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browneyes
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Super Mom
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Beach Alone-How
How do you goto the beach alone with DC?? I realy would like to goto the beach tomorow but its just DD (19months old) & myself.. The thought of getting everything and her down there scares me... How do you do that?? Between chairs blankets lil cooler & toys ughh..
Also whats the best beach to goto im in medford.... I was thinking corey down in Patchuge but the parking lot is so FAR from the bay....
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MrsH2009
Thank you St. Gerard!
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Re: Beach Alone-How
Attempting it for the first time tomorrow!! Heading to Meschutt in Hampton Bays. I have a beach cart so I plan on loading that up.
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| Posted 6/27/12 6:42 PM |
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PoppySeed
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Beach Alone-How
Baby in Ergo. My beach blanket rolls up and has straps, so it's easy to carry. Big bag with towel, toys and teeny tiny cooler (just enough for sandwiches and drinks). Skip the chairs. The only think I haven't mastered is the umbrella.
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| Posted 6/27/12 6:51 PM |
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angelbear217
Mommy of 2
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Lisa
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Re: Beach Alone-How
I only attempted it at beaches where the parking lots were close to the beach. I carried the stuff and let DD walk (on the beach, not in the parking lot). It took forever,but we eventually made it. I also used a beach mat and towels and skipped the chairs.
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| Posted 6/27/12 6:53 PM |
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browneyes
All moms are working mothers!
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Re: Beach Alone-How
Posted by MrsH2009
Attempting it for the first time tomorrow!! Heading to Meschutt in Hampton Bays. I have a beach cart so I plan on loading that up.
where did u get the beach cart from? I seen them and want one i feel like it would make it so much easier..
I have a radio flyer wagon- The big plastic one with sunshade anyone know if that would roll easily on sand??
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| Posted 6/27/12 7:11 PM |
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LotsaLuv
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Re: Beach Alone-How
I tried last week, it was a crazy experience. You need 2 adults for one child ( DD is 11 months old)
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| Posted 6/27/12 7:13 PM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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Re: Beach Alone-How
You can definitely handle it. I take my 3 kids alone (well, we meet friends) but I lug everything alone. Bring a backpack and as little stuff as possible. Skip the chairs. Bring a bed sheet in the backpack, use small bottle coolers for drinks or just bring a few frozen water bottles with you. The kids get one pail and one shovel (they have to carry their own). Most importantly, so to the beach with the shortest walk. Good luck! 
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| Posted 6/27/12 7:39 PM |
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babylove26
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Re: Beach Alone-How
Posted by browneyes
Posted by MrsH2009
Attempting it for the first time tomorrow!! Heading to Meschutt in Hampton Bays. I have a beach cart so I plan on loading that up.
where did u get the beach cart from? I seen them and want one i feel like it would make it so much easier..
I have a radio flyer wagon- The big plastic one with sunshade anyone know if that would roll easily on sand??
I just bought the wonder wheeler from Bed bath beyond with coupon it came to $52 dollars.
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| Posted 6/27/12 8:10 PM |
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browneyes
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Re: Beach Alone-How
Posted by babylove26
Posted by browneyes
Posted by MrsH2009
Attempting it for the first time tomorrow!! Heading to Meschutt in Hampton Bays. I have a beach cart so I plan on loading that up.
where did u get the beach cart from? I seen them and want one i feel like it would make it so much easier..
I have a radio flyer wagon- The big plastic one with sunshade anyone know if that would roll easily on sand??
I just bought the wonder wheeler from Bed bath beyond with coupon it came to $52 dollars.
I didnt know they had them there.. I am so going there tomorrow What location did u get urs at?? Im thinking ill call the 2 near me in the morning and see if they have any instok before driving all over the island for it, lol thanks so much!!
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| Posted 6/27/12 8:16 PM |
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babylove26
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Re: Beach Alone-How
Posted by browneyes
Posted by babylove26
Posted by browneyes
Posted by MrsH2009
Attempting it for the first time tomorrow!! Heading to Meschutt in Hampton Bays. I have a beach cart so I plan on loading that up.
where did u get the beach cart from? I seen them and want one i feel like it would make it so much easier..
I have a radio flyer wagon- The big plastic one with sunshade anyone know if that would roll easily on sand??
I just bought the wonder wheeler from Bed bath beyond with coupon it came to $52 dollars.
I didnt know they had them there.. I am so going there tomorrow What location did u get urs at?? Im thinking ill call the 2 near me in the morning and see if they have any instok before driving all over the island for it, lol thanks so much!!
I went to the one in Farmngdale, Airport Plaza. They had it right next to the checkout. I actually went on Sunday on the way to the beach. It comes assembled you just have to pop the wheels on. Its great!!!
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| Posted 6/27/12 8:19 PM |
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MrsH2009
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Re: Beach Alone-How
we got the wonderwheeler at sports authority.
