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When choosing the perfect pool float for a fun and safe time, consider both size and weight capacity.
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Luckily, this list includes options for everyone from babies to toddlers to adults.
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Its made from thick and sturdy PVC thats buoyant and has a high-temperature resistance.
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Plus, it has two valves so you might easily inflate and deflate your pool float when needed.
Its 36 inches in diameter, making it a great pick for smaller pools.
However, its large enough to fit many adults as well, with a weight capacity of 176 pounds.
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Its available in four fun colors, including silver, red, teal, and pink.
It has a cupholder and canopy, offering everything you need for the perfect pool day.
It also has a built-in backrest and mesh middle to keep you comfortable as you lounge.
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It supports adults up to 250 pounds and is made with a durable yet comfortable fabric.
This solar-powered pool float automatically charges during the day and lights up when the sun goes down.
Because of this, it shines brightest when fully charged, which is difficult on rainy or dark days.
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Its a lot like your favorite armchairjust suspended in water.
The durable mesh chair has oversized armrests, a well-cushioned back for comfort, and an attached ottoman.
Because its filled with ultra-buoyant polystyrene beads, even larger adults will stay comfortably afloat.
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When it comes time to call it a day, the mesh fabric ensures the chair dries quickly.
A handle at the top of the chair allows for easier transport and storage, too.
With a range of 16 feet, this water squirter packs quite a bit of punch, too.
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If you have more than one child, see to it to get one for each.
Theres no doubt the ensuing water fights will keep them occupied for hours.
Its flexible, lightweight, and can support up to 350 pounds.
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As a bonus, the mat is extremely quick-drying and easy to wipe clean, too.
It has a curved, ergonomic shape that makes it the perfect float to lay out on.
The pool float also has a fully mesh bottom to ensure proper drainage and prevent waterlogging.
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Additional safety features include child safety valves and an innerspring for added stability to keep the float from tipping.
The alligator measures 80 inches long, so there’s room for multiple children or adults to ride together.
The float has four handles for safe rides around your pool (or swamp).
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The durable, UV-resistant material will resist heating up on sunny days.
Plus, your purchase comes with a repair kit in case of rips or tears.
Intex also offers a 30-day warranty.
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The reinforced fabric is designed to be puncture-resistant to protect against paws and claws.
The inner-spring design on the elevated outer edges also keeps the float secure and stable.
It also folds flat to fit in the included carrying case for easy transport.
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However, little dogs' legs can fall through, so be careful when placing them on the raft.
This option is made for small dogs up to 65 pounds, but SwimWays offers alarge-dog optionfor bigger breeds.
It even comes with two pool toys to keep your baby entertained while in the water.
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Look for details that will make your floating experience more pleasant.
Check to see if the float youre eyeing is transport-friendly.
Investigate how small your float will be when folded up.
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Be sure to double-check the floats weight as well.
Even when deflated, some floats are surprisingly hefty.
This is especially important if you plan to use your float somewhere other than your backyard.
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For example, our favorite chair, theFrongate Floating Mesh Pool Chair,weighs just 4 pounds.
These details may not bemust-haves, but theyre certainlynice-to-haves.
There are a few different ways to blow up a pool float.
you might keep things simple by using your mouth to slowly blow air into the pool float.
Since pool floats are water-friendly, they tend to be easy to clean.
Just grab some mild soap and a cleaning cloth, and gently scrub away dirt and grime.
When youre finished, you might rinse your float with water and let it air-dry in the sun.
(Just verify your float isnt completely inflated when you leave it in the sun.
The heat can cause the air inside your float to expand, making it prone to popping.)
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