How do I keep baby out of the sun at the beach?

Sara S

Now that the baby summer stuff is going up for sale on ebay and local sales, I started thinking about the coming up summer (sigh). My baby is 4 months right now, and I've purchased a rash gaurd and baby sunscreen already, but I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of any great products that can help me keep the direct sun and bugs off of him when we go to thebeach this summer (we go alot, and I'm looking forward to getting outside with the baby) Or if you have any hints on bringing a baby to the beach, I'd appreciate them. I've seen little domed screen things that you can zip the baby in, they're kind of like a small play pen, but I think mine will be too big by the summer time.

I know I could get an umbrella, but that's not really doable in my area, they don't allow them on most beaches, and the shaded spots always fill up right away. I'm just thinking about all the new hazards (sand in eyes, sunburn, other kids, ahhhh can't wait)

I appreciate any advice from other parents, I will do a best answer as long as no one says "bring an umbrella" JK

Answer
Can you get a popup shelter? This may sound silly, but they have them for pets. It folds flat but then pops up into a cube. It might take some fiddling but you could cut the fabric on the sides so you can get to him but keep the top intact for shade. They're nylon so they're pretty sand and moisture proof.
Just found one for babies, here's the link to one on eBay so you can see it. http://cgi.ebay.com/Sun-Smarties-Infant-Beach-Cabana-Tent-GREAT-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ120378916326QQihZ002QQcategoryZ117033QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
What do they allow on your beaches? Could you use two chairs and drape a beach towel between them as long as his fingers didn't get pinched.
The only other thing I'd suggest is make sure he keeps a hat on to shade his eyes.
Hope your little guy has fun.

What are some good websites to find a portable bed or pop up tent for a infant for the beach?

southernhe

Answer
Amazon.com

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Going to the beach next week with my husband and our 5 month old daughter... Seeking recommendations.?

BMD

I want to make sure I don't take too much; yet, I want to make sure I take everything we need. I am plannng to take:
* Baby float
* UVA Gear (Baby Glasses, hat, doo rag, and swim suit all from Baby Banz).
* Beach tent
* Beach "blankets"
* Beach towels provided at condo, as well chairs
* And then your basic things, such as clotehs, blah.. blah.. blah..video, camera, sunblock, baby clothes, chapstick, ???

but what I want to make sure is that I don't forget something major that is easily forgotten. Suggestions anyone?
FYI: We purchased one of those total body bathing suits for baby's made by Baby Banz, and it comes with a coordinating doo rag (absolutely the cutest thing I have ever seen in my life). So, it is total UVA. this way I don't have to put any sunblock on her. Now I will put a little on her hands, I have it all covered with the suit and the doo rag. She's just now 5 mos, and I'm afraid the sunblock will get in her eyes/mouth cuz she chews on her hands and rubs them in her eyes all the itme.

Best idea so far: THE BABY POWDER. I did NOT know that!!!!! Too awesome!

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Umbrella you might be able to rent this......
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Baby powder for sand... ( I live at the beach) If wet sand or any sand gets on skin,,, put baby powder on it and it wipes right off like magic. Even on wet skin with sand on it.
( especially under a wet diaper) A MUST have at the beach.

** they actually sell it here where I live at the boardwalk stores and package it as a sand cleanser product LOL** My kids always use baby powder on their feet and ankles before getting my car from the beach.

Does anyone know if sun shelters are allowed on Waikiki beaches?

Jessica

I assume the larger sun shelters are prohibited on Waikiki beaches as they strictly prohibit 'tents' to control the homeless. Does anyone know if a baby size cabana would get the boot? Or what is allowed? I'd appreciate answers from people who know rather than speculate. Thanks!
Since 'Smarter Than You' is such an idiot he didn't understand the question, I will clarify for future morons who might take a crack at this. There are small sun shelters for infants on the market, as well as other products that protect infants from the sun. I'm wondering which product would be the best for Waikiki beaches considering the prohibition on tents.

Answer
No. They strictly prohibit tents. Don't get all cutesy and call your tent a "baby sized cabana"

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