Last month we provided a checklist of 10 essential items to pack in a beach bag. This time we’re revisiting the topic with a focus on mums and kids. If you’re a mother with small children, a trip to the beach can be a bit of a headache as well as a joy, but you can eliminate some of the stress by making sure your kids’ beach bag has everything needed to keep the day fun.
Clothes
Don’t forget the swimsuits, of course, but be sure to pack shorts and shirts as well, to decrease sun exposure when the kids are taking a break from the water. Or, for UV protection both in and out of the water, check out the boys’ and girls’ Arena Water Tribe jammers and shirts with 50+ UPF rating.
Footwear
Everyone loves to go barefoot in the sand. If the sand is super hot, though, or if there are rocks along the shore, children will need sandals or beach shoes to protect their feet.
Sun protection
To avoid sunburns and minimize long-term skin damage, be generous with the high-SPF sunblock. Slather it on before you leave the house and reapply every two or three hours at the beach. And don’t forget hats and sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection.
Towels
Bring towels to dry off with, and either big beach towels or a large bed sheet (less sand sticks to it)…
