Day Trip Packing Tips—Part II

In our postings, we explored day trip packing tips for a trip to the zoo. Today we’ll venture off to the pool or beach with your tots! Whoo hoo!

1. Water bottle - filled (freeze half full and then fill to the top) 
2. Basic first aid kit
3. Camera 
4. Hand sanitizer 
5. Beach towels 
6. Snacks! 
7. Hat- keep the sun from beating down on your head! 
8. Sunglasses 
9. Sunscreen- this is important! Remember to reapply often. There’s nothing worse than a painful sunburn. 
10. Swim suit 
11. Water shoes 
12. Wet wipes 
13. Resealable bags – to put electronics (phone, camera) in 
14. Picnic lunch - cooler, ice, lunch, beverages 
15. Beach toys! 
16. Tent or umbrella 
17. Disposable swim diapers- if you've got a little one who may go-go

Remember, water can be dangerous for kids of all ages. Be sure you're keeping a very close watch on them, even if there are lifeguards.

So slather on that sunscreen and hit the sand and waves. Have fun!