I have an inground pool with a shallow end that has a flat bottom that is about 3.5" deep. I do not have any steps and I would like to get something to assist my younger children in learning to swim. I am thinking some steps would help in this endeavor. A couple of questions though:

Someone local is selling a set of above ground wedding cake steps like the following:

http://www.backyardcitypools.com/poo...Cake-Steps.htm

Is there any reason why these are considered "above ground" steps. They look like they would work for an inground pool as well.

If someone has some recommendations on types of steps that they like or disliked I would appreciate any help.

I was also thinking that a drop in platform of some sort would be nice, but I haven't been able to find anything like that.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff