The Intex Tropical Island Baby Pool drops a whole little jungle into your garden. Four yellow palm-tree legs hold up a bright green palm-leaf canopy, and a cheeky monkey, a green iguana and a red parrot are built around the rim. For a toddler, it is less a pool and more an island to explore.

The palm-leaf canopy on top is the practical part: it throws shade over the seat so a small child can play with the harsh sun off their face. The three jungle friends give little hands something to poke, hug and talk to, which keeps a busy toddler happy long after the novelty of plain water wears off.

One thing that sets this pool apart from a plain baby tub is that it comes with a small inflatable toy, so there is something extra to float and play with from the first fill. Under the water is a soft, textured PVC floor that is stable and pleasant to sit on while a child is still finding their feet.

The size is toddler-friendly: about 102 cm across and 86 cm tall to the top of the canopy, which is roughly 3.3 x 2.8 ft. It holds around 45 litres at a shallow level, so it fills fast, empties easily and keeps the water depth safe for the youngest swimmers.

It is a seasonal pool that inflates in a few minutes, base, palm legs and canopy, and works just as well on a lawn or a beach trip. The Intex Tropical Island Baby Pool price in Pakistan is Rs. 8,450, reduced from Rs. 10,000, for parents who want a fully themed shaded pool rather than a basic ring.

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