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Summer with Littles
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items Soak up summer with your little ones using simple mom-tested hacks — from stay-cool gear and sun-safe essentials to fun, fuss-free activities that keep babies and toddlers happy on even the hottest days.
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Outdoor Summer Attire
Outdoor Water Play
Sun and Summer Additions
Outdoor Summer Attire
Keep little ones cool, comfy, and protected with lightweight, quick-dry outfits made for splashing and sunshine. I'm talking rash guards, wide-brim hats, water-friendly shoes, and more—perfect for outdoor water play while keeping skin safe.
Our go to shirts for water play and you can't beat the price in a 3 pack!
3 Pack Boys UPF 50 Long Sleeve Rash Guard
Our go to beach and pool cover up/ hooded towel! Light weight so not hot, but still absorbent! Bought in multiple colors!
Kids Waffle Towel Poncho Swim Coverup
We stand by this brand and with a little guy who's always into something these are sturdy and hold up!
Carhartt Kids' Signature Canvas Baseball Cap Hat
My little guy rarely leaves the house without his bucket hat! It protect not only faces but ears and necks, and the draw strings keeps it on, on windy days.
FURTALK Baby Smile Face Sun Hat UPF 50+
Toddler Cros. My toddler lives in them all summer- dirty- rinse them, water-no problem, hot day- breathable, they are versatile and the perfect summer shoe!
Crocs Kid's Classic Clog
My kids goes nowhere in the summer without his shades, and he gets compliments everywhere! These are even polarized to protect his eyes!
Kids Polarized Sunglasses Boys Girls UV400
We love to kayak and paddle board so having a USCG approved life vest was huge! This one automatically keeps their head a float in the water!
Stearns Kids Life Jacket USCG Type II Vest
Outdoor Water Play
Let your little one splash, explore, and cool off with easy and safe outdoor water play. Water play isn’t just fun — it helps toddlers develop sensory skills, motor control, and cause-and-effect understanding.
We love this water table, but added a few additions to make it even better!
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
This cover fit perfectly with the water table, and is great for all weather, plus has attached storage for all the toys too.
UNARK Water Table Cover with Toy Storage Bag
Drilled a quick hole in the top of our table and now the water runs nonstop with this! Parents you can watch and relax for once!
Pitjeck Battery Water Table Pump, 4H Run
It's like a mini pool and sprinkler in one! We use it all the time!
Splash Pad Sprinkler for Kids - 66" Non-Slip
We hook this up next to our slide to make it a water slide and it's endless fun!
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Splash Patrol Sprinkler
Reusable water balloons- sometimes we throw them, sometimes we just squeeze them to make them pop! Either way a blast, and no messy clean up.
12Pcs Reusable Water Balloons for Kids
Sun and Summer Additions
These additional summer items help keep our toddler safe from the sun, or keep us organized and having fun.
Our favorite sun screen for our little guy. Smells amazing and is 100% all natural.
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen 3 Oz
If you struggle to get sunscreen on your toddler, this is the trick that will save you, fill it up, and use the soft sponge to put it on.
Solar Buddies Pink Sunscreen Applicator - Refillable Roll-On Sponge
We use this to carry all our beach toys, towels, and sunscreen, and the mesh is great because you can easily shake out any sand.
GOTDYA XL Beach Bag Mesh Tote with Zipper