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Family Pool Essentials
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items A little collection of things that make pool days so much easier and more fun. From sunscreen and goggles to handy totes that keep everything organized, these are the essentials I actually use to keep our pool days stress-free and chill.
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🌞Sun Protection
Kid-Friendly Fun
Other pool essentials
🌞Sun Protection
This is hands down my favorite sunscreen for pool days! ☀️ It gives great sun protection while feeling light and easy to apply, and the best part is the smell — it’s like summer in a bottle with that tropical coconut vibe. 🌴
Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen
This is my go-to sunscreen for the boys when we’re out at the pool. 🏊♂️ I prefer the lotion because it’s creamy, easy to rub in, and gives reliable mineral protection that lasts — even when they’re swimming.
Blue Lizard Kids
My favorite everyday face sunscreen! 🌸 It’s lightweight, hydrating, and blends in with no white cast — perfect under makeup or on its own. SPF 46 keeps my skin protected all day without feeling greasy.
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46
Soothing, hydrating, and glowing skin with no white cast
mixsoon Bean Sunscreen SPF 50
🌞 The Aenmt Kids Sun Hat has a wide brim + neck flap for full coverage, breathable fabric, and an adjustable fit for all-day comfort.
Kids UPF 50+ Sun Hat with Neck Flap Adjustable
Perfect for long pool or beach days. It gives the kids extra sun protection without me having to constantly reapply sunscreen on their arms and shoulders. The fabric is lightweight, dries quickly, and holds up to all the jumping, splashing, and runni...
Body Glove Rash Guard Kids
Kid-Friendly Fun
The kids love playing with them, and they add a cute, fun touch to pool time 🐤
Large Rubber Duck
Comfortable, easy to adjust, and they actually stay put — these goggles keep the kids happy and swimming all day. 🏊♂️
Speedo : Swimming Goggles
Easy to fill, fun to use, and guaranteed to keep the kids laughing and playing all day! 💦
Water Blasters - Toys
This dinosaur float is a huge hit with the kids! 🦖 They love climbing on and riding it around the pool.
Dinosaur Pool Float
Colorful, easy to grab, and perfect for underwater games — the kids love diving for these! 🐠
Dive Toys
Other pool essentials
This was definitely an investment, but it was worth every penny. I tried other robotic pool cleaners and returned them because they couldn’t perform. The Polaris Max is the only one that truly delivers — powerful suction, scrubs everything, and it’s ...
Polaris Pool Cleaner
These little duckies make pool care so much more fun 🦆💦 They light up at night, float around looking adorable, and still do the job of keeping the pool clean. The kids love them, and honestly, so do I!
Duck Chlorinator Floater
This bench has been such a handy addition outside — not only does it give us extra seating, but it also keeps all the little things (like cushions, garden tools, or pool toys) tucked away and out of sight. Since it’s plastic, it’s super easy to wipe ...
Outdoor Storage Benches
These totes are so much more than just laundry baskets. They’re waterproof, washable, and super lightweight, which makes them perfect for hauling laundry, pool gear, or even toys. I personally use one to keep all our sunscreen and goggles by the pool...
Mainstays Large All Purpose Flex Laundry Tote