13 of the Best Kiddie Pools in Australia

Pool hair, don’t care. With the sun shining and warm days upon us, it’s time to splash out on a fun inflatable kiddie pool for little fishies to frolic in.

A kiddie pool is an outdoor inflatable that’s filled with water for kids to paddle, wade and play in while supervised by an adult. Summertime icons since forever, they range from framed pools and old-school blow-ups to designer delights you’ll want to show off. And whichever style you go for, a paddling pool keeps children cool and active all summer long.

To help you get set for the sun, we took a deep dive into Australia’s coolest wading pools for kids and babies.

OUR PICK OF THE CROP
13 kiddie pools suitable for babies and kids

Check out our lineup of fun-filled wading pools that are so cool you’ll want to jump in too.

In no particular order, here are 13 kiddie pools available in Australia:

Pool Buoy

Pool Buoy Designer Inflatable Pools ($149)

A designer spin on a timeless classic, Pool Buoy inflatable wading pools are virtually guaranteed to take summer family fun to the next level. Designed in Melbourne, they use extra-thick PVC for durability and they’re big enough to fit the whole family.

Minnidip

Minnidip Designer Inflatable Pool ($127)

Built tough and huge on fun, Minnidip soft-touch vinyl pools are summertime showstoppers. Measuring 170cm in diameter and made using non-toxic materials, they’re roomy enough to fit up several kids at once. Plus, the handy plug makes drainage a breeze.

Intex

Intex Gator Kids’ Inflatable Swimming Pool ($89)

Here’s a crocodile they’ll be smiling at all summer long. Created with ultra-tough vinyl and suitable for littles as young as two, this huge play pool features a slide, mushroom shade, fishing bucket and a water-spraying gator who’s out to soak the kids.

FUNBOY

FUNBOY Inflatable Kiddie Pools ($89.32)

Boy, are these fun. Crafted from phthalate-free PVC and fitted with an integrated drain plug, FUNBOY designer pools