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Lakeside, Pool Party, Ocean Beach summer...here we come!
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items Something about summer and water, summer and sun, summer and relaxed days, am I right? Watermelon, fireflies, and campfires. Family cookouts, kayaking, and a few grand adventures. Here’s how we’re preparing as a family with littles!
Type II vest. We have this exact one for our babies. I love that it’s USCG approved but also a classic look.
Coleman Stearns Classic Series Infant Life Jacket Vest with Rescue Handle, Red
This one is also infant size up to 30 lbs and USCG approved but a type III which means not designed to flip the wearer up should they be face down. We prefer the type II for that reason.
Stearns Infant Life Vest, USCG Approved Type III Life Jacket for Babies & Kids Under 30lbs, Youth PFD for Boat, Beach, Pool, & More
The one we use for older than infant kids who don’t know how to swim yet so that they’ll get turned right side up if they fall in wrong.
Chriffer Kids Swim Vest 20-70 lbs
This is similar to what we have - ours has snaps on the side. REI has great quality hats though.
REI Co-op Mountainmaker Sun Hat - Kids' | REI Co-op
This fan is an absolute lifesaver for cars, strollers, baby beach tents, you name it…It charges with a C port.
Momcozy Portable Stroller Fan, USB Rechargeable and Handheld Cooling Fan for Travel, Car Seat, Bedroom - Walmart.com
For the whole family, full body coverage, this has been our favorite! They have so many different options, and you can order directly from Badger Balm or Target, Walmart, or Amazon, OR find them in store in many health food shops.
Badger Baby Mineral Sunblock SPF 40, Travel Size 2.9 fl oz, Zinc Oxide, Hypoallergenic, Water-Resistant, Kids Safe
For mama’s face - make you put together and ready for sun all in one! This one is super lightweight and dewy. Pairs well with their 4 in 1 Spray and goes on dreamily with their No. 1 flattop brush. Use ADVOCATE15 for an extra discount with this link ...
Sunlight® Tinted SPF 30
Neutralize the itch with this bug bite relief stick. Super handy for the inevitable bug bites. REI carries it as well!
Badger Itch Relief After Bite Balm, 0.6 oz
The heavy duty stuff for when you need it. It’s a more natural option. Not to be sprayed on kids under 2, but the scent works pretty well for all when sprayed on an accompanying parent’s clothing or shoes.
Murphy's Lemon Eucalyptus Bug Spray - 4 fl oz
You can also get a larger more cost effective pack through Costco!
Murphy's Naturals Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Mosquito and Tick Spray
Costco has great 100% cotton, Oeko tek certified beach towels this year! We got these for adults.
Adult Beach Towel
And these in the Ocean Life for the kids
Loftex Kids Beach Towel
Best swim diapers for reusability and cost effectiveness. For the littlest sprogs, I line with an overnight insert to catch the more liquid poop. Have never had an issue! PS there’s a warehouse sale on now AND be sure to use MARIAFBABY20 for a big di...
Esembly Outer/Swim Diaper
Two piece pack of my personal favorite for wet swimsuits, clothes, diapers etc. keep it all sorted in your bag or beach tote! MARIAFBABY20 for that discount!
Wet Dry Ditty Bags
Day bag option. Super handy with two separate sides for wet and dry! Functions well as a mini diaper bag too. Use MARIAFBABY20 for that discount!
Wet Dry Day bags
The ultimate hack for watermelon stains or when you forgot the bib. They have refill packs and pens as well. Works great on adult stains like wine and other kid accidents like poop/vomit if the occasion arises!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray
This is my genius mom hack that I get so many comments on! Saves so many outfits, because I detest the multiple outfit changes per day that happen so easily with toddlers. This one easily fits toddlers 2-4 and sometimes beyond.
Long Sleeve Bib Toddler size
Long sleeve smock bib to save on outfit changes. Baby option
Lalo Long Sleeve Smock Bib