Summer is on the way! Trips to the beach are back in the mix of cheap, fun things to do with your kids. To get you ready, I've put together this handy list of things you'll need in your swim bag.
Swim nappy. If you have a baby, toddler, or child with disabilities, you'll probably be using a swim nappy, especially if you're going to a pool. Most public swimming pools require children to wear a swim nappy if they're not toilet trained. Many also offer disposable swim nappies for sale if you've forgotten to bring one. But why spend the extra money if you don't have to? Even if you're not a regular cloth nappy user, a reusable swim nappy is a great option for saving money and containing any accidents. Sunscreen. Especially if you're fair skinned like I am, you'll want to protect yourself from the sun. You can take your pick between all-natural sunscreens or conventional sunscreens. The right sunscreen is the one that works for your own skin. Most chemical sunscreens are not recommended during pregnancy & breastfeeding. Zinc oxide is a natural substance that many experts agree is safe at any stage of life. Water. This is a MUST. You can't drink the salt water without becoming more dehydrated, and you can't drink pool water because it's chlorinated. Bring your own spring or tap water to keep yourself hydrated. Snacks. This prevents you having to run off to buy food if you get hungry, and dragging the kids along with you to do so if you're the only adult. Fruit is great - it's tasty, doesn't spoil quickly, and has a high water content. Tip: take the messier fruits to the beach (peaches, nectarines, watermelon) and wash off the juices in the water! Sun hat. Again, the fair skinned won't want to forget these. I really like the ones made by Christine at Wispy Threads. Beach toys. What's a trip to the beach without a beach ball? Tip: deflate it when you go home to save space in the bag, then inflate again next trip. My son has a beach set with a sandcastle mould, train mould, shovel, rake, and watering can. Or use whatever water toys your kids like. The possibilities are endless. First aid kit. You don't need to buy a fancy one - just put a few things together in a Ziploc bag or plastic container. Things like bandages, antiseptic ointment and/or wipes, and tweezers are a few things you might find helpful. Towels. This is probably a no-brainer, but easy to forget! They're not just for drying yourself off - they're great for lying on at the beach if you don't want sand getting into every crevice. Wet bag. When you're finished swimming, you'll need something to carry your wet items home. Enter the wet bag - a bag made from laminated fabric to store wet items without leaking onto the rest of your things. At Little Para Pants we stock Bonnibuns wet bags - which are also great if you're a regular cloth user. They'll hold about 6 modern cloth nappies, or wet swimming gear for a family of four. Money for ice cream. I grew up overseas, but my Aussie husband says it's a very Australian thing to get ice cream after going to the beach. It's not surprising, then, that all the beaches I've been to in Adelaide have ice cream shops close by! And you can use it as an incentive if the kids don't want to leave. 'Who wants ice cream?' 'MEEEEEE!'What else would you add to this list?
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