Where am I supposed to get pool noodles?

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HEVY

New member

• Feb 16, 2009

• #1

I would rather use the noodles than towels, and definately won't use one of the pre-shaped things they sell in the stores.
So where am I supposed to find them out of season?

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Feb 16, 2009

• #2

Why won't use use the ones they sell in the carseat department? They are about 100 times better than pool noodles, and if you factor in the shopping around, probably don't cost any more (try a pool store, by the way, but really, the Safefit or Sunshine Kids noodles are WAY nice )

 

JerseyGirl'sMama

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #3

My local Target and Walmart are starting to stock summer stuff. I bet you will find noodles soon.

 

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itzmeigh

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #4

They can be found year round here. But then we do live in a more tropical climate.

I agree about buying one of SKJP anyway. They are made about 100 times tougher. I'm even mildly suprised that pool noodles are still recommended but they really break down FAST. Especially when exposed to heat and sun.

But if you really want pool noodles out of season then I'd check your local pool stores. If they don't have any in stock they may be able to order some.

 

veggiegirl228

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #5

I did notice that Target (well at least this way) have pool noodles now. If they don't try a pool supply store or even online?

 

H

HEVY

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #6

Is the SKJP one round? It looks it. When I bought one from BRU for Rachel it was shaped all weird and I couldn't get it to work at all. But I could possible need 2-3, that would up the cost, a lot. Would towels be better than the pool noodles?
Honestly whichever would be the safest I will go with.

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Feb 16, 2009

• #7

The SafeFit one is the one that's pyramidal, you are supposed to rotate it to the angle you want depending on how much recline you need. SK one is round and cheaper. I always find towels just fall apart on me, maybe use some packing or masking or painter's or duct tape to keep it in the exact burrito shape you need?

 

BookMama

Senior Community Member

• Feb 16, 2009

• #8

joolsplus3 said:

always find towels just fall apart on me, maybe use some packing or masking or painter's or duct tape to keep it in the exact burrito shape you need?

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I always use clear packing tape. I fold the towel in half the long way, roll it up very tightly, then wrap the packing tape around it about 2" from each end. Keeps it perfectly rolled. (And personally, I prefer to use a tightly rolled gray towel that matches my vehicle seat rather than a bright purple, green or pink pool noodle. )

 

Thanksgiving_Twins_Mom

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #9

Anyone tried using foam pipe insulation? It looks like the same material and about the same length as pool noodles and could be found year-round in hardware stores.
(no personal experience - we had tethered RA's when DD's were RF so no need for noodles)

 

Mommy0608

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #10

BookMama said:

I always use clear packing tape. I fold the towel in half the long way, roll it up very tightly, then wrap the packing tape around it about 2" from each end. Keeps it perfectly rolled. (And personally, I prefer to use a tightly rolled gray towel that matches my vehicle seat rather than a bright purple, green or pink pool noodle. )

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That's what I do, though I haven't used tape - but that's only because I keep forgetting to stick a roll of tape in my kit.

To the OP, I don't think there's a huge safety difference between a towel, noodle and noodle-like car seat leveler. It really depends on how well the towel is rolled, how well the noodle holds it's shape, etc. If your noodle/leveler/towel holds it's shape, doesn't compress, fits properly and provides the proper recline, I think any of these methods would work safely.

 

bobandjess99

Senior Community Member

• Feb 16, 2009

• #11

its not out of season?
At least not here...have you checked a store lately? All teh winter stuff is gone, or on serious clearance,and the aisles are FULL of bikinis, shorts, fertilizer, seeds, pools, swingsets, etc.
We are in full spring/summer mode here...(despite there beign snow on the ground *sigh*)

 

AtTheSouthDam

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #12

ACE hardware carries them year round. Even in CO.