15+ Genius Tips for a Stress-Free and Fun Beach Day with Toddlers

8. Use a Mesh Toy Bag

Your tot’s beach toys are typically caked with sand after a day of playing in the sand and splashing at the water. It makes packing away all the beach gear easy all in one spot whilst allowing the sand to escape. So, cleaning is easy-peasy while sand is not flooding your car or house.

Mesh bags are lightweight and airy, allowing your bag to dry quickly after a day at the beach. They often have a drawstring or zip closure, so you can pack it up and carry your kiddo’s toys out of the sand, in a clean manner.

A mesh toy bag helps keep everything in one place instead of heaving it all willy-nilly into your beach bag. And it will also make sure littler things don’t vanish into the sand.

9. Fun and Safety With Inflatable Water Toys

We all know how toddlers are naturally attracted to water but ocean waves are uncontrollable and can be very dangerous. Inflatable options such as rings, small boats, and floaties. They enable your toddler to splash and have some fun without drifting along in the current.

Find inflatable toys with handles for your toddler to hold onto. Which gives them a little peace of mind and makes them feel a little more comfortable branching out in the water.

And other inflatable toys include a canopy for some shade for additional sun protection. And, they provide a great little floating seat for your little one to lounge in while you float a few feet away!

10. Zip-Lock Bag — Extra Clothes

It is a fact of toddler life that toddlers will be wet, muddy or covered in sunscreen and sand, so make sure you have spare clothes on hand. Keep them clean and dry until you need to switch them out in a resealable zip-lock bag. Zip-lock bags are super light, easy to travel with, and a good way to help separate wet or sandy things from your other gear.

Remember swim diapers or regular diapers for your little one, if you are in the “potty-training” stage. A nice wet bag or zip-lock bag prevents the rest of your things from leaking, or getting wet/messy with these.

Having spare clothing is also useful should you need to leave the beach post swim. Following a day of fun splashing about in the water, something nice and clean, dry and comfortable to wear will be beyond welcome for your little one.

11. Pack one in a plastic bag with a towel

Post-swim or play in water, a dry towel is a must to keep your toddler warmed. However, towels are prone to getting wet and have a tendency to catch a lot of sand in them, so putting it in a plastic bag will keep it dry till use time. It also prevents your beach bag from getting wet or dirty.

Using the plastic bag for a towel you have used, separating it from dry things in your bag, is also an option. This is an easy method to keep your towels in their designated places and prevent smelly wet ones.

If you are traveling with a toddler, you may want to bring several towels. Keeping each towel in its own bag will save you shuffling through to find a dry one when you need it.

12. Create a Sandcastle Kit

There is nothing funnier to a toddler than a sandcastle. To simplify this process, pack a separate sandcastle kit with a bucket, shovel and other sand molds. The more creative you can be with their play, the longer they will stay busy!

Look for cute little beach toys that are designed like animals, castles or cars and inspire your toddler’s creativity. Use tools that they can carry and use themselves, no need for a complex kit.

13. A pocket size rake or toddler sifter

You cannot go wrong with a pocket-sized rake or toddler-friendly sifter since they will get used while playing in the sand. These useful things are great for sensory play time! They permit the toddler to pass sand through with simplicity, revealing one-of-a-kind structures and also find it through week-end treasures such as seashells or pebbles.

These tools can keep kids engaged longer in the exploration of their environment. The very process of sifting sand keeps them occupied and also receives a little trigger to their senses. They can see the exciting shapes and patterns in the sand left behind, feel the different grains of sand slipping through their fingers.

These tools also encourage curiosity, and fine motor skills are developed as toddlers learn how to grasp play-dough utensils. A rake or sifter, when it comes to playtime, even if it’s at the beach, in a sandbox play pit, or even a small sensory play bin, would make your device education play for your child.

14. Apply Sunscreen Stick on Sensitive Areas

You can lather sunscreen just like you do on most places of their body but a sunscreen stick works extremely well for tender spots such as the face, ears and the post neck. The stick is also spill-proof and portable with ease. In addition, it is a fast application so it should be easy to cover your little ones whole face without the hassle.

Sunscreen sticks tend to be a bit smaller and travel-friendly, making them ideal for taking to the beach. They’re convenient to toss in your bag and put on the go — which is a plus for toddlers who might be fussy or impatient when it comes to sunscreen application or reapplication.

If you would like to try a new sunscreen stick there are also some that are also unique in other areas such as being water-resistant or for sensitive skin. Look for something natural to prevent irritation.

Conclusion:

Going to the beach with toddlers is not trainers to be torture or chaotic. But with a little forethought and some of these genius tricks, you both can have a great, stress-free time. Whether you want to protect them from the sun or just want to entertain them, here are 10 tips for making a beach day with kids easier and more pleasant. Grab your bags, slap on your sunscreen and get to the beach! Now you can be confident that you have the essentials to make your day with baby as stress-free and enjoyable as possible!