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Yesterday, I took Peanut to the beach to hang out and see her grandparents and aunt. You would think I never take this kid anywhere - she kept saying how excited she was! It was a lot of fun, though I have a good sunburn on my shoulders now. Since it’s summer, I’m sure many of you will be making similar trips. It’s so much fun, and since we went to a state park, it was pretty cheap. Here are some good things to keep in mind when you take your little one to the beach:

*SUNSCREEN!! You too, parents. You know how much it hurts to have a sunburn - imagine your kid with one. Ouch for both of you.

**Bring toys. We brought a few buckets and shovels and she was good for hours. I brought a book. If you have someone else to help you, can you at least read while your toddler plays in the sand for a loooong time.

***Bring your bathing suit. I’m pregnant and ENORMOUS, so the last thing I wanted to do was put on a bathing suit. Big mistake. Being in the water is so refreshing, and I know Peanut loves it when I play with her. Next time, I will definately wear it.

****Be preapred with swim diapers. The bathroom was a long way off, so instead of letting Peanut go without, we used a swim diaper. I still asked her periodically if she had to go, and since I’m pregnant, we made a few trips anyway.

*****Bring snacks. Peanut is a snacker. We had sandwiches for lunch, we she picked at. Throughout the afternoon, she would grap a bite. Food = less cranky.

******Speaking of cranky, nap time is not likely on beach days. Good luck trying to get your toddler to lie down for a snooze. I think you just have to forego the nap for the day and deal with a little crankiness afterward. Peanut was so tired she fell asleep in the car, which she has not been doing lately.

The beach is a good place to focus on just playing with your child. I didn’t have a cell phone, laptop, or work, so I could just enjoy being there. That can be hard to do at home when there are so many other distractions.

Have fun! Kids love the beach, and it’s pretty nice for adults too.


Posted in General on July 3rd, 2008

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