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Beach Vacation: What Should You Pack?

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You’ve decided to get the kids together and head to the beach for a much-needed vacation. This is your first time taking the kids to the beach, so you’ve done your research and know what to carry with you. Now, all that’s left is figuring out what you should pack for yourself.

You’re going to need essentials for yourself and probably some essentials for the family that you didn’t think of. Read on below for what you should pack to go on that beach vacation.

Waterproof Makeup

While you’re going to be spending the majority of your vacation lounging on the beach, you’re still going to want to look your best. Do that by packing waterproof makeup in a little bag and tucking it into your suitcase for later use. From colored mascara for those nights on the boardwalk to concealer for those days by the pool, you’ll want everything to be waterproof and light.

A Couple of Swimsuits

You’re going to the beach, so you already know that you’re going to need a swimsuit. It’s best to carry a couple of swimsuits for each member of the family. For one thing, no one wants to slip back into a wet swimsuit that’s caked with sand, and you don’t want to spend your whole vacation washing swimsuits every time the family heads to the beach. Pack a couple of swimsuits for each of you, so you don’t have to do laundry as much.

Coverups

A good coverup is necessary for a day at the beach. Make sure you carry one for each member of the family. Not only are coverups super cute, but they also protect you and your family from the harsh rays of the sun and from being a lobster when the day is done. It’s also important to note that some beaches won’t allow you on the beach without a coverup so you want to be prepared.

Change of Clothes

If you’re just going for the day, you’ll want to bring a change of clothes for everyone. If it’s a week’s vacation or a weekend, then pack enough clothes to get you through. You don’t want to spend all of your time at the hotel’s laundry, so plan accordingly.

A Fully-Stocked Kindle/Books

While you’re sure to have fun at the beach, there’s nothing like relaxing with a good book or a fully-stocked Kindle. Check out the bestseller list before you leave, stock up, and enjoy the relaxation on the beach by reading one of your favorite authors. After all, what are beach vacations for, but to read all the best beach novels you need to catch up on?

Plenty of Sunscreen and First-Aid

The sun’s rays can be a killer, and that’s been scientifically proven. Besides, you don’t want to spend the majority of your vacation stuck in the hotel room too burnt to get out in the sun. Bring along plenty of sunscreen for the entire family to avoid burning. The same thing can be said for carrying first-aid stuff with you. You want plenty of band-aids, soothing aloe sprays, and Tylenol just in case a day in the sun is too much for one of you.

Toys for the Kids

Don’t forget to scoop up some shovels, buckets, and other beach necessities for the kids to play with. The beach is fun for kids to begin with, but add in a bucket and a shovel to scoop up and play in the sand, and they’ll be happy for hours on end.

These are just a few of the items you should pack when heading out on a beach vacation. Remember, sunscreen is key and please be careful out there.

The first-time guide for taking kids to the beach

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It is one of those memories that never leaves us. Going to the beach as a child is something that we savor forever – and we want to recreate those memories for our own little ones.

However, while you might have glorious memories of yourself making sandcastles, life as a parent at the beach is somewhat different. Sure, it’s as rewarding as it gets, but at the same time it can be stressful.

Particularly in the current climate, this is one of the few so-called safe activities what kids can do. Whether you are in Bournemouth, or have taken the plunge to go abroad, today’s guide will showcase some of the best tips for that first-time beach visit with your little ones.

Apply the sun cream before arrival

If you’ve never visited the beach with the family before, here’s how it goes. The car journey is long with a lot of “are we nearly there yet?” questions, before immense excitement kicks in as soon as the sea is spotted. Ultimately, trying to catch your child and apply something as mundane of sun cream is out of the question.

As such, apply in advance (and then re-apply later through the day). This way, you’ll avoid the creation of sandpaper skin, and from a safety point of view you’ll ensure that the cream absorbs if they are heading straight to the sea.

Set up camp

Here’s something that should get everyone excited. As we all know, kids love dens. In the peak of summer, they’ll love refuge as well. Setting up a shaded den can work wonders for everyone and keep stress levels down to a minimum. Granted, it’s unlikely that they will resort back to it for a mid-afternoon snooze, but it can act as temporary rest bite against the sun.

Towels will be your best friend

If you’ve set aside a collection of towels ready for your seaside extravaganza, then double the amount. You’ll realize that you can never have too many; you’ll need some to lay on, others to act as a cover, while you’ll naturally need some for their main purpose of drying! The more you have, the easier the seaside is to manage.

Make sure lunch travels with you

Sandy sandwiches are not anyone’s choice of banquet, but by the same token the last thing you want to do is leave the beach halfway through your day. After all, you’ve probably needed a shopping trolley to cart all of your belongings there; going there and back multiple times in the same day just isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. Bring along a picnic and the kids will appreciate it, and you can stay based in one place.

Consider a sunsuit

Something that we have made a big point of through today’s article is shielding your children from the sun – for obvious safety reasons.

While sun cream can help with this, an even easier solution comes in the form of sunsuits. Sure, they don’t cover everything, but they do make it easier to re-apply sun cream and provide immediate protection for most of your child’s skin.

Also, for those who find the sea a little cool, they can make it a little easier to acclimatize to!

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