Food-Inspired Pool Floats Are Exactly What Your Summer Needs

The only thing better than lounging around in the water is doing it on an inflatable glazed donut

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Michelle Ward Trainor
and Madison Roberts
August 06, 2018 11:06 AM
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<p>Take a cue from&nbsp;<a href="https://people.com/tag/bethenny-frankel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bethenny Frankel</a> and lounge on this&nbsp;fruit-shaped float all summer long.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $20 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Watermelon-Inflatable-Island-72/dp/B01KGS9QW8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;creativeASIN=B01KGS9QW8&#038;tag=people0d0-20&#038;ascsubtag=67d7129db2c05d7fc25931efc74f3cba" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="www.amazon.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="amazon.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Watermelon-Inflatable-Island-72/dp/B01KGS9QW8/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1533580038&#038;sr=1-4&#038;keywords=watermelon+pool+float" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="Amazon">amazon.com</a></p>
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WATERMELON

Take a cue from Bethenny Frankel and lounge on this fruit-shaped float all summer long.

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Bethenny Frankel/Instagram
<p>You can have your breakfast and float on it too.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $19 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Floats-Pool-Bacon-Raft/dp/B01M1KCPYE/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529426026&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=bacon+pool+float" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amazon.com</a></p>
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BACON

You can have your breakfast and float on it too.

Buy It! $19 amazon.com

Amazon
<p>Strikingly similar to a Starbucks Frappuccino, this float will make all of your Instagram dreams come true.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $9 <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=574508.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=273&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FIntex-Inflatable-Berry-Pink-Splash-Pool-Float-78-x-42%252F731266845%253F&amp;RD_PARM2=u1%253D%2526oid%253D574508.1%2526wmlspartner%253Dk%252A8oqcSrcmY%2526sourceid%253D12378101804220243936%2526affillinktype%253D10%2526veh%253Daff&amp;u1=POFOODPoolFloatMR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">walmart.com</a></p>
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SMOOTHIE

Strikingly similar to a Starbucks Frappuccino, this float will make all of your Instagram dreams come true.

Buy It! $9 walmart.com

Walmart
<p>So you can party like it&#8217;s your birthday.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $9 <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=574508.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=273&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FIntex-Inflatable-Cupcake-Pool-Mat-56-x-53%252F149814002%253F&amp;RD_PARM2=athcpid%253D149814002%2526athpgid%253DathenaItemPage%2526athcgid%253Dnull%2526athznid%253DPWVUB%2526athieid%253Dv0%2526athstid%253DCS002%2526athguid%253D466001f5-143b9cb5-e5efd0efa02c2516%2526athena%253Dtrue&amp;u1=POFOODPoolFloatMR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">walmart.com</a></p>
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CUPCAKE

So you can party like it’s your birthday.

Buy It! $9 walmart.com

Walmart
<p>Bring this red, white and blue pop raft to a Fourth of July party and be the coolest person there.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $20 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Popsicle-Swimming-Inflatable-Sol-Coastal/dp/B01LT2FSH2/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529417450&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=food+pool+floats" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amazon.com</a></p>
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POPSICLE

Bring this red, white and blue pop raft to a Fourth of July party and be the coolest person there.

Buy It! $20 amazon.com

Amazon
<p><a href="http://greatideas.people.com/2016/06/09/galaxy-doughnuts-desserts/">Dreamy donuts</a> are having a moment&hellip;at breakfast and at the pool.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $19 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BigMouth-Inc-Gigantic-Inflatable-Included/dp/B007Q2KZU0/ref=sr_1_19?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529417450&amp;sr=1-19&amp;keywords=food+pool+floats" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amazon.com</a></p>
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DONUT

Dreamy donuts are having a moment…at breakfast and at the pool.

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Amazon
<p>This inflatable syrup-drizzled number is exactly how you need to be louning in the water.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $17 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXZQKM4/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stppvp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=6297546923292665688&amp;pd_rd_wg=T0GIt&amp;pf_rd_r=VKY19JEBMZARS2C6W3P2&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&amp;pf_rd_t=301&amp;pd_rd_i=B01LXZQKM4&amp;pd_rd_w=tv4vz&amp;pf_rd_i=food+pool+floats&amp;pd_rd_r=0cace886-34d9-47e2-afc0-f4be5229f5df&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529417856&amp;sr=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amazon.com</a></p>
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WAFFLE

This inflatable syrup-drizzled number is exactly how you need to be louning in the water.

Buy It! $17 amazon.com

Amazon
<p>No need to go to the movie theater when you can relax on an inflatable bed of buttered popcorn.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $30 <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFOODPoolFloatsMR/https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/bigmouth-inc-popcorn-pool-float/1061094024?Keyword=adult%20pool%20float" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bedbathandbeyond.com</a></p>
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POPCORN

No need to go to the movie theater when you can relax on an inflatable bed of buttered popcorn.

