It finally feels as if the warm is here to stay! Here in West Michigan, we love to go to the beach! Either at Lake Michigan, or at one of the many inland lakes. No matter where you decide to go, adding a baby to the mix is a competently different experience than going with a group of friends. I've put a few tips together to help make going to the beach with a baby a little easier, and hopefully even enjoyable!
1. Ditch the stroller. I feel so bad watching parents try to drag a stroller through the sand. Trust me, it's much more work than it's worth. Get yourself a great baby carrier instead. Boba Air is great for the beach because it's super compact, and the sand will brush off the nylon super easy.
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| Boba Air |
2. Protect the littles (and yourself) from the sun. The only thing worse than pushing a stroller through the sand is dealing with sunburn on a child. Use a good sunscreen that is designed for babies. (We love Keeki Pure and Simple - Avaible at EcoBuns) Bring along a hat for them as well. We have both the Bummis and Planet Wise wide brimmed and floppy hats in the store. We also have UV T-shirts and tankinis. Beaches are full of sand and sun, so bring along a big umbrella to stick in the sand to protect you and little ones from the sun.
3. Bring plenty to drink. It's really easy to assume that because your kids are wet that they don't need to drink anything. It's very easy to get dehydrated at the beach. Pack a cooler with ice and stash more drinks than you would normally go through at home. If you are breastfeeding, offer to nurse more often than usual. Pack water in an EcoVessel triple insulated sippy cup or water bottle to keep it cool longer. (EcoVessel available at EcoBuns)
4. Dress your kids in bright colors. This will make it easier to spot your toddler that has wandered away from the beach towel. It will also help a life guard spot them in case of an emergency. Don't forget your baby's swim diaper. A swim diaper is a MUST!!
5. Wear your swim suit. You're at the beach. You're going to get wet. Shorts and t-shirt are uncomfortable wet, besides when (and trust me, you will) you get wet, what are you going to wear on the way home? You look fabulous, wear your suit.
6. Embrace the sand. Going to the beach can get a bit messy. Add a child to the mix, and you may experience a sand storm or two. Just go with it, you are making memories. If you are really anti getting any sand on you check out this list from GRKids.com for a list of splash pads and water playgrounds that won't be as sandy.
7. Don't worry if your baby doesn't love it. Some will freak out over sand, some won't step foot near the water. This is all new for them. Just because they don't love it this time, doesn't mean they won't next time, next week, or next year.
Enjoy the summer! Do you have any tips to share about going to the beach with baby? Leave us a comment!
Bummis swimmi, hat, and sun shirt
3. Bring plenty to drink. It's really easy to assume that because your kids are wet that they don't need to drink anything. It's very easy to get dehydrated at the beach. Pack a cooler with ice and stash more drinks than you would normally go through at home. If you are breastfeeding, offer to nurse more often than usual. Pack water in an EcoVessel triple insulated sippy cup or water bottle to keep it cool longer. (EcoVessel available at EcoBuns)
4. Dress your kids in bright colors. This will make it easier to spot your toddler that has wandered away from the beach towel. It will also help a life guard spot them in case of an emergency. Don't forget your baby's swim diaper. A swim diaper is a MUST!!
The bright colors of the Bummis swim line are perfect for the beach.
5. Wear your swim suit. You're at the beach. You're going to get wet. Shorts and t-shirt are uncomfortable wet, besides when (and trust me, you will) you get wet, what are you going to wear on the way home? You look fabulous, wear your suit.
6. Embrace the sand. Going to the beach can get a bit messy. Add a child to the mix, and you may experience a sand storm or two. Just go with it, you are making memories. If you are really anti getting any sand on you check out this list from GRKids.com for a list of splash pads and water playgrounds that won't be as sandy.
7. Don't worry if your baby doesn't love it. Some will freak out over sand, some won't step foot near the water. This is all new for them. Just because they don't love it this time, doesn't mean they won't next time, next week, or next year.
Enjoy the summer! Do you have any tips to share about going to the beach with baby? Leave us a comment!
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