Our days of summer are numbered, but I finally finished my beach checklist for the kids and thought I’d share. I guess those days of heading for the salty air with just a book and towel are over — it still amazes me how much stuff you need for a little beach time with the youngsters!
Gear
- Beach cart or big bag
- Towels
- Beach blanket
- Chairs
- Umbrella or tent
Sun
- Protection
- Swim suits
- Cover ups or T-Shirt
- Flip flops
- Sunblock
- SPF lip balm
- Bug spray
- Hair tie
- Hats
- Sunglasses
Play
- Swimmies/life jacket
- Sand toys
- Bucket, shovels, rake, boats
- Ball/frisbee
- Goggles
Eat
- Cooler
- Water
- Snacks
Baby/toddler
- Swim diapers
- Wipes
- Portable potty
- Pacifier: especially if you have sand-eater!
- Bottle/formula
- See diaper bag list for more
Ride home
- Baby powder: to help get sand off
- Clothes for after
- Plastic bags: for wet clothes
Mom & Dad
- Cash for parking
- Camera
- Book
- Wallet
- Phone
Now that you’ve got all your stuff, hope you have a fun family beach day!
Click image to download printable checklist.
The beach blanket and cooler are from Vera Bradley, but unfortunately they’ve discontinued them for the time being.
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