Beach must haves

ALP514

We are going on a mini weekend getaway to the beach and it will be A's first time really going into the water and playing at the beach. For those of you that have gone to the beach with your LO's what are some things you don't leave the house without , recommend bringing , or wish you brought with you. 

The place we are going will supply beach umbrellas and lounge chairs. TIA!

tee18

Shovel and a bucket was all my guy wanted! We didn't go in the water though because the beaches aren't warm where we are. 

I second the baby powder - my mom swears by it! 

c-elizabethf

Sunscreen!

JoJo716

Plenty of water!

Oohgurl

lots of bottles of water to wash away all the sand from their face and in their mouth. 

smg2302

Are you staying near the beach or will you have to be in the car with sand? We stayed in a condo within walking distance to the beach, and here is what we brought:

-Cooler with water bottles, sandwiches, fruit.  Ziploc bag inside cooler had hand sanitizer wipes and napkins.
-Old, spare fitted bed sheet to use as beach blanket.  Flip the corners up and tuck a water bottle in each corner.  Your drinks don't get sandy and it keeps sand out of the middle.
-Bucket, shovel, toys.
-Sunscreen, hat, bathing suit, towels, sunglasses, swim diapers.
-We were able to go right upstairs and do baths, but if that's not an option, bring clean dry clothes and use the shower that is usually right there to wash of baby.
-Umbrellas and chairs
-A wagon is usually helpful for carrying things.  DD only wanted to be held walking over, so DH had to carry everything.

ALP514

Sorry to have pulled a " post and run " but this week was extremely hectic! Molars really suck, like really suck!

Thanks for all the tips, I never thought about baby powder! Definitely need to put that on our list!

nbatchen

Baby powder, shade, a couple sand toys, and a camera!

littlewest1

A leash!  She just likes to walk around and get into everyones business.   

I wouldn't really get a leash but keeping her from wondering into other peoples personal space was tough.  Sand toys (bucket and shovel), hat and sunscreen are the biggies.

telicious2

I am asking to see what others think...

What about high chair? We are driving to the beach for a week so is it worth it taking his full size high chair? Get travel size or for go it altogether?

BananaLettuce

Keep in mind the swim diapers don't hold a lot, so bring extras, and a sunhat for sure! I had trouble finding one that would fit my son's giant head, but ended up finding one at Target. It was a little snug, but it worked great. 

I suggest to pack light the first time out on the beach. Our first day, we took him out later in the evening (around 5-6ish) when it wasn't too hot or too crowded. We kept our expectations low because we didn't know how he would react to the ocean. He ended up loving it!