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Desperately searching for CHEAP inflatable birth pool...

post #1 of 26
11/8/06 at 2:22am
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That can be shipped to Canada cheaply?

I've searched through many threads and every site that's been recommended to others has its stock sold out. I've e-mailed companies and nobody seems to be getting more in stock in time. (End of January.)

I can't spend more than $60 in total (Believe me, I would put ourselves in debt to do this but we are in debt, my hubby's job just crapped out and we literally have barely enough to live off of without the added expenses of the hyperemesis meds I have to take and we're working on just keeping our home.) for the pool and shipping.

Does anyone know of any other sites that are in-stock for fairly cheap?

Or even one that sells secondhand pools? I'm comfortable with buying a secondhand pool and bleaching it and using a birthpool liner.

Or does anyone know anyone who'd be willing to sell theirs?

I'm getting kind of desperate. I really want to have a water birth at home, but everything seems to be trying to prevent us from doing so and my tub is not enough. I have scoliolis and am uncomfortable with the slope of the tub at the best of times and it's obviously not deep enough. :

Any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated! Thanks.

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post #2 of 26
11/8/06 at 2:58am
http://www.kidstoychest.com/wet/WET58480.htm

This is the one I used. This company is sold out, but maybe they will get more stock? Or you can search the internet for one.

If not, I know someone who sells them for $45 Can. PM me if you want her contact info. (Edmonton)
post #3 of 26
11/8/06 at 3:13am
I am going through a similar situation. I can't seem to find a pool to birth in!!! I did find one on e-bay....it's big, but then my midwife says bigger is better when birthing in the water. You want to be able to really and freely move around. I labored in the aquarium pool that the previous post referenced. It's big, but not big enough for two adults to move around in freely....

I would look on e-bay!

Good luck!

Jill
post #4 of 26
11/8/06 at 3:43am
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I've been haunting e-bay LOL

I JUST found this pool. How did I miss it? I've been searching for WEEKS! It's 90 inches in diameter and 22 inches high AND it has an inflatable floor! How great is that?

To the Canucks, I'm in BC and the total (American I'm guessing.) with shipping to Canada (Shipping is $34.35) was $62.30. Not bad seeing as the price without shipping hovers around there on a lot of the "birthing pool" sites for the fishy pool.

It seems very comparable to this pool.
(The large fishy pool that I see everywhere that's either too expensive or sold out!)

But just a bit larger (90 inch diameter) and 22 inches deep which isn't bad. I have the room for it in my living room (Which is pergo over concrete so no weight issues!) and I think it's big enough for chunky ol' me AND my DH very comfortably! Not concerned about the hot water tank either.

I was thinking of getting this pool on e-bay which was 90 inches in diameter and 22 inches deep, but it didn't have an inflatable bottom.

So hurry out and buy it everyone if it works for you! It wasn't listed on the regular inflatable pools page. I have no idea why not!

Thanks so much for indulging in my pity-party! Funny how things work out! (I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there aren't any extra duties at the border etc.!)
post #5 of 26
11/8/06 at 12:08pm
are you on the feb. due date club?

i just posted there about on you can get in a very similar thread....

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=554122

the electra ain't "cheap" but it's better than $100.00
post #6 of 26
11/8/06 at 1:39pm
The 'Electra' is another name for the Sevylor, it also has an inflatable bottom, and it would definitely be your best bet to replace the round fishy which is out of stock everywhere. Here is another link for it: You'd have to ask them their rate to ship to Canada.

Sevylor Electra

I would be EXTREMELY hesitant to use a pool with a NINETY inch diameter and a 311 (!) gallon capacity.

I say this because the wider the surface area, the faster the heat will dissipate and the faster your pool's temperature will drop. Also, the massive capacity (311 gal.!) will DEFINITELY tap out any home's water heater, and you won't be able to fill it.

All of these inflatable pools are the same depth at 22"-24", so you need to get one that is of a smaller diameter and a smaller gallon capacity. The round fishy is 100 gal and 60" diameter and the Sevylor is 72 gal. and 60" diameter. Either of those will work well.

I used the hexagon fishy in my first birth, (200 gal. and 72" diameter) and we ran out of hot water from the water heater, and the water in the pool cooled very quickly. So, for my next birth, I used the smaller round fishy and everything was great! Whatever you do, just remember to turn your water heater up a week or so before you're due.
post #7 of 26
11/8/06 at 2:59pm
Wow... I can't believe all these sites are sold out. Quite the run on birth pools, huh?

I actually have an extra fishy pool (the large one http://www.brandsonsale.com/itx-56493.html), that we purchased for our recent birth. I never opened it, as we already had our pool from our last birth and just wanted a backup in case the old one sprung a leak or something unexpected. I didn't want to get caught scrambling for a replacement and since they're so cheap, I figured we'd just keep it for the kids. But since its the "ideal" birthing pool, I can't hang on to it if someone needs it for a birth... I'd feel too guilty. PM me if you're interested... I'd sell it for the cost I paid (just for the pool) plus shipping costs to you.
post #8 of 26
11/8/06 at 4:24pm
I ordered the Sevylor Electra pool & with shipping it was less than $52. I should be getting it within the next week or so. I actually heard about this brand on this forum & it got great ratings from HBing moms!
post #9 of 26
11/8/06 at 4:37pm
It took me forever searching to find one in stock! I can't remember the store I bought it from, either. But here is one that appears to be in stock... I hope that helps!

http://www.ismartshoppe.com/56493.html
post #10 of 26
11/8/06 at 4:37pm
Brands on sale is where I bought mine!!!! Thanks Megan it was driving me crazy not remembering! :
post #11 of 26
11/8/06 at 6:27pm
Thanks to pretty pixels!
I too have been looking everywhere for the 25" deep fishy, and that was the only place I've seen it! And with the 15% off, it was less than $30 shipped!

