It is important to be prepared and know how to set up your
birth pool before the big day! We recommend you do a trial run to see how long
it takes to set up and fill your birth pool around or prior to 37 weeks.  

*PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM*

 Easy 5 step
set up:

1. Remove
   the pool from the box and lay out on a clean and flat surface until room
   temperature. Place on top of a blanket/rug to help prevent heat loss of
   the water. Additionally, purchase one of our waterproof PVC flower-shaped
   mats to keep things clean.
2. Use the
   smallest nozzle of your air pump to inflate the floor, followed by the seat/s.
3. Use the
   largest nozzle of your air pump and the 2 way valve to inflate the walls to 80% (to allow
   liner to be fitted).
4. Unpackage
   liner and place on the pool ensuring the holes line up with the handles
   (Add rubber coated fairy lights under the liner with battery pack hanging
   down outside the pool if desired).
5. After fitting
   liner use the medium nozzle on your air pump and the 1 way valve to complete inflation.

Easy 5 step
fill up:

1. Attach your tap adaptor to a desired tap in your
   home (i.e., laundry, kitchen, bathroom)
2. Attach your hose adaptor to your food grade
   hose and attach to the tap adaptor.
3. Begin to fill your pool with cool water first
   to avoid damaging the liner/pool and gradually make it warmer to approximately
   37 degrees. Use a floating thermometer or check the temperature every 15
   minutes to ensure the temperature is maintained. This can be done by adding hot
   water by hose or kettle.
4. Once water has covered the bottom of the pool,
   smooth out any folds or wrinkles in the liner around the floor and seat/s.
5. Fill the pool to at least 45cm as indicated on
   the pool and then turn off the water supply and remove the hose.

Easy 5 step
water removal:

1. Remove any debris from the pool using a net or
   sieve.
2. Before Connecting your hose to the submersible
   pump, ensure you have taken the hose adaptor off. Place the end of the hose into
   the top of the submersible pump and lower into the water ensuring the suction
   cups are on the bottom of the pool.
3. Place other end of hose into the chosen drainage
   source and turn the pump on.
4. Once water has reached the pump level tun off
   the pump and dispose the rest of the water by removing the liner and pouring
   water into your chosen source.
5. Put your submersible pump through a sanitation
   bath and turn it on so that it can flush for 5 seconds.

Easy 5 step
pack up:

1. Ensure the pool is clean and dry with towels
   and antibacterial solution before starting pack up.
2. Open the 2 way valve on the outside of the pool
   wall and use the large nozzle of your air pump on the deflate
   setting to deflate the pool ensuring all air is out before closing the valve (the
   smaller 1 way valve will not work for deflating).
3. Use the small nozzle of the air pump to deflate the floor and
   seat/s.
4. Ensure all air is out of all areas before
   folding in 3 and rolling up your pool.
5. If hiring, dispose of hoses and liners before packing
   remaining equipment and returning.

• Ensure your tap adaptors and hose connectors are suitable
  for your taps and hose and that your hose will reach from the tap to the pool. Whilst
  our tap adaptors and connectors should fit in most households, we cannot guarantee.
  You can purchase alternative accessories at a hardware store if necessary.
• Filling time is dependent on water supply, hence the
  importance of a practice run!

Please help us to improve our products and services by
contacting us via our website at www.builtforbirth.shop
or email at BuiltForBirth.outlook.com.

 

 

IMPORTANT

• Do not leave pool unattended when filled
  with water, especially in the presence of children.
• Do not leave children unattended if playing
  in or near the pool.
• Read and follow all instructions before
  setting up your pool.
• Ensure pool is at room temperature before
  inflating.
• Ensure the pool is in a safe place that can
  withhold its weight when filled and located away from electricity.
• Do not fill the pool with water above 40
  degrees.
• If pool has been inflated for some time, make
  sure to top up before use as the pools my deflate slightly over time.
• Avoid sharp jewelery and other sharp objects
  such as non rubber-coated fairy lights in the pool (you can purchase
  rubber-coated fairy lights from us that are safe to use under the liner of your
  pool).
• Always consult a qualified health professional
  (i.e., midwife or doctor) before using the pool for birth.
• Always use a new liner for birth as well as a
  new/clean food grade hose to fill the pool to avoid risk of infection.
• Make sure the pool is in an accessible place
  for yourself and your care providers (at least 3 sides of the pool are accessible)
• When used for birth the pool must be filled to at
  least 45cm
• Store your birth pool in a dry and clean space - preferably in a box/storage container where it cannot be damaged by anything else.