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Giant Inflatable Floating Mat
My kids love this pool mat; it floats gently atop the water surface and multiple people can lay on it at once. We first discovered this raft at an indoor swim class where we saw kids and teachers having so much fun "surfing" and jumping off the "boat." The class was celebrating their last swim team session. This would be so fun to have available for a kids pool party, too!
Pay attention to the mat's weight limit, but I think it's moderately sturdy for at least a few young kids to comfortably lounge on. Check out more interesting pool accessories we recommend!
Pool Inflatables
From giant swans to donuts, having a few of these floatie inflatables on deck can add so much fun to a pool party for kids!
When fully dried, they fold away easy and can be reused another day! Pack them on a family vacation and/or include them on your beach day list.
Cannonball or Belly Flop Contest
Water Balloon Toss Minute-To-Win-It Game
Each team of 3 or more stands in a straight line about 6-10 feet apart. There are two buckets at each end, one of which contains dozens of pre-filled water balloons, and the other bucket starts off empty.
Start the timer for kids to gently hand toss each water balloon down the line in order to ultimately transfer as many water balloons from bucket A to bucket B. Watch a few balloons burst along the way but it's fun! Plus, everyone is wearing swimsuits anyway, so getting wet is no problem!
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Decorative Beach Balls
I recently discovered that beach balls have made significant design advancements compared to the classic rainbow pattern we've all come to know! From glitter to metallic to glowing LED lights, sequin, confetti, and more, designer beach balls can be used as epic party décor in addition to using them for games and recreation.
Mini Umbrella Straws
Complete your pool party décor with mini umbrella picks! They are so cute, and always make such an impression on kids - and adults, too! Stick them in drinks, fruit, atop the birthday cake, or more.
Nowadays, you can also find mini umbrellas affixed to regular straws. Some parents with smaller children prefer this version to avoid the pokey toothpick edges.
These pool party decorating ideas can especially pair well with a tropical or Hawaiian luau party theme. Check out more birthday party themes for kids!