I live for the summer – I think I truly come alive when I can be soaking up sunshine with my sweet babies. My husband likes to joke that I’m basically cranky from November – February and it’s true – overcast, chilly days are not the vibe. I love getting the boys out in a pool or splash pad or park and these are just some of the summer essentials we cannot live without when it starts getting hot outside.


SUMMER ESSENTIALS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS

APPAREL ESSENTIALS

Swim Suit – we also go fro a suit that has a rash guard to protect the boys’ skin! We love this brand and they have lots of styles for a reasonable price. There are way more aesthetically pleasing suits on the market – but the price was right, especially when they grow out of them so fast.

Water Shoes – these shoes are fabulous. We have them for both boys. They stay on their feet and keep them protected from rough pool / beach flooring.

Sun Hat – this hat is wonderful! We have in several colors and they are great especially for your little babies!

Sun Glasses – these are definitely for toddlers and they are absolutely adorable. 100/10 for cute factor.

WATER ESSENTIALS

Sunscreen – We LOVE blue lizard – this is our favorite kids sunscreen. We use it for babies 6+ months and on the adults!

Pool Towel – I got these to pack in our pool bag but they would also be amazing if you have your own pool and want to stock guest towels.

Water Play Center – This is an awesome play center for your backyard! I don’t have a backyard pool – so we totally rely on water centers for backyard fun.

Splash Pad – I love splash pads – I think they’re way more fun that sprinklers. The kids can run around on them, they come in a ton of colors and styles and you can bring them with you!

Water Table – These are also great for smaller backyards! We have one of these and Jack LOVES it. Plus you can fill it with sand during cooler months for sensory activities.

Puddle Jumper – These are a bit controversial, but I personally will not have my kids around water without floats on. They take swimming lessons, too – but floats are a nonnegotiable for us.

Inflatable Baby Float – This one is SO CUTE – we ordered it for a vacation we are taking later this summer and I cannot wait to use it!

Waterproof Wet Bag – I stick one of these in my pool bag to hold items that can’t get wet and it’s a lifesaver for phones, watches and portable speakers.

CONTAINMENT ESSENTIALS

Pop N Go Play Pen – This thing is AMAZING. We’ve taken ours to parks and the beach, it’s portable and so easy to pop up.

Pop N Sit Portable High Chair – This is the best for vacations! You can feed at the park, at the beach, etc.

EXTRAS

Bug Spray – This bug spray is great because it doesn’t have any harsh chemicals. We’ve found it to work well, and it doesn’t have a harsh smell.

Popsicle Mold – This is so fun and Jack LOVES helping me make the popsicles! It’s an activity to make them, and eat them!

Portable Fan – We brought them to Disney and they were lifesavers! They’re also great during pool days!


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