What to Pack for the Beach with a Toddler
Going to the beach with a toddler can be daunting but being prepared definitely helps. We are fortunate to have a beach 2 hours away, so we love to do a day trip or weekend trip. So after a few trips, I made this list to help y’all out with some things I love bringing for my toddler.
Items I love for Beach Days with Toddlers
One: Baby Cabana– I bought this when Yani was 6 months and it has worked so well! There is no assembly. It just pops right open and you can zipper them in, which is excellent if they are napping at the beach. As a toddler, Yani likes to play with her toys inside of it.
Two: Foldable Beach Chair– This was a recent purchase for our last trip to the beach and I should have bought it sooner! She loved having her own chair to sit in and hang out. When it was snack time, we attached the tray and she was able to eat her snacks independently. The chair is entirely washable and comes with straps to add to dining room chairs to use as a portable highchair.
Three: Beach toys– This is totally obvious but I included it here because I love the mesh bag this comes with. The mesh bag makes it easier to get the sand out of the toys and not bring it back to your car.
Four: Blue Lizard Sunscreen- This is the best mineral-based sunscreen. Paraben and fragrance-free. It works well with sensitive skin.
Five: Sunglasses with Strap– These sunglasses are a game changer. My daughter has had them since she was six months. The strap keeps her from taking them on and off (for the most part haha.)
Six: Pool Floaty– This floaty is fantastic! Do not use it in the ocean, it is strictly for the pool. It is so easy to blow up and deflate.
