Where do you put your baby at the beach?

Any suggestions for bringing my 6 week old infant to the beach whild keeping her away from the sand and sun?? What kind of equipment do you use?

Re: Where do you put your baby at the beach?

We used her car seat while in Hawaii. We put the sunshade up that was attached to the car seat. She was 9 months and we could use sunscreen too.

Maybe use the car seat and bring one of those umbrellas or tent things so you are all in the shade.

HTH

ETA: I did not take Grace to the beach until she was 9 months old.

Message edited 6/12/2007 12:40:41 PM.

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I don't have any advice - casue I didn't bring DD to the beach at that age - my opinion - I think it is too young. I was so afraid that DD would get dehydrated from the heat.

Re: Where do you put your baby at the beach?

I have no plans to take Emma to the beach this summer. Too much work IMO! Not to mention the sand getting in the bottles, etc. I did buy a foldable beach tent though (like a playhut type that folds flat), but really plan to use it at the pool or just outside. I would look for something with a high SPF and vents so it doesn't get hot in it.

Re: Where do you put your baby at the beach?

I didnt bring my DD at that age either. If you do want to go then I would only take her first thing in the morning and definitely not after 12 noon..but I am a worry wart so dont mind me!!! I know there are tents you can get at onestepahead that have SPF in them...

Re: Where do you put your baby at the beach?

i DID take my kids to the beach thier first year... i have other kids that love the beach so i wouldn't have kept them home.. i brought my pack and play and a huge umbrella.. i put the umbrella directly over the pack and play and put a white sheet in it for the baby to lay on.. actually there is a nice breeze on the beach and it was always cooler than sitting in my backyard!

Re: Where do you put your baby at the beach?

I have been bringing Cadence to the beach already and she is 6 weeks. I use the Kel-Gar Portable Kids' Sun Dome. And she sleeps the whole time.... For her Formual bottles I put them in a cooler and they are fine. IMO its the summer and you need to enjoy yourself and the baby will be fine if its not 100 degrees out.

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Message edited 6/12/2007 1:49:59 PM.

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I haven't actually gone to the beach w/ the babies yet, but I plan to this summer. I bought this beach tent . IT is UV protected and has vents which is nice. I also have an umbrella and was debating bringing a pack - n - play. The amount of equipment makes my headspin but I still think it'll be worth it!