What's in my Beach Bag + Beach Trip Must Haves

Once Summer arrives, I pretty much keep a beach bag packed and 90% ready to go all of the time.  It makes it easy if we are trying to walk out the door to go to the pool, out on the boat, or to the beach.  I try to keep the process stream lined; but no doubt, I am always running around filling up drink cups, making sure I have bottles, and plenty of snacks to last for the trip.

Since we are headed to the beach for vacation soon, I thought I would share my Beach Bag essentials plus a few other items that I've found to make our life easier while we're at the beach. 

Beach Bag Essentials by homeofmalones featuring beach tote bags

Lands End Extra-Large Canvas Tote // Babiators // Itsy Ritsy Wet Bag // Native Slip-On Shoes //

Jelly Fish Relief // Baby Sunscreen // Kids Thermos // PB Kids Beach Towels

Other items I try to always have too: 

Baby Powder - the best for removing sand off

{swim} Diapers  & Diapers - always need diapers

Wipes - for changing diapers and washing hands
Baby Food Packets- easy to squeeze in their mouths and both kids like them
On The Go Formula- I try to keep the cartons of pre-made formula on hand so I can throw them in the bag on the go and can just pour them straight into a bottle when needed. 

Mac Sports Wagon || Tommy Bahama Beach Cart
I decided to go with the Sport Wagon to use for dragging stuff to the beach because I think it's easier if you are having to go up and down stairs to the beach and I also liked it because I can use it as a place for Madelyn to nap at the beach once it is empty.  I just throw a towel down and drag it under the umbrella and she has her own little port-a-crib :)

Intex Kiddie Pool 

These little blow up pools are great to take to the beach for young kids.  You can fill it with a little water, or not depending what you want to use it for.  I love that it keeps the kids enclosed.  I also love this for our beach vacation because we can stick it in our back yard at the house and let the kids enjoy it there too! 

The Skrunks Inflatable Bed Rail

I ordered this for our trip to Destin a couple of weeks ago and it was great.  It is super easy to inflate and comes with a pump and small travel bag to keep everything in.  My son still flips and flops all over the bed, so it gave me just enough confidence that he wouldn't fall out of the bed.  I love this for travel and could work well at home too.  You place it right underneath the fitted sheet so you don't even have to see it.  

Lands End Extra-Large Canvas Tote

I love this bag so much because it's a great price and it fits a TON.  It has small compartments all along the inside and a great clip to put your car keys on so you don't lose them! 

Itsy Ritsy Wet Bag

I have several of these bags and use them for everything.  Snacks, wet swim suits, dirty diapers, bottles, whatever...

Native Slip-On Shoes 

I used to think these shoes were kind of ugly, but once Brody got a pair from my Mom; I totally changed my mind.  I see why they are so popular.  They are so easy to slip on his feet and are perfect for the beach or pool.  

Babiators

I'm pretty obsessed with these because of course they look adorable, but they also have the most amazing refund policy.  All you have to do is register your glasses and if they are lost or broken within one year, Babiators will send you a brand new pair! How nice is that??

PB Kids Beach Towels

We love these cute towels that come in lots of different styles.  They are on sale right now and are perfect for summer pool days and parties!

Beaufort Bonnet 

I always try and keep hats for the kids in our beach bag.  Brody is pretty terrible about keeping one on, but Madelyn will let me wrap these bonnets on her.  I love these because it covers her face, but also lets her see out the front without flopping in her face!

I know several of you have already taken a trip to the beach this summer.  What am I missing for a week at the beach with a {almost} 3 year old and a 9 month old??

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