bargain hunters took to social media to share their rave reviews. Posting on Facebook, on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private group with 2.6 million members, one savvy shopper named Fay Louise Myers uploaded a snap of the purse-friendly buy and wrote: ' Aldi £50, amazing. 'Takes two seconds to pull out and then just leave to fill up. 'It's really big as well, more or less the same as Smyths but Smyths never have [any] in stock.' Not only this, but another shopper named Andrea Kemp shared pictures of the supermarket buy and beamed: '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.' According to Aldi bosses, this bargain buy, which has been hailed by many as the "best paddling pool", is here to 'help shoppers dive into summer fun.' It's perfect for cooling off, entertaining kids, or simply turning a garden into a tropical paradise. Mum shares the £64.99 paddling pool that won't leave you puffed out blowing it up & it's perfect for the warm weather The foldable sides allow users to change the size of the pool, enabling shoppers to create a mini splash zone for toddlers or a full-size space for family fun. Not only this, but it is said to be the 'ultimate solution for homes where space is tight but summer fun is non-negotiable.' Social media users were impressed with the pool, which is designed with foldable sides and can shape up to 6ft in diameter. One person said: 'Need one.' Another added: 'This looks good.' A third tagged a loved one and commented: 'I may invest for the boys.' Meanwhile, numerous happy shoppers eagerly flocked to the comments to share their thoughts on the affordable paddling pool. One happy shopper explained: 'We bought this, absolutely love it.' A second chimed in: 'Got the same one yesterday, it's brilliant.' Whilst another praised: 'Bought this yesterday, marvellous and so good for the money! Kids were in it for hours!!' But shoppers will need to move fast if they want to nab this Foldable Pool, as like all Aldi Specialbuys, it is sure to sell out fast. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
