‘A right bargain’ sweltering mums are hailing £24 Home Bargains garden buy that keeps kids cool & entertained for hours
SHOPPERS are racing to get to their nearest Home Bargains, eager to nab a garden buy that is proving popular this summer.
With temperatures heating up and the kids off school for six weeks, if you’re wondering how you’re going to keep your little ones entertained, then you’ve come to the right place.
And particularly if the cost-of-living crisis has meant that your purse feels tighter than ever before, don’t worry, as this fabulous find is super affordable.
One savvy shopper was left thrilled with her recent purchase, which she actually nabbed from Smyths Toys Superstores.
Eager to alert others to the bargain buy, Lilli Hayden took to social media to share a snap of her cheap find.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.5 million members, Lilli posted a picture of her paddling pool, which was once priced at £39.99, and wrote: “Smyths toys, intex paddling pool, down to £34.99!!!”
She then added: “Thought it was a right bargain, available online too!”
But eagle-eyed Facebook users confessed that you can in fact nab the exact same paddling pool, for just £24 from Home Bargains, saving you £10.99.
One parent claimed: “Home Bargains have the same one for £24.99.”
Not only this, but another savvy shopper expressed: “Most supermarkets have similar ones around £15, Tesco and Aldi both had some.”
This Intex Dinoland Paddling Pool Play Centre is sure to provide hours of fun for your little darlings this summer.
It’s a terrific oasis that will keep your kids cool, whilst being entertained.
And it’s not just any paddling pool – it’s sure to make a splash with a water slide, movable sprayers, target hoop and colourful volcano ball chute.
It’s suitable for children aged two and above and even better, this high-quality pool even has a drain plug for an easy clean-up.
Five ways to keep your kids cool in the heat
IT can be really difficult - and costly - to keep kids cool when it's hot outside. But Fabulous Digital Senior Reporter and mum-of-two Sarah Bull shares five ways to help, and they won't break the budget either.
Strip them off
It might sound simple, but stripping kids off at home can really help them regulate their temperature when it’s warm outside. Just remember to regularly apply suncream, as more of their skin will be exposed to the sun.
Cool down bedrooms before nighttime
When it’s hot outside, it can be difficult for kids to go to sleep – especially if their bedroom feels like an oven. If you have a room that’s not in direct sunshine, keep the windows open to let in a breeze. It’s also a good idea to keep the curtains closed, to prevent the room from heating up.
Wear a hat
Another simple technique, but one that really works. Make sure that if your kids are playing outside, they’ve got a hat on. It keeps their face and head shielded from the sun, and also helps if you’ve got a little one who struggles with bright sunlight. If your tot struggles to keep a hat on, try one with a strap that goes under the chin to help.
Avoid the car
The car can be one of the hottest places during a heatwave, and often takes a long time to cool down. If you have the option, it’s better to stay at home rather than taking kids out anywhere in a hot car.
Stay hydrated
This is always important, but even more so in a heatwave. Make sure you’re regularly reminding your kids to have a drink, and top them up with cool liquids whenever you can. Use ice too to ensure it’s as cold as it can possibly be.
SOCIAL MEDIA USERS REACT
Lilli’s post was shared just an hour ago, but it has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 65 likes and 89 comments.
Social media users were open-mouthed at the cheap buy and many took to the comments to express this.
5 things you didn't know about Home Bargains
- Home Bargains was founded by Tom Morris
- It’s official name is TJ Morris Ltd but trades as Home Bargains
- The first store was opened in Liverpool in 1976
- Around 30% of the stores range comprises clearance lines
- There are 575 stores nationwide
One person said: “I need it.”
Another added: “I want something like this.”
My little girl had this and she loves it, so much bigger than it looks as well
Facebook user
A third commented: “That’s good!!”
At the same time, many other parents confessed that they too have nabbed this fabulous paddling pool, and were keen to share their rave reviews.
One mother explained: “We got one, it’s amazing.”
A second chimed in: “My little girl had this and she loves it, so much bigger than it looks as well.”
Whilst someone else beamed: “I got this for my boy, it’s brilliant.”