Buy It! $30 bedbathandbeyond.com

Bed Bath and Beyond
<p>This rainbow pool noodle is a sweet addition to any summer day.</p> <p><strong>Buy It! </strong>$15;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/BigMouth-Inc-Smarties-Noodle-Float/dp/B00V874AZK/ref=sr_1_17?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529417450&amp;sr=1-17&amp;keywords=food+pool+floats">amazon.com</a></p>
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SMARTIES

This rainbow pool noodle is a sweet addition to any summer day.

Buy It! $15; amazon.com

Amazon
<p>Now you can literally drift away on a bed of golden potatoes.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $11 <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=574508.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=1082&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FIntex-Inflatable-French-Fries-Pool-Float-69-x-52%252F227682003&amp;u1=POFOODPoolFloatMR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">walmart.com</a></p>
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FRENCH FRIES

Now you can literally drift away on a bed of golden potatoes.

Buy It! $11 walmart.com

Walmart
<p>Remove the beach ball pit of this green fruit to lounge in its tube all summer long.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $20 <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFOODPoolFloatsMR/https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/bigmouth-inc-avocado-pool-float/1062676403?skuId=62676403&amp;mrkgcl=609&amp;mrkgadid=3279478601&amp;rkg_id=h-23088fb58c2f216f85ddf3e467e1eea6_t-1529417933&amp;mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_outdoorutility_online&amp;product_id=62676403&amp;adtype=pla&amp;product_channel=online&amp;adpos=1o7&amp;creative=223904193530&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw06LZBRBNEiwA2vgMVQEOVVo5GEL80ApOo5IQhvRPlIP8gZRyw5vVksR6jltSrboOjqbS8xoCqcYQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bedbathandbeyond.com</a></p>
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AVOCADO

Remove the beach ball pit of this green fruit to lounge in its tube all summer long.

Buy It! $20 bedbathandbeyond.com

Bed Bath and Beyond
available at Bed Bath & Beyond $20 SHOP NOW
<p>You can literally be on a cheeseburger in paradise.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $30 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/GoFloats-Cheeseburger-Party-Tube-Hamburger/dp/B01N158IGT/ref=asc_df_B01N158IGT/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=167142094993&amp;hvpos=1o4&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=16644786116666371280&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9067609&amp;hvtargid=pla-313993649454&amp;psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amazon.com</a></p>
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CHEESEBURGER

You can literally be on a cheeseburger in paradise.

Buy It! $30 amazon.com

Amazon
<p>Blissfully bob along on this tropical fruit raft while sipping a pi&ntilde;a colada for the ultimate summer experience.</p> <p><strong>Buy It!</strong> $26 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vickea-Inflatable-Pineapple-Outdoor-Swimming/dp/B01GEOXCN2/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529417450&amp;sr=1-3-spons&amp;keywords=food+pool+floats&amp;psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amazon.com</a></p>
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PINEAPPLE

Blissfully bob along on this tropical fruit raft while sipping a piña colada for the ultimate summer experience.

Buy It! $26 amazon.com

Amazon
<p>No fighting over rafts here. With this pie, everyone gets a slice!</p> <p><b>BUY IT: </b>$79 for 2 slices; <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=233310.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=273&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FSwimline-PoolPizza-Slice-Fun-Inflatable-for-Swimming-Pools%252F49916875%253F&amp;RD_PARM2=wmlspartner%253Dwlpa%2526selectedSellerId%253D0%2526adid%253D22222222227037695457%2526wl0%253D%2526wl1%253Dg%2526wl2%253Dc%2526wl3%253D92169008057%2526wl4%253D%2526wl5%253Dpla%2526wl6%253D183816999617%2526veh%253Dsem&amp;u1=POFOODFoodFloatMM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">walmart.com</a></p>
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PIZZA

No fighting over rafts here. With this pie, everyone gets a slice!

BUY IT: $79 for 2 slices; walmart.com

Walmart
<p>Perfect for cocktails and pool parties!</p> <p><b>BUY IT: </b>$23; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fruit-Slice-60-Fun-Island/dp/B000MOIX7Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529428751&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=lime+pool+float" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">amazon.com</a></p>
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LIME SLICE

Perfect for cocktails and pool parties!

BUY IT: $23; amazon.com

Toy Splash
<p>Just because you&#8217;re on a low-carb diet for swimsuit season doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t indulge in this breakfast staple.</p> <p><b>BUY IT: </b>$42; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=496283.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=20263&amp;RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fjet.com%2Fproduct%2Fdetail%2F5c6ca36098a241879b106ab9f3b24a29%3Fjcmp%3Dpla%3Aggl%3ANJ_dur_Gen_Sporting_Goods_a2%3ASporting_Goods_Backyard_Sports_Games_Pools_Water_Fun_a2%3Ana%3APLA_783891037_42653312778_pla-301500254326%3Ana%3Ana%3Ana%3A2%2526code%3DPLA15%2526pid%3Dkenshoo_int%2526c%3D783891037%2526is_retargeting%3Dtrue%2526clickid%3D7176654b-48a9-4d5a-957d-9ace3032c60a&amp;u1=POFOODFoodFloatMM">jet.com</a></p>
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EVERYTHING BAGEL

Just because you’re on a low-carb diet for swimsuit season doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in this breakfast staple.

