| A trip to the beach with your toddler should be a fun | | | | keep messes inside the diaper even when it's wet. |
| and enjoyable day. Following is a list of ten top items | | | | Make sure to bring along fresh diapers for the drive |
| to remember. However, you know your child and their | | | | home. As always, a supply of wipes makes cleaning |
| likes and dislikes so this is just a framework for what | | | | up messes easier. |
| you and your little one needs. | | | | Water - In addition to bringing plenty of drinking water, |
| Sunblock - Nothing is more important than taking | | | | bring some extra water along to help clean sand off |
| sunblock with a high SPF. I suggest a SPF of 50 or | | | | of your child. Cleaning off extra sand before changing |
| higher and to apply it liberally. Don't forget to apply it to | | | | into clean clothes and getting in the car for the ride |
| the top of their head, ears and feet and reapply it | | | | home will hopefully make for a more comfortable |
| throughout the day. | | | | drive. |
| Sunhat - A sunhat with a wide brim will help keep the | | | | Snacks - Healthy snacks that don't mind the hot sun at |
| sun off your childs face and the sun out of their eyes. | | | | the beach will help your toddler keep up the energy for |
| Many toddlers resist keeping a hat on so look for a hat | | | | a fun day at the beach. |
| that can be tied under their chin. | | | | Sand Toys - Bring along toys such as shovels and |
| Umbrella - A nice big umbrella or beach tent helps to | | | | pails. Toddlers love digging in the sand. |
| keep your child cool and provides a nice shady spot | | | | Clean towels - Keep some towels in a big zip lock bag |
| for naptime. | | | | so they are clean and dry when it's time to clean up |
| Blanket - A blanket or nice big beach towel provides a | | | | your child. |
| place for your toddler to rest, nap and sit comfortably | | | | Clean clothes - Keep these in another zip lock bag so |
| under the umbrella. | | | | they remain dry and sand free. Remember the tip that |
| Diapers and Wipes - In addition to your normal diapers, | | | | applying some baby powder to sandy skin will help the |
| bring along some swim diapers. These are designed to | | | | sand slide off of skin. |