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PARENTS are raving about ‘perfect’ buys from Home Bargains that will keep little ones cool on hot days.
So with the weather heating up and the weekend right around the corner, if you’re searching for cheap buys that are perfect for summer, you’ve come to the right place.
Thanks to Home Bargains, kids are now sure to have “endless summer fun”, without parents needing to break the bank.
The much-loved chain took to social media to give users a close-up look at the new-in buys, which start from just £7.99.
Not only will you find paddling pools galore, but there’s even a water slide and sprinkler too.
Posting on Instagram, Home Bargains shared a post of the new summer buys and wrote: “It’s gettin’ hot out here… so grab a pool and chill like a pro! 
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They also added: “We’ve got plenty in store ready to cool you down!”
Shoppers will now be able to get their hands on the Bestway Fantastic Aquarium Play Center for only £24.99.
It’s suitable for children aged two and above and includes a slide, water sprayer and sea creature designs.
According to those at Home Bargains, it’s “ideal for endless splashing fun.”
There’s also a Family Lounge Pool, which has two seats and two cupholders.
It’s great for fun for all the family and priced at just £12.99, we think it’s a real steal.
Not only this, but there’s also a Splash Down Inflatable Water Slide that’s just £8.99.
It’s great for having fun in the sun, but it comes complete with the slide, two inflatable slide boards, two ground anchors and two repair patches.
And if you thought that was it, think again, as the Splash Down Inflatable Palm Tree Sprinkler is one you won’t want to miss.
It’s priced at just £7.99, is said to be “easy to inflate” and has been hailed as great for “endless summer fun” whilst “keeping kids cool.”
Perfect for this weather
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To complete your haul of high-street goodies, you’ll even find a Bunch O Balloons Water Slide Wipeout for £14.99.
Thanks to this purse-friendly product which is made from recycled materials, your youngsters will be able to “dive into fun” with water balloons and a thrilling slide.
But you’ll need to head down to your nearest store – and fast – to nab these bargain buys, as many of them are already sold out online.
Instagram users were left beaming with the affordable finds and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts.
One person said: “Perfect for this weather.”
IT can be really difficult - and costly - to keep kids cool when it's hot outside. But Fabulous Digital Senior Reporter and mum-of-two Sarah Bull shares five ways to help, and they won't break the budget either.
Strip them off
It might sound simple, but stripping kids off at home can really help them regulate their temperature when it’s warm outside. Just remember to regularly apply suncream, as more of their skin will be exposed to the sun.
Cool down bedrooms before nighttime
When it’s hot outside, it can be difficult for kids to go to sleep – especially if their bedroom feels like an oven. If you have a room that’s not in direct sunshine, keep the windows open to let in a breeze. It’s also a good idea to keep the curtains closed, to prevent the room from heating up.
Wear a hat
Another simple technique, but one that really works. Make sure that if your kids are playing outside, they’ve got a hat on. It keeps their face and head shielded from the sun, and also helps if you’ve got a little one who struggles with bright sunlight. If your tot struggles to keep a hat on, try one with a strap that goes under the chin to help.
Avoid the car
The car can be one of the hottest places during a heatwave, and often takes a long time to cool down. If you have the option, it’s better to stay at home rather than taking kids out anywhere in a hot car.
Stay hydrated
This is always important, but even more so in a heatwave. Make sure you’re regularly reminding your kids to have a drink, and top them up with cool liquids whenever you can. Use ice too to ensure it’s as cold as it can possibly be.
Another added: “Need this badly.”
A third commented: “We’re ready.”
Meanwhile, one parent beamed: “Bought the first one my little boy, [he] loves it. Great value for money.”
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A MET Office map has revealed where sun-seeking Brits can soak up the sunshine this weekend as temps hit 33C.
Today, Londoners will see highs of 30C – and forecasts for other areas aren’t too far behind.
In Cornwall, Wales and those on the south coast will see temps top out at 26C.
In the east of England, Brits will bask in 25C rays, but further north it will be slightly cooler at 20C – but it will still be lovely and sunny.
Things will heat up even more tomorrow, with London expected to see highs of 31C.
Most places will have temps in the mid 20s, averaging between 25 and 27C.
But it’s the weekend that will really be scorching, with many Brits preparing to flock to beaches and parks on their days off.
Some parts of the east of England could even reach 33C.
Those in the west – Wales and Cornwall – are unlikely to reach the 30s, but they will still enjoy balmy temperatures in the mid 20s.
Officials said that a heatwave is looking likely this weekend.
Today:
Cloud and patchy light rain across Scotland will steadily clear northwards. Elsewhere dry with sunny spells, but the odd shower possible in the far southwest later. Breezier, especially in the southwest, but still very warm.
Friday:
Very warm, dry and sunny once again. Isolated showers possible across northern Scotland and southwest England, isolated thunder possible in the southwest. Breezy along southern and eastern coasts.
Saturday:
Hazy sunshine on Saturday with isolated showers, perhaps thundery.
Sunday: and Monday:
Occasional bright spells on Sunday with cloudier skies arriving into Monday.
Feeling warm to start then turning fresher from Sunday.
A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds.
Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C, and across Greater London and the Home Counties, 28C.
The UK’s June temperature record stands at 35.6C, which was set in Southampton in 1976.
Current forecasts suggest the record is unlikely to be broken this time – but it will come close.
A yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for seven regions of the country.
The following areas will be under the alert between midday on Thursday and 6pm on Sunday: Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East England, the South East, the South West and London.
A yellow alert is the lowest, behind amber and red, on the UKHSA’s system, but warns of a possible rise in deaths among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
The UKHSA added an increase in demand for health services by vulnerable people is also likely.
The main risks posed by a very hot weather are dehydration (not drinking enough water) and overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart of breathing.
The London Fire Brigade has also warned that the scorching weather will increase the risk of wildfires.
High temperatures are expected to fizzle out into next week, but southern parts of the UK may remain very warm.
