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!

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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 ...