INTEX Inflatable Pool Float: Pool Toy for Kids

I used the INTEX Giant Gator Inflatable Pool Float for a kids' pool party I planned, and it was an absolute hit! The kids loved it! The gator design is fun and eye-catching, and it was a huge hit with both the boys and girls. It’s really sturdy, with two heavy-duty handles that made it easy for the kids to climb on and off, even with the splashy excitement of a pool party.The size is perfect for younger kids—there was plenty of room for them to comfortably float around, and it has a 176lb weight capacity, so it held up well with even the rowdiest little swimmers. It also stayed inflated the whole time, which was a relief because I've had issues with other floats deflating mid-use. The kids spent so much time on the gator, and it really kept them entertained throughout the event.If you're looking for a fun and reliable float for a kids' party or any pool gathering, I highly recommend this one. It added a lot of fun to the party and looked great in photos too!

Lemme just start out by saying that to absolutely no one’s surprise, this is a great inflatable. Intex always does a great job with their inflatables. They’re always very durable, very comfortable, super cute, and they work really well in the pool. The vinyl is very thick and feels much better quality than most others on the market. Amazing price for such a cute fun little inflatable, I can buy 3-5 at a time and not feel too bad because the price is so good. Will be buying more.

For context here, I am an "inflatable furry", which means I am a furry who has a special affinity for inflatable toys. If you don't know what that means, feel free to look it up on YouTube as there is a super informative and wholesome doc about it there. However, this isn't what the review is about so I will move on.Anyways as the review date indicates, I have bought this in February so I haven't had the chance to test riding the toy in a pool yet as intended, however so far I just adore this cute little whale. The blue transparent vinyl is just absolutely beautiful in light, and is pretty soft for most current consumer toy standards*. I will note that these are a little smaller than what they appear to be in photos, so if you're an adult of a larger build and wish to ride the toy in or out of the water, keep this in mind and go with the regular "OG" orca whale instead as it is much bigger and perfect for just about any adult who wants a midsize ride on. However, the Lil Whale is a great size for cuddling and those of us with smaller builds like myself can still ride the toy just fine either in or out of water if that is something you wish to be able to do.My only suggestion for Intex regarding improvement would be to make the right pectorial and tail fins a separate air chamber for both added durability and the ability to not inflate the entire toy for cleaning or "impromptu cuddling in small space" purposes if you wish, plus randomly having the left pectorial fin be a seperate air chamber whereas the other isn't just makes no sense to me. Otherwise for the price, this is a solid inflatable and a must have if you collect them!*It's certainly not Inflatable World quality softness wise but for a consumer grade toy, it isn't bad at all. I also will recommend the Poolmaster hippopotamus that's also featured in the review photo as a great must-have consumer ride on for our community as while it is a bit more expensive, it is decently large, has quite soft vinyl yet a durable build and has that signature smell when first opened; which is the only thing about the Lil Whale I was slightly disappointed about as mine hardly had a smell at all when first unboxed and the faint smell it did have was that new smell a lot of Intex and Bestway toys have now instead of the sweet classic smell of the old stuff (iykyk).

Kids enjoyed playing on itSmaller than I expected.2 little kids could lay on it side by side. It's suitable for one person child 6 (pictured) and up to depending on size.Our grandkids ended up sharing theirs with other kids at the lake because everyone thought they were cool.

Great Product!I bought these for my 7 and 8 year old grandsons to play with in the pool and they love them! I was worried they may be too big for them but these are a good size. I love that they have a tube on the backside of the float that automatically draws water into the gun so no need to refill it! They are a thick vinyl and are durable and well made. The colors are bright. They have played on these very rambunctiously for hours of fun with no issues.

I was quite impressed by this. It's quite large, larger than the kids it was bought for, and definitely seems very study with the material seeming quite think, when I was inflating it. The inflation tube was large enough to use my Ryobi cordless inflator. Now to see how it holds up to the kids.

I live in my pool during the summer. Honestly the best pool floats . I’m no light weight and it keeps me up with no problems and it’s wide. no leaks . And for Florida sun being so harsh it has not faded. great product

INTEX FLOATS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST in my experience! Heavy duty, can withstand lots of weight and wear and tear and countless uses.Held air entire day, bigger than I expected.I love the flamingo float and the bright, fun color. For adults and kids.. even at the same time! Kids had lots of fun on it.Highly recommend this brand and this float