We just got back from a week in the Outer Banks. Every morning, before heading to the beach, we gathered these essentials to make sure the girls had fun in the sun!
1. Melissa and Doug Seaside Sidekicks Cupcake Set: Their favorite sand toy. They love to make cupcakes in the send and pretend they are making custom orders for my husband and I. The new friends they make on the beach are also drawn to this toy. It gets them to use their imagination and engage in pretend play.
Image from Melissa and Doug
2. Kids Folding Canopy Chair: A break from the sun is necessary every so often. The girls enjoyed sitting in this canopy chair when they needed a snack, drink, or just wanted to rest. The canopy provides some shade so they can sit back and enjoy watching the waves crash while on the look out for their favorite dolphin friends.
3. Large Shovel & Bucket: My girls never get tired of digging for sand crabs, building walls, and filling buckets with sand or shells. We used a plastic paint pail for the girls to fill with their treasures and sand.
4. Baby Pool: The ocean is scary when large waves crash so it’s nice to have a small baby pool filled with some ocean water to help your little ones cool off. It may take multiple trips to fill but it’s definitely worth it if you want to spend the day on the beach.
6. Paddle Ball: Although it was difficult for her, my oldest daughter had a great time playing paddle ball with her dad and uncles. She felt like a “big girl”.
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