Here is a list of things I have in our beach/river/pool/lake/splash pad bag that I keep in the car in summer, or have in the house all packed and ready to take on a trip:
- Towels
- Bathing suits
- Cover ups
- Sun block for adults and babies
- Chapstick
- Swim diapers
- Baby wipes
- Baby powder for sand removal. This actually works! But beware, inhalation is harmful to babies....click here to read more. Somewhere I heard about corn starch, but I haven't tried it yet.
- Sarong. Can be useful as a bathing suit cover up, nursing cover, shade, blanket, bag, temporary first-aid sling....
- Grocery bags for garbage, wet bathing suits/towels, sandy treasures...
- Sand Resistant Beach Blanket
- Hand sanitizer
- Towel Clips
- Napkins for cleaning sunglasses
- Hats
- Bag for phone/iPad that's water/sand resistant
- Beach Tent
Here is a list of items I either have in my car at all times, or will take with me when we head out:
- Tether for my two year old
- Blanket for tyo
- Extra diapers
- Extra pack of wipes
- Books for tyo
- Toys for tyo
- Sunglasses for tyo
- Sunglasses for me
- Sunglasses cleaning wipe
- Backpack for packing sippy cup, my water, bug spray, sun block, keys, and cell phone when we go to the park. It's hands-free so you can be ready to help toddler climb or swing.
- Mosquito net for stroller
- Bug spray
- Sun block
- Paper towels
- Toilet Paper
- A Pikle pack. I really like the idea of this pack. Includes little things that you might need in a cute, handy-dandy bag. I made my own with what I had at my house, which isn't nearly as cute, but just as important.
- Portable bottle warmer
- Big heavy blanket for winter just in case there are car troubles
- Beach/Pool bag and a couple folding chairs for summer. This ensures that whenever we spontaneously decide to go to the splash pad, etc., we have all that we would need including swim diapers, towels, and bathing suits.
- Reusable grocery bags
- Stroller
