Last summer holidays, I received a mysterious phone call from a friend telling me to pack up the kids togs, a few towels and a flask ... So, go on, take the plunge and find an outdoor swimming spot ...

As you prepare to let your kids explore the great outdoors this ... the conundrum of the unsanitary versus over-chlorinated swimming pool is to swim in natural bodies of water.

kids and adults. Within those categories, we tried to find a balance of products that would cater to all kinds of swimmers. This final line-up is our pick of the best pool toys in the market.