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TODDLER MOMS: Here Are Some Fun Beach Day Ideas
Are you a toddler mom and planning to head to the beach this summer? Wrangling toddlers in any public space can be a challenge, but adding sand, sunscreen, the ocean, and tons of other families in the mix can make things even more difficult. Luckily, there are lots of ways to keep your toddlers safe, happy, and occupied while at the beach so that you can maybe—just maybe!—make it relaxing for yourself, as well. Keep reading to learn our best toddler beach day ideas and the products you need to help make it as easy as possible.
Setting Up Your Beach Site
Heading to the beach as just you and your friends or partner is easy. All you need is sunscreen, a towel, and maybe some refreshments. With kids, however, it can be a whole other beast. Not only do you need all of the essentials, such as sunscreen and changes of clothes, but you also need to create an environment to keep them entertained and happy.
Here are some tips for setting up your toddler beach site:
| Bring an umbrella, tent, or canopy. You will need shade for your kiddos' sensitive skin when they need a break from their hats or long-sleeve swim shirts. |
| Bring plenty of extra towels and bring a bedsheet or outdoor rug as the main hangout area. |
| If you have a baby, bring a play yard or pack-and-play so they have a safe space to relax. |
| Pack extra ways to stay cool, such as ice packs, spray bottles, or fans. |
| Bring a cooler filled with ice and plenty of water. A great idea is to freeze small bottles of water ahead of time and use them to drink and keep cool. |
Fun Beach Games
Not all kids love going in the ocean, so don’t depend on the sand and water alone to entertain your active toddlers. They will need things to do, or else you’re going to end up with a cranky kiddo in no time.
Some fun and easy beach games include:
| Kiddie pool. | Bring a small kiddie pool with you to the beach so that your toddler has a safe place to sit and cool off. |
| Sand toys. | Pack some sand toys with you so that your toddler has something new to play with and works hard digging and sculpting. |
| Kite. | The beach is the ideal place to fly a kite! Make sure you grab an inexpensive one to bring with you—you never know what might happen when it comes to toddlers! |
| Bubbles. | If you don’t love playing with bubbles at home, the beach is the perfect place to go wild. |
Sensory Bubble Play Skin Happy Botanical Bubbles & Blower Set
Spike’s Bubble Blower and Botanical Solution is the best bubble set to bring to the beach with you. The solution is non-sticky, so you don’t have to worry about your toddler getting sand crusted all over them. The solution is great for sensitive skin, so it won’t irritate your toddler during a long day in the sun.
The best part? The blower is toddler-friendly, meaning they can use it all by themselves! Encourage independent play at the beach while giving yourself a break from bubble-blowing duties? It’s a toddler mom no-brainer.
Handling Mealtime
As a toddler mom, you already know that food is the key to happiness! Bringing plenty of snacks and meals to the beach is essential. A great way to pack up all their favorite foods while also cutting down on waste at the beach is by using a leakproof lunchbox.
The Flexnlock FlexBox Set is perfectly leak-proof without a rubber seal, making it the perfect beach day, on-the-go lunchbox for toddlers. This lunchbox set is the easiest one you will ever own because everything easily detaches for washing, is easy to reassemble, and is totally leakproof. Throw it in your beach bag and go!
It has large sections, making it perfect for packing full-size meals for your toddler to enjoy. If they are a picky eater, you can easily keep their favorite Dino nuggets, Mac and Cheese, or spaghetti safe and sound with large portions.
The best part? FlexBox is made with Platinum Silicone. This means it is of higher quality than food-grade silicone! It is pure and heat resistant, so you can stop worrying about chemicals leaching into food when warming it. In addition, the inside tray is made with this heat-resistant and BPA-free platinum-grade silicone so it is totally safe for oven use and safe to microwave.
Making Clean-Up Easy
Here comes the part you are likely dreading most:
| Cleaning up when you’re ready to head out! Here are some tips to make cleaning up and leaving the beach super easy: Bring large plastic shopping bags or trash bags to toss sandy and wet towels and clothes into easily. |
| Pack more than one change of clothes for your toddler; you never know what they might trip and fall into on the walk back to the car! |
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Make sure you bring your Innobaby Fish Scrub to easily brush off excess sand from your toddler’s skin before you get into the car |
Innobaby Silicone Fish Bath Scrub
Ditch the messy mom hacks for getting sand off of your kids. You don’t need cornstarch or baby powder—all you need is the Innobaby Silicone Fish Bath Scrub!
Powered by thousands of tiny bristles, this magic scrub will easily brush excess sand off your kiddos without creating a mess. Small and easy to pack, it can double as a fidget toy while you’re hanging out at the beach!
When you’re not at the beach, it’s a great bath scrub that creates a luxurious lather. Made of 100% silicone, it is naturally antimicrobial and does not harbor mold or mildew. Ditch your washcloths and loofahs!
For more fun toddler ideas and high-quality family products, visit us at Innobaby.com!