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in Episodes on June 25, 2019 by The Mom Hour

Must Have Gear For The Beach & Pool: Episode 214



We’ve been to the beach and the pool with little kids…and survived! From what to take with you to how to carry it, from how to sit comfortably to the best ways to stay entertained, we’ve got you covered. Episode 214 is full of practical tips and our favorite products for beach days and pool trips with kids. Join us!

LINKS MENTIONED:

  • What To Sit On
  • Meagan loves this beach chair and beach blanket
  • Sarah likes this JJ Cole Outdoor Blanket
  • These Summer and Rose towels from a FabFitFun box Meagan and Sarah got last year
  • Sarah’s kids all have personalized towels from Pottery Barn Kids (which are also great for pool parties where kids get their towels mixed up!)
  • What To Put All The Stuff In
  • Sarah uses this LL Bean Tote for the beach, storage, and weekend trips
  • Sarah has this mesh tote bag for the beach and pool 
  • Meagan has a bag similar to this market basket
  • A listener reminded Sarah about her love for these easy-to-pack and fast-drying Nylon rip stop reusable grocery bags
  • Recommended wagons from our Patreon Community
  • What To Use for Shade
  • We hear these portable protection shelters are popular for babies 
  • Sarah uses this Tommy Bahama umbrella
  • Sportbrella recommended by one of our Patreon community members 
  • A listener suggested this shade shack
  • How To Stay Entertained
  • Sarah said this was the best pool purchase ever
  • Sarah mentioned this ball and catch mitt was a great toy for the pool or beach
  • Meagan loved having this mommy and me float
  • For lake life, Meagan’s kids had fun on a floating mat like the The Original Aqua Lily Pad (or this one from Rubber Dockie, which is about half the price)
  • Sarah saw kids with these zoodle pool noodles 
  • Sarah used a puddle jumper flotation device for her youngest 
  • Other Stuff We Mentioned
  • Meagan uses this spray sunscreen for herself 
  • Meagan loves to take along this bluetooth speaker
  • Sarah uses these EasyLunchboxes 3-Compartment Bento Lunch Box and stacks up a few in a EasyLunchboxes Insulated Lunch Box Cooler Bag

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