Johnny's M
We are going on a 4 day, 3 night trip to the beach in the next few weeks. I'm a *planner* so I'd like to go ahead and start getting a mental list going as to what I'm going to need to take for Johnny (18 months). This is his first time going to the beach - and I've never really been to the beach with a toddler before.
Any suggestions on what to bring?
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ahhhhh, lil chubby cheeks is hitting the beach!!! us too we're going june 20th!! i took ayden last year though too when he was one and he HATED the beach!!! hahahaha.. it was too funny... he LOVED the pool at the hotel though!
definitely alot of sunscreen!!!
if your place has a pool i'd recommend getting one of them float things they can sit in, even the one that has the mesh, or netting overhead to block the sun! ayden had a lil truck thing and he loved it.. so much fun.
i'd also say get an umbrella for the beach... you wanna be able to get him outta the sun if you can...
definitely beach toys so he can play in the sand.. he might be a lil shocked by the sand at first cause it gets all over them and they don't know what to do!!!
those fishing hats are great for their lil faces!!
blankets
towles
ummm?? let me think?? i'm sure i can thing of a ton more!!
i'm sure you have a bathing suit for him but grab one of them surffer shirts they're great for the little ones, keeps them covered and great material for being wet!
i big bag to carry all this crap!
one thing i learned about myself when having my child at the beach is it is NO LONGER relaxing for you! hahaha i love nothing more than sitting on the beach in a nice beach chair and reading a book.. no more.. your constantly playing with them, watching what they're getting into, making sure they're not burning, etc.. hahaha.. i was sweating my butt off and i was covered in sand! ha..
oh another thing.. make sure you wear something versitile (spell??) something your comfortable in so you can sit without worrying that your stuff is hanging out! that you can bend, run, crawl, crouch, and pick him up comfortably in!!!
you'll be stressed enough with him you don't want to constantly be worring that your boobs are gonna pop out and if your butt cheek is out!!!! ahhahahaha...
ahhhhh, lil chubby cheeks is hitting the beach!!! us too we're going june 20th!! i took ayden last year though too when he was one and he HATED the beach!!! hahahaha.. it was too funny... he LOVED the pool at the hotel though!
definitely alot of sunscreen!!!
if your place has a pool i'd recommend getting one of them float things they can sit in, even the one that has the mesh, or netting overhead to block the sun! ayden had a lil truck thing and he loved it.. so much fun.
i'd also say get an umbrella for the beach... you wanna be able to get him outta the sun if you can...
definitely beach toys so he can play in the sand.. he might be a lil shocked by the sand at first cause it gets all over them and they don't know what to do!!!
those fishing hats are great for their lil faces!!
blankets
towles
ummm?? let me think?? i'm sure i can thing of a ton more!!
i'm sure you have a bathing suit for him but grab one of them surffer shirts they're great for the little ones, keeps them covered and great material for being wet!
i big bag to carry all this crap!
one thing i learned about myself when having my child at the beach is it is NO LONGER relaxing for you! hahaha i love nothing more than sitting on the beach in a nice beach chair and reading a book.. no more.. your constantly playing with them, watching what they're getting into, making sure they're not burning, etc.. hahaha.. i was sweating my butt off and i was covered in sand! ha..
oh another thing.. make sure you wear something versitile (spell??) something your comfortable in so you can sit without worrying that your stuff is hanging out! that you can bend, run, crawl, crouch, and pick him up comfortably in!!!
you'll be stressed enough with him you don't want to constantly be worring that your boobs are gonna pop out and if your butt cheek is out!!!! ahhahahaha...
Taking Toddler Camping!
Teegan
She is almost 2yo. We went camping last year and she did really well but she wasn't even one and just starting to walk. Any suggestions on things that I can bring along to keep her busy when we're having some down time? Should I get a couple of new things to play with so she'll stay busy longer? I don't think I'll have too much trouble with getting her to sleep at night (knock on wood) but if I do any suggestions on helping with that? I'm looking for any suggestions and insight from anyone with experience!
Answer
>>Her Entertainment
Ball - 1 should suffice
Books - 3 old, 2 new (Some she can 'read' and some to read to her)
Toys - A few new and a few old
Bring a small play tent for her to play in.
If there is a beach there, bring sand and water toys.
If she has a favorite outside toy, bring that.
>>Bedtime
Blankets - Bring enough to put on the floor (padding) plus enough for each of you to sleep with.
