Summer with kids is the best—but having the right essentials makes it so much easier. This list includes my favorite kids summer must-haves for outdoor play, travel, beach days, camping trips, and everyday adventures. From sun protection and water to...
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Swimsuits
Outdoor Play
Everyday Essentials
Swimsuits
Such a cute suit with so many fun patterns
Cutout One Piece Swimsuit
The ruffles on this take it to the next level of cuteness.
Girls' Two Striped One Piece Swimsuit
A super cute sleeve option
Girls' Short Sleeve Sunset Tropics One Piece Swimsuit
Such a cute detail on the back
Printed Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit for Girls | Old Navy
Love the colors in these!
Boys' Swim Shorts with Compression Liner
I love having bright colored rash guards so its easier to spot my kid.
Boys' Rash Guard Tops
Outdoor Play
Water tables are the perfect summer toy for toddlers and young kids. I also love them when the kids want to play in water, but you aren't feeling the full water day. :)
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
Never spend hours filling water balloons again! These things are SO easy and my kids love them. Warning: They will go through them instantly. haha
Bunch O Balloons - Walmart
The cutest little soakers that would work great even for young kids!
5pk Mini Water Blasters
We always have one of these on hands. Such a simple and fun outdoor activity.
Play Day Mega Bubble Blower
You know you'll need more than the littel bubble bottle. Probably better buy two while you're at it. ;)
Gazillion Bubbles Premium Bubble Solution
This has always been one of my kids' favorite kits. From the preschooler to the teenager.
Play Day 90-Piece Multicolor Sidewalk Chalk Set with Stencils and Tools
This is such a fun and easy game for all ages! And can easily be used indoors as well.
NERF Kids Bounce N Score
If you want a simple set with several different options this is a fantastic budget friendly option!
Play Day 3-in-1 Game Set
This is such a fun game! And I love that this ones folds for easy storage.
Eastpoint Folding Ladder Ball
Everyday Essentials
I've just always used this and think it works. I like the cream, because I feel like we get better coverage than a spray.
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50
My kids love their Owala! You can chug or sip and there's no leaking.
Owala Kids' 16 oz. FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle
We love having smaller backpacks for the kids when we go on hikes or take day trips so they can have their own snacks and water.
10L Hiking Backpack
I think we lose at least one beach towel every year that gets left behind somewhere. These are a great budget friendly option and come in lots of colors so every kids knows which one is theirs.
