Beach Babes: 10 Essentials for Hitting the Beach with the Small Set

Between sunscreen re-applications and the exhausting effort of keeping bums and tums sand-free—the reality of bringing baby to the beach can sometimes make you feel like the fun police. Infants and toddlers require extra care, but with proper planning and the right gear, your family can still enjoy a day at the beach. Here are our picks for ten essentials to help you shore up for fun in the sun.

Limited-Edition Babiators Polarized Sunglasses

Seen on the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker’s twin girls, these stylish shades are about more than a fashion statement. Offering 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays and polarized lenses to reduce harsh glare, they protect your wee ones’ eyes at a critical time. We’ll spare you the medical mumbo jumbo, but trust us, the experts agree it is important to protect their peepers in the early years. $38 at baby braithwaite.