Pillows - Bring 3 - 4
Stuffed Animals
Story - Have a few good ones memorized or bring a bedtime story
All of you should go to bed at the same time. So either let her stay up later or go to bed early.
>>Clothes
Shirts - 1/day + 2
Shorts - 1/day + 2
Long Pants - 2 pair
Socks - 3 pair
Shoes - 1 sandals & 1 tennis shoes
If she is in diapers, 1 pack + wipes.
If she is potty trained, 1 pair/day + 4.
Sweatshirts - 1 or 2
Swimsuit + Swim towel
>>Other
Bring shower towels.
Bring her soap/shampoo.
Bring shower shoes for her.
Bring her a pair of sunglasses and a hat.
Bring 1 - 2 flashlights.
Bring her plenty of snacks like pretzels, crackers, cookies, chips, fruit snacks,fruit cups, jello/pudding cups, granola bars, etc.
Bring her plenty of drinks; water + juice.
Wipes - even if she is potty trained - great for sticky hands.
Bring her disposable sippy cups. That way if they are too dirty to clean in the bathroom sink, you can throw them away.
If she is potty trained, bring her potty chair. This way if she is to far from the bathroom or is scared of it, she can use her seat.
Bring her sunscreen and bug repellent patches. These do not contain harmful deet like the spray does. Look for them at your local nutrition store.
Bring bottled water for her, don't rely on the water there.
Have plenty of hair ties/clips to get her hair out of her face when it's super hot and sticky.
Bring an umbrella.
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GENERAL CAMPING TIPS
Waterproof your tent.
Bring plenty of s'mores stuff.
Bring a cooler full of dry ice. Fill it with milk, juice, meat, cheese, fruit, etc.
Bring bread and other foods to make your lunches and dinners. Also bring equipment for cooking over a fire.
Bring a tent thing and a table for your food.
Bring chairs and blankets for around the fire.
Bring stuff to start a fire.
You may want to bring bikes.
HAVE FUN!
DON'T FORGET TO BRING A WAGON OR STROLLER!
>>Her Entertainment
Ball - 1 should suffice
Books - 3 old, 2 new (Some she can 'read' and some to read to her)
Toys - A few new and a few old
Bring a small play tent for her to play in.
If there is a beach there, bring sand and water toys.
If she has a favorite outside toy, bring that.
>>Bedtime
Blankets - Bring enough to put on the floor (padding) plus enough for each of you to sleep with.
Pillows - Bring 3 - 4
Stuffed Animals
Story - Have a few good ones memorized or bring a bedtime story
All of you should go to bed at the same time. So either let her stay up later or go to bed early.
>>Clothes
Shirts - 1/day + 2
Shorts - 1/day + 2
Long Pants - 2 pair
Socks - 3 pair
Shoes - 1 sandals & 1 tennis shoes
If she is in diapers, 1 pack + wipes.
If she is potty trained, 1 pair/day + 4.
Sweatshirts - 1 or 2
Swimsuit + Swim towel
>>Other
Bring shower towels.
Bring her soap/shampoo.
Bring shower shoes for her.
Bring her a pair of sunglasses and a hat.
Bring 1 - 2 flashlights.
Bring her plenty of snacks like pretzels, crackers, cookies, chips, fruit snacks,fruit cups, jello/pudding cups, granola bars, etc.
Bring her plenty of drinks; water + juice.
Wipes - even if she is potty trained - great for sticky hands.
Bring her disposable sippy cups. That way if they are too dirty to clean in the bathroom sink, you can throw them away.
If she is potty trained, bring her potty chair. This way if she is to far from the bathroom or is scared of it, she can use her seat.
Bring her sunscreen and bug repellent patches. These do not contain harmful deet like the spray does. Look for them at your local nutrition store.
Bring bottled water for her, don't rely on the water there.
Have plenty of hair ties/clips to get her hair out of her face when it's super hot and sticky.
Bring an umbrella.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GENERAL CAMPING TIPS
Waterproof your tent.
Bring plenty of s'mores stuff.
Bring a cooler full of dry ice. Fill it with milk, juice, meat, cheese, fruit, etc.
Bring bread and other foods to make your lunches and dinners. Also bring equipment for cooking over a fire.
Bring a tent thing and a table for your food.
Bring chairs and blankets for around the fire.
Bring stuff to start a fire.
You may want to bring bikes.
HAVE FUN!
DON'T FORGET TO BRING A WAGON OR STROLLER!
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