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Going to the Beach
Asked by A.B. from Spartanburg
on June 21, 2008
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Hey ladies!
My husband and I are going to the beach in a few weeks and we are taking my 9 month old daughter. I have never taken a baby to the beach before as this ...
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- Hi A., When we took our children to the beach before they could really enjoy it, we always took a portable playpen. Of course you cant forget the sun block and ...
- baby powder! Best way to get sand off little hands and legs. Just sprinkle it on and it dries out the sand, so it just brushes right off.
- Don't forget the sunblock for her as well!! If you are gonig to the beach, the water may be too rough for a baby float. Best bet is to hold her in your arms if you w...
Beach Day
Asked by A.P. from Los Angeles
on March 8, 2010
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While summer isn't for a few more months, warm weather is just around the corner! I want to start to buy things for the beach. What do I really need, for my then six ...
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- sunglasses to protect your baby's sensitive eyes and a generous sun hat to provide coverage for the head, ears and neck. also make sure your sunscreen has a physical ...
- We got a cheapy backpack at Walmart...I get the reusable water diapers...simply because they're easier on our budget...but...it is nice to just be able to throw someth...
- When I just had my son, I would take a large umbrella (just carry it like a sling), a large beach blanket, a diaper backpack with snacks and essentials in it . He was...
Food to Take to the Beach
Asked by F.H. from Phoenix
on June 24, 2010
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Hi Moms, We will be driving to CA soon and staying at a hotel on the beach. I will have an ice chest full of drinks, but was wondering what kind of food we can pack a...
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- Sandwiches or wraps are perfect for the beach. I hear all of the grapes suggestions, but I want to add one thing: FREEZE them a day or two ahead of time before you...
- All the ideas you have gotten are great ones, but I wanted to pass on a must have for us when we go to the beach: grapes. They are easy to rinse if they get sandy, t...
- We usually do sandwhiches, you can stop at a subway or something like that and get that and chips. Its pretty simple and will stay well in a cooler. Have a great trip :)
Taking 8 Month Old to the Beach...
Asked by K.L. from Austin
on July 28, 2008
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We are going to the beach this weekend. I'm not too sure on how to handle my little one and the beach though. I know she'll want to play in the water a little, but it'...
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- The best thing to bring... babypowder! It's a must, to get sand off of you & your bebe. Try it & have fun!
- My husband and i took out 9month old to the beach for the first time 3 weeks ago.. And i had the same concerns you did. We bought her a life jacket and my husband took...
- All 7 of my kids were started out at the beach when they were just a couple of weeks old. They love the beach to this day, so do my grandkids. Inever took a play pen...
Tips for Taking Two Toddlers to the Beach Solo
Asked by S.T. from Portland
on June 29, 2011
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I have two boys 3 1/2 and 1 1/2. This summer I would like to take them to the beach on occasion but unfortunatly my husband is traveling so much this summer that it i...
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- take a babysitter with you Personally, I would not take two toddlers to the beach without another childless person. On the other hand, how crowded will the beach...
- Hi S.- I have 2 boys that are the same ages as your little ones. We spend many days at a nearby lake, which is our beach-equivalent. The boys love it, and it gets...
- I go to the beach without my husband all the time with my two kids (4 and 1). We always go with friends, and it's usually a bunch of us moms with our multiple childre...
Taking 4 Mo Old to Beach for First time..any Advice?
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on May 29, 2008
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We are leaving for the beach for a week with our 4 mo old little boy and I was wondering if there is any advice you all can give with regards to the car ride, going ou...
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- I found a bathing suit that covers the legs and arms and is made from an SPF 50 material. It is called splashkins by MadMax. So much is covered up by it that there is ...
- Hi Noelle, Have a blast. The one item I wish I'd known about previously that's great for the beach...baby powder! It's great at removing the sticky sand. I keep r...
- If you don't have one, a sun shelter tent for the beach is really helpful; it will get him out of the sun (some say you shouldn't use sunscreen on children under 6 mon...
Beach/vacation Essentials
Asked by K.M. from Augusta
on April 20, 2010
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Hi Mommas! Well, we are getting ready to take our 16 month old to the beach for the first time. This will only be our second vacation (meaning staying at a hotel - n...
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- Water shoes, swim suit, sunblock (a lot), towels, toys, umbrella, chair, camera and a float! And lots of water :)
- Make sure you have a large umbrella or one of those baby tents to keep her out of the direct sun. Lots of sun block. A small cooler or insulated bag filled with wate...
- Huge umbrella (or find out if the beach or hotel you are going to rents those big umbrellas--totally worth whatever the fee is because they'll set it up for you)... Co...
Soooo Miserable!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 22, 2011
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My 20 month old son is hating every second of this beach trip :( Poor little dude wants to be in the POOL, can't swim because of his cast. He hates the beach because ...
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- http://www.prlog.org/10065057-swim-with-cast-broken-arm-or-broken-leg-before-summer-vacation-dry-pro-by-dry-corp-has-the-answer.html Not sure how much this is, buy...
- Was this trip planned BEFORE he got the cast? I'm sorry, but I just think that was cruel to take him somewhere when you knew he wouldn't be able to do anything. And ...
- Oh wow, can you and your mom tag team until hubby gets there? What about a play zone? Can you place him in a daycare in the area for just 2 hours so the girls ca...
Going to Hawaii
Asked by B.L. from Seattle
on May 13, 2007
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I am leaving for Maui in a week! My mother-in-law will fly with me and Reeves to San Francisco to meet my husband and then we will all fly together to Maui. My son wil...
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- Hi B. (my sister's name is B.)! I am so excited about your trip. My husband and I love Maui and have been there about 12 times. We took our son Caleb to Maui when h...
- If you don't mind.. I would love to hear how it went. We will be going to Maui in November, when our daughter will be 10 mos.... I would suggest getting those SPF45...
- Also, don't forget about the liquid restrictions they have on airport security now! I flew recently with my 21mo old and had a sippy cup with apple juice and one with...
Seeking Summer Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on May 24, 2009
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Hello,
I am looking for some good ideas for a summer birthday party for both of my children. We have always done a combined party because my daughter (turning ...
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- what about the big blow up water slides u are able to rent them or u can do a climbing wall and at the top of it onthe other side is a water slide. I think they lo...
- what about a carnival?? you could make games, like a bean bag toss, ring toss, the duckie game, and maybe have a friend do face painting, you can rent moon bounces for...
- we used a little farm called sandy hill farm in norristown they bring out ponys it was also also have the petting zoo which was a huge hit.......
