If there’s one thing that marks the start of summer in our house it’s the filling of our public paddling pool.
Open from May to September it’s where everyone gravitates to as soon as the sun comes out, and where the kids beg to go every day after school and nursery.
Who would have thought six inches of water is all it takes to keep them happy for so long?
Paddling is a win win activity in my book (as opposed to indoor activities like crafting – urgh!) because they can run riot and splash water to their heart’s content and you can sit back and watch them without having to do any clearing up.
And best of all it’s free.
This year we’re ambassadors for HUGGIES® Little Swimmers® so I’ve been capturing our water fun on camera, and our latest vlog featuring lots of splashing around is now live on our YouTube channel!
HUGGIES® Little Swimmers® have lots of great advice about baby and toddler swimming from what to pack in your swim bag to how it can help their cognitive development over on their website, so if you’re after inspiration it’s worth a look.
Do you have a public paddling pool near your house? Have you been making the most of the sunshine?
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Swim nappies are a great invention! I plan to buy a paddling pool for my little ones this week as it’s due to be lovely and sunny! I used to love a paddling pool as a child so hopefully they will too. Thanks for joining us at #familyfun
I really wish I could get my daughter into swimming – right now she won’t even go in the bath so I can’t see her in a pool! #FamilyFun
We use these swim nappies, they are fab. Love that public paddling pool!! We have one near us at a big park but it’s not walking distance and I’m not a big fan of driving so we haven’t actually been We have bought a paddling pool but we are yet to get it out this year… it’s quite a lot of effort! #FamilyFun
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