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.