– Sound machine, if you use one (the Pandora Lullaby station works well, too, if you’re willing to part with your smartphone) – Favorite stuffed animal (ours is a tiger named Glenn because, why not?) – Travel crib or pack-and-play with 2 sets of sheets (We have this one, and while pricey, it is SO fast and easy to set up!) – Comb/brush, if you use one on your toddler – Bath supplies-small container of shampoo/soap/bubble bath, maybe a rubber ducky – Baby carrier (nice for beach strolls when your kid is too tired to walk) – A small assortment of familiar toys and books from home – Jacket or sweatshirt for chilly evenings (2 outfits per day is the general rule of thumb, to account for toddlers being toddlers) – Clothes-shorts/pants, shirts, dresses, etc.
#Beach checklist portable
– Portable training potty (if you’re at that stage, in which case I salute you-potty training on vacation doesn’t sound like a vacation to me at all!) – Diapers (twice as many as you think you’ll need, just to be safe) – Toddler-size beach chair (obviously optional but super adorable) – Canopy, umbrella, or sun tent to provide much-needed shade – Hand sanitizer (give your toddler’s hands a squirt before he/she has a snack) – Small cooler or picnic thermal to keep snacks and drinks cold and fresh
#Beach checklist plus
– More drinks and snacks (our favorites are graham crackers, Cheerios, animal crackers, fresh fruit, fruit/veggie pouches, and granola bars), plus a few reusable containers to keep them in – Baby powder (helps get the sand off sticky hands and feet) – Wet-dry bag for wet clothes and bathing suits – Towel (one that can be used for both beach and bath time) – Floatation device/life jacket to keep kids safe while swimming (We LOVE our Puddle Jumper, but whatever you use, just make sure it’s US Coast Guard-approved.) – Sun hat with a wide brim for protecting both face and ears – children’s CDs or an iPod/iPhone loaded with kid-friendly tunes (we’re partial to our Milkshake station on Pandora because the songs aren’t overly cheesy or annoying!) – an assortment of new and exciting small toys from the Dollar Store (pull a new one out every hour you’re on the road) Beach Packing List for Toddlers Surviving the Drive To make the process a wee bit less intimidating, today I’m sharing the list I used to pack for the beach with my not-quite-two-year-old. Honestly, the immense degree of forethought required of a beach trip with a toddler might make it tempting to skip the salty waves and board walk strolls altogether. Maybe, but that’s only if you discount the frantic packing and shopping and list-making that occurs the week before you go. And adding a toddler to the equation guarantees at least triple the amount of planning, packing, and stuff to cart along with you. A trip to the beach: Nothing but the sun in your hair, sand in your toes, and a much needed dose of relaxation, right?
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