From day one, your little one can start making a splash, and whilst that is very exciting, water safety is always the top ...

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.

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.