We're heading to the beach in a couple of weeks for a ten-day vacation. (I CAN'T WAIT, btw) Seeing as how this is our first big trip with our precious baby girl in tow, I'd like to know if anybody has any suggestions of what works well and what does not work well for the beach.
I am hoping Charlotte will tolerate the sand. We took her in the lake for the first time yesterday in her little float, and she absolutely loved it. She splashed and even stuck her face in the water, which scared me but did not phase her.
So, anybody braved the beach with an 8 month old? How did it go? What are our "must-takes" and what can we leave at home?
I'll be back tomorrow (hopefully) with a recap of our weekend and Father's Day, but I need to download the pictures from my camera.
Hey there! I wrote about this when my guys were little, but I love having a little beach tent for them so they can nap, sit on a non-sandy surface, and stay out of the sun. I think having the pacifier on the beach with you helps them to keep their sticky, sandy hands out of their mouths. We also brought a little portable fan. We used our bath seat as a "recliner" when they couldn't sit up yet. But if you have that Munchkin inflatable duck tub that's a great thing she can sit in on the beach and use in the pool. And of course, sunscreen, towels, and whatever you need when you're not ON the beach :)
ReplyDeleteWe did a small pop tent that is foldable into it's own carrying case last year (bought on Amazon- it's blue with yellow writing, can't remember the brand) and I loved it for the pool and the lake. It kept Peter out of the sun and allowed for naps while Spencer played. I will bring it on vacation again this year for possible (though unlikely!) beach naps!!
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