These are some of the essential items I packed and used for my recent family beach trip that made our trip more enjoyable, comfortable, and easier.
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Beach Day Take-Alongs
Sun Protection and Aftercare
Beach Day Take-Alongs
What to pack for beach day!
My family and I got this to take to our recent beach trip and I'm so glad we got it! Takes about 5 minutes to set up. We paired this with an anchored beach blanket and some beach towels to stay cool in the sun.
Beach Umbrella with Sand Anchor
This beach blanket has an umbrella hole and stakes for the corner to hold it down. A must-have combo with an umbrella! We left chairs at home and just used beach towels on top of the blanket for lounging. My family of 5 was able to sit on it and stay...
Beach Blanket with Umbrella Hole, 10FT
Lots of fun patterns and colors for everyone to choose from. I like using these extra-large ones.
4 Packs Oversized Thin Beach Towel
If you can, bring a collapsible beach wagon for all of your gear. Our resort was not beachfront and we ended up taking a shuttle with no cargo space, so we had to use several backpacks. But if I had the choice, I would have used our beach wagon. Less...
Collapsible Wagon
Such a cute cover-up! I love the backless style.
Womens Swimsuit Cover Up, Sleeveless Crochet Knit
Simple but effective. Helps with removing sand from your skin!
Johnson's Baby Cornstarch Baby Powder
To keep your drinks cold! The BEST insulated koozie (and they're pretty).
BrüMate Hopsulator Trio 3-in-1 Can Cooler
Nice to have for scratched feet, hands, etc. I would personally add some antibiotic cream or ointment to this also.
Mini First Aid Kit, 100 Piece
I like having a small, soft shell cooler (I have one like this and a square zip one) - it makes it easy to transport/carry to the beach. Add some ice, snacks, and drinks to take along to stay cool and hydrated!
Jumbo Insulated Cooler Bag
I let my kids pick a bag or 2 of their favorites to take with us.
Variety Pack Chips
These are great because they come frozen, and you can throw them in your cooler. By the time lunch or snack time rolls around, they'll be thawed but still cold.
Uncrustables®
Pick whatever kind you want and throw them in the cooler with some ice. OR add some water and ice to individual insulated cups for each family member. Either way, stay hydrated - SO important!
Bottled Water
Sun Protection and Aftercare
Sunscreens and Sunburn Care
Got to have LOTS of sunscreen!
Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 50 Sunscreen 12oz
For kids' faces! This doesn't seem to burn their eyes like the cream or spray does.
Banana Boat Sport Ultra Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Great sunscreen for your face and under makeup! If you do wear makeup, let this sit for about 10 minutes before applying.
Haruharu Daily Sunscreen No White Cast
For after the trip or beach day, for any sunburns. Soothes, cools, and helps heal!
