But for little kids, a simple inflatable pool will provide hours ... It’s the most costly option for a backyard swimming pool, but there are a huge range of options and price points.

Luckily, we found lots of different inflatable swimming pool options ... and invest in pool toys or pool floats with coasters—you know, to keep kids occupied and your drinks close.

Simple but effective, especially when you throw a few inflatables in, kids will adore splashing around in this 175 x 51 x 262cm inflatable ... in this steel-frame swimming pool is the wisest ...

There are the heavy duty kind with metal frames that take some time to set up, frameless ones that are easier to build (but still sturdy), and some adorable inflatable ones for kids and adults.