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| Posted 6/27/12 8:22 PM |
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TessMike214
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Re: Beach Alone-How
I went alone with DS to Smithpoint a month ago. He is 19 months old & I just packed very lightly, enough for one of my arms to be full & the other one open for when I needed to carry him. Have fun tomorrow!
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| Posted 6/27/12 8:49 PM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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julz
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Re: Beach Alone-How
Posted by babylove26
Posted by browneyes
Posted by MrsH2009
Attempting it for the first time tomorrow!! Heading to Meschutt in Hampton Bays. I have a beach cart so I plan on loading that up.
where did u get the beach cart from? I seen them and want one i feel like it would make it so much easier..
I have a radio flyer wagon- The big plastic one with sunshade anyone know if that would roll easily on sand??
I just bought the wonder wheeler from Bed bath beyond with coupon it came to $52 dollars.
they have them in costco too
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| Posted 6/27/12 8:57 PM |
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babylove628
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Re: Beach Alone-How
I got my beach cart at Costco a couple of weeks ago, they had tons. I think I paid $49 for it.
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| Posted 6/27/12 9:51 PM |
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MAC222
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Re: Beach Alone-How
I do it with a toddler and a baby..I promise its not as bad as you imagine. You carry your stuff..and hold your Dc's hand until you get to where you want to set up shop.
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| Posted 6/27/12 9:59 PM |
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Serendipity
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Re: Beach Alone-How
We do it all the time. I started last year (I think I actually asked on here too).
This year dd is 3. I do not over bring though when I go alone. I use the beach cart. I don't bring the big hard cooler I use the soft ones and I have a huge beach bag for everything else. I love going. We go early though so we get a great spot
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| Posted 6/27/12 10:04 PM |
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jerseychick
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Re: Beach Alone-How
Last summer I would bring my jogging stroller, put her in it, and I could push that while also carrying my bag and chair.
This year she is more mobile, so I carry my beach bag and chair, and hold her hand while we walk. It's really not too bad.
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| Posted 6/27/12 10:56 PM |
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BeachMom
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Re: Beach Alone-How
We have the wonder wheeler and i pack all of the kids stuff in there and me and my DD's walk to the beach together where they find it fun to help me push/pull the cart with stuff.
I've also gone to beaches where the parking is right at the edge of the sand, so you park your car, unpack the stuff about 20 feet out from the car, and them bring my DD's to the blanket and toys.
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| Posted 6/28/12 8:43 AM |
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NoStressMom
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Re: Beach Alone-How
You can go to cedar beach very short walk
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| Posted 6/28/12 8:53 AM |
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Jacksmommy
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Re: Beach Alone-How
I have a huge cooler bag (from bjs), bag, blanket that rolls up, and a chair that all have straps that I can put on my arms and back. That leaves my hands free to hold his hand! and even something else!
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| Posted 6/28/12 9:26 AM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Beach Alone-How
I did it all the time with Sean - with two of them even I'm not that independent !!
Leave the chair, you're not going to need it. If you have a HUGE beach bag, you can pretty much fit everything else in there ......
She only needs a few toys to occupy her. A sheet or blanket to sit on, sunblock, diapers/wipes and an extra set of clothes - I have a very small cooler bag that I put fruit, water etc in - and anything that doesn't have to be kept cold goes into my ginormous bag.
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| Posted 6/28/12 10:13 AM |
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browneyes
All moms are working mothers!
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Re: Beach Alone-How
Posted by NoStressMom
You can go to cedar beach very short walk
where is cedar beach?
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| Posted 6/28/12 10:14 AM |
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OffWithHerHead23
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Beach Alone-How
I have 3 kids, 11, 6, and 3. I have a big beach bag that I put snacks and sandwiches in, and a few waters as well as towels and a beach blanket. I leave the cooler in the car with more waters in it. If my 11 year old Ds is with me he carries the bag, otherwise I carry it. I carry my chair. My Dds carry the mesh bag of toys. I sit right by a lifeguard, at the high tide line, and we usually last about 4-5 hours. I go to Robert Moses.
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| Posted 6/28/12 10:27 AM |
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jlk51496
Mom of 3 - YIKES! =)
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Katie
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Re: Beach Alone-How
i did it all the time with two last year and this year i will eventually do it with 3...it is not as bad as ou think...
i did not have a cart..but i use my jogging stroller...i pile everything on that (bag, small collapsable cooler, few toys, blanket, towels,etc) and either carry or make them walk to where we set up!
the jogger's wheels if pulled glide over the sand real easy...dont forget baby powder and dry hange of clothes back at he car to "clean up" before heading home =)
good luck...have fun
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| Posted 6/28/12 10:53 AM |
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Smalls72
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Re: Beach Alone-How
corey beach isn't to far from you. It's a nice family beach and it's small :)
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| Posted 6/28/12 11:20 AM |
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