intex 56138 friendly octopus play center – inflatable play center with octopus and slide the intex 56138 friendly octopus play center is an inflatable play center in the motif of a cheerful octopus which offers a slide water spray and throwing rings for tentacles. The pool holds 229 liters of water measures 234 × 183 × 150 cm and can carry up to 54 kg. Just connect a garden hose and the octopus starts spraying water. The package includes 2 throwing rings. The center is suitable for children from 2 years old. why is the intex friendly octopus a great choice for the youngest children? this pool will catch your eye at first sight. A large inflatable octopus with a smile and tentacles rises above the play center and sprays water in all directions. Children love it. Unlike many competing children's pools () but this one is not just about splashing in the water. Friendly octopus offers a slide a water spray and a ring toss game. Three activities in one place. a big advantage is the age limit from 2 years. Most play centers start from 3 years so octopus is one of the most affordable options for toddlers. The low water level (14 cm) and soft inflatable walls and bottom ensure safety even for the smallest. And with a weight of less than 5 kg you can easily transport it to the cottage or to grandma's. 💡 tip: looking for more options? check out our complete category children's play centers () where you can find motifs from dinosaurs to a candy store to a sports field. what does the friendly octopus inflatable play center offer? ✅ slide with soft landing – the slide leads directly into the pool with an inflatable bottom. Even two-year-old boys and girls can safely slide down it.✅ water spray from the octopus – after connecting the garden hose the octopus starts spraying water from its tentacles. The spray refreshes children on hot days and adds a water element to the game.✅ 2 throwing rings for the tentacles – children throw rings at the octopus's outstretched tentacles. It's a simple game that trains accuracy hand-eye coordination and distance estimation.✅ soft inflatable walls and bottom – the entire structure is soft and pliable. There is no risk of bruises or abrasions if you fall or hit it.✅ low water level (14 cm) – a safe height even for toddlers from 2 years old. Children can sit comfortably and play without the water reaching them too high.✅ weight only 4.75 kg – one of the lightest play centers on the market. You can easily carry transport and store it. what are the main technical parameters of the intex 56138 friendly octopus? parameter value manufacturer intex model 56138 friendly octopus play center dimensions 234 × 183 × 150 cm pool capacity 229 liters water level height 14 cm maximum payload 54 kg material vinyl weight 4.75 kg recommended age from 2 years motiv friendly octopus accessories 2 throwing rings slide water spray safety standards met (intex certification) who is the friendly octopus inflatable play center intended for? the friendly octopus is the ideal first play center for toddlers and young children from 2 years old. The low water level soft bottom and safe slide make it one of the safest options on the market. The load capacity of 54 kg comfortably accommodates one to two smaller children at a time. it is suitable for family gardens cottages and cottages. The dimensions of 234 × 183 cm do not require much space and the weight of under 5 kg means that you can transport it in the trunk of your car without any problems. The octopus motif with its smiling tentacles will immediately attract the youngest children. And the throwing rings add a game where children learn to aim and count successful throws. ⚠️ important: despite the low water level (14 cm) children should always play under the supervision of an adult. Toddlers can drown in just a few centimeters of water. Make sure you are sitting properly on the slide when going down. how to properly prepare and maintain an inflatable octopus play center? 1. Inflation - use a manual or electric pump (not included). Inflate all chambers including the octopus and the slide one after the other. Start with the pool and end with the octopus's head at the top.2. Placement – place the center on a flat grassy surface without sharp stones or branches. Avoid placing it under trees that can shed resin or pine needles.3. Filling – fill with water to a maximum depth of 14 cm. For toddlers lukewarm water around 26 to 28 °c is ideal.4. Connecting the hose – attach a standard garden hose to the opening on the octopus. After turning the tap water will start to spray from the tentacles.5. After playing – drain the water and let the pool dry. Dry the throwing rings separately. Ideally change the water every day because it heats up faster at low levels and algae can form.6. Storage – dry thoroughly before winter fold loosely and store in a dry place. 🌿 maintenance tip: thanks to the low level (14 cm) you can drain the pool and fill it with fresh water in literally a minute. We recommend doing this every day especially in hot weather. Before storing the vinyl for the winter sprinkle it with baby powder to prevent it from sticking. how does the intex friendly octopus compare to conventional play centers? property intex 56138 friendly octopus common game centers recommended age ✅ from 2 years old mostly ages 3+ slide ✅ yes (with soft bounce) sometimes missing water spray ✅ yes (from octopus tentacles) sometimes just jets toss game ✅ 2 tentacle rings usually missing layer height 14 cm (toddler safe) 10 to 30 cm weight 4.75 kg 5 to 8 kg center height 150 cm (visually attractive) usually up to 130 cm the main advantage of the friendly octopus is the combination of safety for the youngest children (from 2 years low level soft bottom) with a rich equipment. The slide shower and throwing game with rings ensure that children do not get bored in the garden. The height of 150 cm makes the octopus the most visually attractive play center on offer. Children run to it from afar. where can you find other play centers and pools for the youngest children? at sedco.cz we offer a wide selection of summer equipment for the little ones. Check out our children's play centers () with various motifs and game elements children's pools () for calmer water games or separate children's slides () for the garden. And if you are looking for pool accessories check out our pool accessories and accessories ().