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Paddleboarding Essentials for Summer (Mom-Friendly + Must-Haves) 🐚
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items Everything I use for paddleboarding as a mom, from must-haves to little things that make the day easier (and more fun). Whether you’re going solo or bringing your kids, these are my go-to essentials for a stress-free paddle day 🤍
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🏄♀️ Paddleboard Setup
🧃 Drinks + Snacks
👶 Kid-Friendly Must-Haves
☀️ Sun Protection + Essentials
🎒 Organization + Storage
👙 What I Wear Paddleboarding
🏄♀️ Paddleboard Setup
This is the paddleboard I use and love, super stable (even with kids 😅), easy to set up, and perfect if you’re not trying to struggle out on the water. If you’re a beginner or just want something stress-free, this is it.
Amazon.com: Stand-Up Paddleboards
This is the one my husband uses when we go out together, great if you want a second board so you’re not taking turns or trying to balance everyone on one 😅 Makes paddle days way more fun as a family.
Premium Quality Paddle Boards & Accessories | TIGERXBANG
🧃 Drinks + Snacks
I bring this every single time, perfect size for drinks/snacks without taking up too much space on the board. I even spray painted mine to match 😅
9 Quart Igloo Cooler - Walmart
These are a MUST for us, best part they float 🙌 so I don’t panic if they fall in
TAL 64oz Ranger Pro - Lavender - TAL™ Hydration
Mom hack: I pack snacks in this so everything stays dry and easy to grab while we’re out
Bullseye Snack Box - Target
I’m obsessed with this one, perfect size for paddle days, easy to carry, and actually keeps my drink cold in the heat. Plus it’s cute, which we all know matters 😅
HydroJug Orchid 20oz Traveler - Merchology
Thinking about getting these for the boys for paddle days, easy to carry, keeps drinks cold, and something they’ll actually use so I’m not constantly reminding them to drink water 😅
Gourde pour le sport, Riptide, 800 g - iHerb
👶 Kid-Friendly Must-Haves
Got this for my daughter so she can come with me, makes me feel so much better having her out there safely
Body Glove Child Life Jackets in Life Jackets & Vests - Walmart.com
Got this for my daughter and she loves it , perfect to have for drying off or just relaxing after we’re done.
Mainstays Cabana Stripe Cotton Blend Beach Towel, 58" x 28", Pink ...
We use this for my little one, makes me feel so much safer having them out on the water with me.
X2O Infant Closed Sided Life Vest, Blue, Unisex, 0-30 lbs. - Walmart
☀️ Sun Protection + Essentials
I use this on paddle days when I want a little glow, lightweight and easy to throw in the bag.
Bronzing Intensifier Dry Oil Spray 8 fl oz - Australian Gold
This is what I use for my kids, gentle on their skin and easy to reapply while we’re out.
Blue Lizard Baby Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
We use this for all of us, quick to spray on and easy to reapply without the mess (which is huge with kids).
Sensitive SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Spray | Blue Lizard US
A must for being out on the water, protects your eyes and just makes everything more comfortable on bright days.
Aviator Sunglasses - Aviator Style Shades | Blenders Eyewear
I always bring a hat for paddle days, helps with the sun and just makes me feel a little more put together even when it’s chaotic 😅
Time and Tru Women's Cotton Twill Mama Baseball Hat, Mint Garden
🎒 Organization + Storage
I use this to keep our essentials together, phone, wallet, sunscreen, etc. Easy to grab and keeps everything from getting lost in the chaos.
FFpaw Silicone Small Makeup Bag Pouch for Purse
I bring this instead of a full wallet, just my ID + a couple cards so I’m not worried about losing everything on the water.
Fintie Slim Minimalist RFID Front Pocket Wallet
👙 What I Wear Paddleboarding
I got these for paddleboarding and they’re perfect, easy to slip on/off, super comfortable, and I don’t care if they get wet. Way better than dealing with sneakers on the water!
Miami Two Strap Sandal - Crocs
My go-to swimsuit , comfy, stays in place, and I don’t feel like I’m constantly adjusting it (which matters when you’re on a paddleboard 😅). I have this in multiple colors.
Shade & Shore products at Target
Things That Make Paddle Days Way Easier 😅
Clips right onto my board and is LOUD enough to actually hear on the water. Makes paddle days way more fun (especially when I go solo)
JBL Clip 3 | Portable Bluetooth® speaker
I always bring a towel just in case, this one is lightweight and easy to pack without taking up a ton of space. it’s a pretty coral 🪸
Mainstays Cabana Stripe Cotton Blend Beach Towel, 58" x 28", Coral
These are actually SO useful, I use them to clip shoes, water bottles, or bags onto the board so nothing rolls off.
Ozark Trail Aluminum Spring-Loaded D-Shaped Carabiners, 8 cm ...
These are so helpful , I use them to secure our cooler or bags so nothing slides around while we’re out.
Bungee Sets - Walmart
Want to grab these to clip things onto the board, super helpful for keeping everything secure and organized.
10 Pack Aluminum D Ring Key Rings Locking Clips