BUY IT: $42; jet.com

Hayneedle
<p>This summer sweet won&#8217;t add calories, just endless water fun.</p> <p><b>BUY IT: </b>$29.99; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BigMouth-Inc-Cream-Sandwich-Float/dp/B00J3425SO">amazon.com</a></p>
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ICE CREAM SANDWICH

This summer sweet won’t add calories, just endless water fun.

BUY IT: $29.99; amazon.com

American Eagle
<p>This sweet and salty snack is a tasty twist on a classic inner tube.</p> <p><b>BUY IT: </b>$25; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Poolmaster-86001-Chocolate-Dipped-Pretzel/dp/B01MR0DZX5/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529428625&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=chocolate+dipped+pretzel+pool+float" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amazon.com</a></p>
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CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL

This sweet and salty snack is a tasty twist on a classic inner tube.

BUY IT: $25; amazon.com

Macy's
<p>&#8220;Coachella poolside fun!&#8221; <a href="https://www.people.com/people/reese_witherspoon/">Reese Witherspoon</a> captioned an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BEUWm-NChc2/?taken-by=reesewitherspoon&amp;hl=en">Instagram</a> photo of herself carrying a fruity float.</p> <p><b>BUY IT: </b>$20; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Watermelon-Inflatable-Intertube-Floating-Adults/dp/B07BR66Y1W/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529428830&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=watermelon+pool+float&amp;psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amazon.com</a></p>
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MELON

“Coachella poolside fun!” Reese Witherspoon captioned an Instagram photo of herself carrying a fruity float.

BUY IT: $20; amazon.com

Source: Reese Witherspoon/Instagram
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1 of 19 Bethenny Frankel/Instagram

WATERMELON

Take a cue from Bethenny Frankel and lounge on this fruit-shaped float all summer long.

Buy It! $20 amazon.com

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2 of 19 Amazon

BACON

You can have your breakfast and float on it too.

Buy It! $19 amazon.com

3 of 19 Walmart

SMOOTHIE

Strikingly similar to a Starbucks Frappuccino, this float will make all of your Instagram dreams come true.

Buy It! $9 walmart.com

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4 of 19 Walmart

CUPCAKE

So you can party like it’s your birthday.

Buy It! $9 walmart.com

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5 of 19 Amazon

POPSICLE

Bring this red, white and blue pop raft to a Fourth of July party and be the coolest person there.

Buy It! $20 amazon.com

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6 of 19 Amazon

DONUT

Dreamy donuts are having a moment…at breakfast and at the pool.

Buy It! $19 amazon.com

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7 of 19 Amazon

WAFFLE

This inflatable syrup-drizzled number is exactly how you need to be louning in the water.

Buy It! $17 amazon.com

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8 of 19 Bed Bath and Beyond

POPCORN

No need to go to the movie theater when you can relax on an inflatable bed of buttered popcorn.

Buy It! $30 bedbathandbeyond.com

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9 of 19 Amazon

SMARTIES

This rainbow pool noodle is a sweet addition to any summer day.

Buy It! $15; amazon.com

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10 of 19 Walmart

FRENCH FRIES

Now you can literally drift away on a bed of golden potatoes.

Buy It! $11 walmart.com

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11 of 19 Bed Bath and Beyond

AVOCADO

Remove the beach ball pit of this green fruit to lounge in its tube all summer long.

Buy It! $20 bedbathandbeyond.com

available at Bed Bath & Beyond $20 SHOP NOW
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12 of 19 Amazon

CHEESEBURGER

You can literally be on a cheeseburger in paradise.

Buy It! $30 amazon.com

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13 of 19 Amazon

PINEAPPLE

Blissfully bob along on this tropical fruit raft while sipping a piña colada for the ultimate summer experience.

Buy It! $26 amazon.com

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14 of 19 Walmart

PIZZA

No fighting over rafts here. With this pie, everyone gets a slice!

BUY IT: $79 for 2 slices; walmart.com

Advertisement
15 of 19 Toy Splash

LIME SLICE

Perfect for cocktails and pool parties!

BUY IT: $23; amazon.com

Advertisement
16 of 19 Hayneedle

EVERYTHING BAGEL

Just because you’re on a low-carb diet for swimsuit season doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in this breakfast staple.

BUY IT: $42; jet.com

Advertisement
17 of 19 American Eagle

ICE CREAM SANDWICH

This summer sweet won’t add calories, just endless water fun.

BUY IT: $29.99; amazon.com

Advertisement
18 of 19 Macy's

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL

This sweet and salty snack is a tasty twist on a classic inner tube.

BUY IT: $25; amazon.com

Advertisement
19 of 19 Source: Reese Witherspoon/Instagram

MELON

“Coachella poolside fun!” Reese Witherspoon captioned an Instagram photo of herself carrying a fruity float.

BUY IT: $20; amazon.com

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