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Summer Beach & Pool Essentials
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items Sharing some of my favorite items for my kids, as well as for the adults. I’ve listed my favorite swim safety items, sunscreen, sunglasses, Bluetooth speakers and more!
These tents are so convenient. All you have to do is fill the bottom with sand to keep it from moving around.
SUN NINJA Beach Tent Shelter with UPF50+
These baby floats are my favorites for my littles. They have built in sun shades to help protect them from getting sunburn.
Baby Floats - SwimWays
I love using these for my boys’ faces. The stick makes it easy to apply and you don’t have to worry about getting it in their eyes.
Blue Lizard
If your littles can’t swim, scrap the regular Swimmies and grab these puddle jumpers. You don’t have to worry about them pulling off their Swimmies or slipping off. These clip around the back, which makes them impossible for your kids to get them off...
Puddle Jumper
If you’re going to the beach, make sure to grab water shoes for your littles or yourself. The sand can be super hot, especially in the dead of summer, and you don’t want anyone to burn their feet.
The 5 Best Water Shoes of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
Don’t forget your sun hats! Here are a few cute ones for your baby (or toddler).
Baby Boy and Toddler Sun Hats - Shop Now
Brumate is the best of the market. These coolers are top notch. All of their products are worth every penny you pay for them.
Coolers | BrüMate
A beach trip wouldn’t be complete without some beach toys.
Sand Toys
Sand can be so pesky, but having a sand brush to remove it makes it so much easier!
Surf Brush
Quick dry towels are a game changer, especially if you don’t have a place to dry them (aka dryer).
Dock & Bay Quick Dry Beach Towel - Cabana
We love listening to music while we are the beach or the pool. The best part about this speaker — it’s waterproof & inexpensive!
Bluetooth Speaker Wireless, IP67 Waterproof, 15W Stereo, 2500mAh Battery
Did you know baby powder helps get the sand off of your skin? If you didn’t, now you know. Bring baby powder whether you have kids or not!
Johnson's Baby Powder with Cornstarch & Aloe, 15 oz
Another must have is a good beach bag. They make them in all different sizes, all the way up to extra large. This is a good alternative to the big name brand bag for a fraction of the cost.
Simple Modern Beach Bag Rubber Tote
Most of us are paranoid about leaving our phones unattended in our bag or by our beach chairs. Grab a waterproof carrying case so that you can take it with you.
Lamicall Waterproof Phone Pouch Case 2 Pack
Don’t make the same mistake I did and wear expensive sunglasses into the ocean. If the waves knock you over, your sunglasses are gone, and you’ll be really mad at yourself. Trust me. Grab a cheap pair.
SOJOS Small Round Polarized Sunglasses SJ2113
Along the same notion as the sunglasses, you don’t want to wear your real jewelry into the ocean. Grab one of these inexpensive faux engagement rings.
Oivley 2CT Pear Shaped Sterling Silver Ring
This beach blanket is waterproof. This is perfect for underneath your tent! It’s really big, and eliminates the need of putting a bunch of beach towels down on the ground.
WEKAPO Sandproof Waterproof Beach Blanket
I love a backpack beach chair. You’re already lugging a ton of stuff onto the beach, being able to carry this on your bag makes it so much easier!
PRETZI Folding Beach Chair w/ Storage & Cup Holder
Regular wagons just don’t cut it on the beach. You need one with all terrain wheels, like this one, to pull along the sand.
Navatiee Big Wheels Foldable Wagon Cart
If you are a frequent beach goer, you need a good boogie board.
Wavestorm Foam Bodyboard
This is our boys’ FAVORITE beach toy. Throw your surfer dude into the water and watch him ride the waves. He floats right back to the beach.
Surfer Dudes Wave Powered Mini-Surfer Toy
If you need to keep your drinks cool on the beach, you need to get one of these. It fits all sizes of cans.
Frost Buddy