Abstract: A portable child's pool having a bottom that includes a padding layer is provided. The padding layer is preferably a polymeric material. The polymeric material may be a polymeric rubber. Alternatively, the polymeric material may be a polymeric foam. Polychloroprene is a preferred polymeric material. The bottom may further include one or two thin polymeric sheets. Any one of the polymeric sheets may be bonded to the padding layer. Alternatively, when the bottom includes two polymeric sheets, they may be bonded at their edges so as to form a seal around the padding layer.