Summer with kids is the best—but it can be a lot 😅 These are my go-to essentials for staying prepared, keeping kids entertained, and making those long summer days more fun and stress-free.
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Sunscreen
Pool Must Haves
Beach/ River
Random
Sunscreen
One of my favorite brands; Face stick SPF 50, water resistant 80 minutes, travel size; Made without Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Gluten, Parabens, and Synthetic Fragrance.
Sun Bum Kids' Clear Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 50 - 0.53oz
Top brands; Clear sunscreen SPF 50, water resistant 80 minutes; Made without Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Gluten, Parabens, and Synthetic Fragrance.
Sun Bum Kids' Clear Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 - 6 fl oz
I love this brand. Dermatologist tested, for wet and dry skin, water resistant, SPF 50 spray sunscreen; Made without Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Gluten, Parabens, and Synthetic Fragrance.
Mist sunscreen, SPF 45, oil free, water resistant, Dermatologist tested; Made without Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Gluten, Parabens, and Synthetic Fragrance.
Sun Bum Mini Face Mist - SPF 45 - 1.35 fl oz
3 pack lip balm: coconut, banana, and watermelon; SPF 30 with soothing aloe vera, cocoa butter, and Vitamin E
Sun Bum Lip Balm - SPF 30 - 3ct/0.45 fl oz
Lip balm SPF 30; water resistant, reapply after 80 minutes; Has aloe and vitamin E
Sun Bum Lip Balm Tube - SPF 30 - 0.5 fl oz
One of my favorite brands; Coconut flavor, SPF 30, water resistant reapply after 80 minutes; Has aloe and vitamin E
Sun Bum Lip Balm - SPF 30 - 0.15oz
Scalp and hair mist with SPF 30 and sunflower seed oil, water resistant
Sun Bum SPF 30 Scalp and Hair Mist - 2 fl oz
Pool Must Haves
Comes in 4 color patterns; 100% terry cotton; 72in x 36in
XL Reversible Towel Pink/Yellow - Sun Squad™
72in L x 36in W, cotton terry fabric; Affordable, bright colors
Popsicle Beach Towel - Room Essentials™
35 in x 35 in x 6 in; Soft cooling mesh, inflatable edges; Comes in a carrying case,
Swimways Spring Float Papasan Pool Lounger - Navy Blue
55 in x 38 in x 15.5 in; Fits 1 person up to 250 pounds; drink holder, mesh seat
SwimWays Spring Float Recliner Swim Lounger for Pool or Lake with Hyper-Flate Valve - Blue: PVC & Polyester, 1 Person
Oversized pillow, cooling mesh- 68 in x 35 in x 6 in, fits most adults up to 250 pounds
Swimways Spring Float Inflatable Pool Lounger - Dark Blue/Light Blue: Adult Float 15+
3 pack reusable balloons; affordable toy
Bunch O Balloons Reusable Water Balloons Animals - 3pk: Silicone Pool Toys for Kids
Dimensions: 6.75 inches (H) x 5 inches (W) x 2.5 inches (D); Made of thermoplastic rubber; Affordable, 2 pack, light up toys
Light-Up Pool Bouncer Balls 2pc - Sun Squad™
4 pack dive rings, affordable; durable plastic material
Kids' Dizzy Dive Rings 4pc - Sun Squad™
Affordable, basic, fun toy
14" Classic Beach Ball - Sun Squad™: Pool Game Toy for 2+ Years
Beach/ River
3 piece silicone set; bucket collapses
3pc Silicone Sandcastle Set - Sun Squad™: Toddler Beach Activity Toy
Random
Comes in 4 flavors; provides- sodium, 45 mEq; potassium, 20 mEq; chloride, 35 mEq
Pediatric Electrolyte Drink - Strawberry - 33.8 fl oz - up&up™: 1-Pack, Non-Caffeinated, Ready to Drink
Over 700mg of essential electrolytes, including sodium, magnesium, and potassium
Unwell Orange Hibiscus Hydration Electrolyte Drink for Rapid Hydration + Focus - 16.9 fl oz Bottle
Over 700mg of essential electrolytes, including sodium, magnesium, and potassium
Unwell Kiwi Pineapple Hydration Electrolyte Drink for Rapid Hydration + Focus - 16.9 fl oz Bottle
Comes in 4 flavors- Blue raspberry, unflavored, grape, strawberry
Pediatric Unflavored Electrolyte Solution - 33.8 fl oz - up&up™: Non-Caffeinated, Ready to Drink, Liquid Form
16 oz, strainless steel- comes in 13 colors
Owala 16oz Kids' FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Cake Pop
30 oz- comes in 20 colors- Triple layer insulation, bucket handle
Owala 30fl oz Stainless Steel FreeSip Sway Water Bottle - Read My Lips
