{"product_id":"splash-pad-for-kids-and-dogs","title":"Splash Pad for Kids \u0026 Dogs — Non-Slip Sprinkler Water Play Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne hose. One mat. The kids and the dog all cool off in the same place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Little Cubs Splash Pad is a non-slip sprinkler mat that connects straight to your garden hose. Water arcs up in a fountain ring around the edge, the middle fills with a shallow puddle, and everyone — toddlers, big kids and the family dog — piles in. It lays flat on the lawn, needs no pump, and folds down to about the size of a lunchbox when summer's over. Choose from \u003cstrong\u003e39\", 59\" or 67\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for dogs, not just tolerated by them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kids' splash pads are thin vinyl that a dog's nails go straight through on the first zoomie. This one is made from \u003cstrong\u003ethickened PVC\u003c\/strong\u003e with a textured, grippy base — the surface a dog can actually push off from without skidding, and thick enough to stand up to claws. It's the reason this doubles as a dog pool rather than being a kids' toy the dog is banned from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo honest tips that make it last: trim your dog's nails before the first use, and set the pad on grass rather than concrete or gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNon-slip where it matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre panel is textured rather than smooth, so wet feet and wet paws both get grip. Combined with a shallow fill — a few centimetres, not a pool — it's a much lower-stakes way to let a toddler loose around water than an inflatable pool. Adult supervision still applies, always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100cm \/ 39\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — one toddler, or a small dog. Patios and small courtyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150cm \/ 59\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — two or three kids, or a medium dog with room to lie down. The usual pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e170cm \/ 67\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — big-dog territory, or several kids at once. Best for a proper backyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three fold into roughly 15 × 5 × 18cm for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you should know before buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickened PVC\u003c\/strong\u003e — tested to EU EN71 and GB-6675 toy-safety standards, and 6P\/7P environmental testing. BPA and phthalate free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose-fed, no pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — spray height follows your water pressure, so you can turn it down to a gentle trickle for nervous toddlers or up for a proper fountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLays flat, no inflation needed for the base\u003c\/strong\u003e — the outer ring inflates, the mat itself just unrolls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolds flat\u003c\/strong\u003e — packs away small enough for the beach, a campsite or grandma's garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a splash pad that's safe for dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is one. The thickened PVC and textured non-slip base are specifically what a dog needs — grip to push off from and enough material thickness to resist claws. Trim nails first and keep it on grass and it'll last seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is a splash pad appropriate for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBest from around 1 to 8 years. Toddlers enjoy it sitting down in the shallow water; older kids run and stomp through the spray. Under-3s should always have an adult within arm's reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it non-toxic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — BPA free, phthalate free, and made to EU EN71 and Chinese GB-6675 toy-safety standards with 6P and 7P environmental testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow high does the water spray?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat's set by your tap, not the mat. Low pressure gives a gentle bubbling ring; open the tap fully and you'll get a proper arcing fountain. Lay the pad flat and clear any kinks in the hose for the best spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a pump or electricity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeither. It runs entirely off garden hose pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan big dogs use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — go for the 67\" for a labrador, shepherd or anything of that size, so they can lie down fully in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Cubs","offers":[{"title":"Blue set \/ 100cm (39in)","offer_id":47878781075633,"sku":"CJJT178817701AZ","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue set \/ 150cm (59in)","offer_id":47878781108401,"sku":"CJJT178817702BY","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue set \/ 170cm (67in)","offer_id":47878781141169,"sku":"CJJT178817703CX","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/8476\/6897\/files\/LC-Splash-Hero_23de12b0-b944-42ec-8b04-60f6a8641b77.webp?v=1787913651","url":"https:\/\/little-cubs.com\/products\/splash-pad-for-kids-and-dogs","provider":"Little Cubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}