5 Things to Know About Beach Gear for Kids

Bring a pop-up beach tent with UPF 50+ Umbrellas blow away or can injure someone. A tent sets up in 30 seconds, stays put with sand bags, and provides reliable shade.

Use a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, not inflatable arm floaties Arm floaties give false confidence and are not safe. A life jacket with a head-flotation collar is the only real protection in waves.

Have kids wear life jackets on wet sand too Toddlers can drown in just six inches of water. Keep the jacket on near the waterline.

Add a rash guard and a bucket These two items cover sun protection and entertainment. Everything else is optional.

Skip wagons, inflatable pools, and sand-proof blankets If it doesn’t provide shade or help them float, it’s just extra weight to carry back.