Stock tank pools are smaller than a standard pool. On our first day of stock tanking, we watched Bambino playing with his favorite pool float and realized it was just too big to be safe! So I’ve rounded up a few of our favorite toys for our smaller pool — think smaller kids toys and creative play.

This post is part of a whole series on building your own stock tank pool. Find it all here:

Smaller Inflatables

There are so many fun inflatables out there, now! And you just have to hunt a bit for the smaller sizes which are both fun and safe in a stock tank pool.

I love the rainbow drink holder. Don’t just think of it as a drink holder! It makes a great place for other toys to float and to play. Ours is often inhabited by dinosaurs! And the inflatable llama is filled with glitter which is super-fun!

Games

At just about 2 feet deep, a stock tank pool is still plenty big for games and play. These diving gems are great — especially for little ones learning to go under water. Bambino received a basketball hoop for his birthday, and epic games have ensued. And who doesn’t like a good squirter fight!

Bath Toys in the Pool

We moved a bunch of our bath toys outside to the pool. They are a great size, and they open up a lot of imaginative play possibilities. The pool is like a giant bath tub! Even older kids rediscover the fun of their smaller toys in a new and different context. The Munchkin Ocean Squirts are a favorite in our house!

Whether you are buying toys for your own pool or as a gift for someone else, remember that in a stock tank pool, smaller is safer. But there’s a ton of fun play to be done!

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