Woo hoo!!!
post #12 of 26
11/8/06 at 6:43pm
Hey y'all... I just wanted to say that I got the large, octagonal fishy pool from Brands on Sale (cost round $47 with shipping to NY) and it was GREAT!! I loved the inflatable floor, and it was very roomy and great for both my DH and me during birth (I'm 5'8" and DH is 6').

Also, my MW recommended we cover the pool with a plastic tarp or shower curtain while filling it and then up until I got in it (I was only in it for the last hour and a half of labor/birth), which we did, and we also put a down comforter on top of the plastic tarp (shower curtain was too small as the fishy pool is big!). It held the heat fairly well, though we did do some baling and refilling after I got in it as it had been filled by that point for about four hours. It seemed to hold heat very well though!
post #13 of 26
11/8/06 at 9:34pm
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Megny- You have a PM!

I talked to my midwife and she said that she doesn't feel comfortable with the pool size even though *I* feel that my place is big enough. (Again, hot water was not an issue! We're hooked up to a massive heater that does a whack of places all at once with no issues regardless of consumption.)

So back to hunting for the fishy pool. The one posted on the link to the ismartshoppe site doesn't ship to Canada! Neither does the brandsonsale site which was sold out.

Thanks for the added suggestions with the other pools, but with pools priced around $50 the exchange rate alone means that I can barely afford it without shipping. $60 give or take a few dollars is LITERALLY my limit. I've scrimped and saved over a couple of months to get that much, and even then it's cutting into my cloth diaper money.
post #14 of 26
11/9/06 at 4:11am
I found the fishy pool!!!! Along with a lot of other supplies that I need for my upcoming (God willing) waterbirth.

Here's the link. Please note that you can either buy the pool KIT which comes with the little net for fecal matter, gloves, a pool thermometer, kitchen sink adapter and the repair kit for $75 OR you can just get the pool for $55. This is the large aquarium fishy pool. They also have the smaller one.

www.everythingbirth.com

All the best!
post #15 of 26
11/9/06 at 10:42am
Here is a CDN supplier of the Fishy pool... and it is in stock....

she charges 45.00 (canadian)+tx (1 or 2 taxes depending where you are) + shipping....

HTH... (there are also birth supplies there)

http://www.mamagoddessbirthshop.com/...shop/Itemid,1/
post #16 of 26
11/9/06 at 12:17pm
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Originally Posted by kaylas mama View Post
I found the fishy pool!!!!

you can just get the pool for $55. This is the large aquarium fishy pool. They also have the smaller one.

www.everythingbirth.com


Thanks for finding a site that has some fishy pools in stock - that will help a lot of gals! It says they are out of the large hexagon pool, and I cannot believe the price they are charging for the smaller round pool, but at least it's available.

Thanks, paxye, for finding a site that has it for the Canadian gals!
post #17 of 26
11/9/06 at 6:15pm
Update...

The large fishy pool IS out of stock until JANUARY!!

Although it's pricy, I'm considering the La Bassine birth pool. I'm also looking at some REALLY big pools on ebay. We'll see! I've got my midwife coming in a few minutes, so I'm going to let her choose for me....I'll let y'all know what she says!

Jill
post #18 of 26
11/9/06 at 6:25pm
There's something to be said for living in England - with each birth there, I was easily able to rent/hire a birthing pool locally!

So great that everyone is adding their tips to the MDC board - what a help!

Thanks, Mamas !
post #19 of 26
11/9/06 at 6:44pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by kaylas mama View Post
Update...

The large fishy pool IS out of stock until JANUARY!!

Although it's pricy, I'm considering the La Bassine birth pool. I'm also looking at some REALLY big pools on ebay. We'll see! I've got my midwife coming in a few minutes, so I'm going to let her choose for me....I'll let y'all know what she says!

Jill
I just have to chime in and say that I bought the La bassine pool and just tried it out last night... It is so comfy and I love the height and the shape... the oval shape just makes it SO cozy and it is not too big nor too small, I think I wouldn't be as comfy in the round pools....
I also like that it takes less water to fill than the other pools... we have a small water heater and I was able to fill it at the perfect temp in around 25 min and one tank full only....
post #20 of 26
11/10/06 at 2:49am
Hi there..

I hope that I'm not getting off topic, but I did want to mention that I ended up ordering the La Bassine this afternoon.

After talking about it with my mw and viewing different options online, this is the pool that we decided to go with.

I do hope that those of you who are looking for a cheaper route find a pool. You'd think that with the demand for labor/birth pools-especially the aquarium ones- that they'd make enough to sell all year long. How frustrating!

All the best to you!

Jill
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