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Home › Articles › General Health › Keeping Cool

Keeping Cool

Babies at the Beach

By Gwen Kopetzky

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  • Bouncy seat. Sometimes after a long trip in the car, the last thing Baby wants is to stay pinned into that car seat. And putting Baby out on the beach towel could have you emptying two-ton, sand-laden diapers later. Our bouncy seat was just the thing for sitting Baby under the umbrella, giving her a good view of everything and keeping her tiny little hands from shoveling sand, shells and rocks into her mouth.
  • baby at beachDiaper bag with refrigeration units. OK, so I know there's probably a technical term for those things, but you know what I mean. I liked the ease of popping the little blue refrigeration blocks into the freezer and pulling them out to stuff in the diaper bag to keep things cool in the heat.
  • Swim diapers. Most pools have rules now that don't allow babes to swim in regular diapers. And, really, you can't blame people for swimming the long way around a baby whose diaper is bulging with questionable contents. Swim diapers are wonderful and effective alternatives that allow Baby to enjoy the water without worry.
  • Sunglasses. My baby looks like she's ready to break into a refrain from "Born to Be Wild" when she puts on her sunglasses. But sunglasses aren't just for jacking up the cute quotient. The sun is hard on Baby's sensitive eyes, especially if you have a little blue-eyed one. Consult with your pediatrician or optometrist on what's best for Baby these days.
  • Play mat. A play mat is a must for those visits to families' and friends' houses. I loved having a blanket with toys attached that I could plunk down on anyone's carpet or lawn and not worry about their pets' personal hygiene or whether their lawn was so green because they used a lot of toxic fertilizers.

    • Summer has a tendency to sneak up on us.So, take my advice: start collecting Baby's summer stuff early. Hit the garage sales, the recycled baby clothing stores and department stores and buy now. Then when summer hits you will be ready to take your little baby beauty out in style and safety.

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