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17th July 2021
08:30am BST

5. Apply sunscreen at home
Not only is it far easier to keep your child standing still longer at the bathroom at home, you can also apply the cream when they are totally naked, and have time for it to dry before putting clothes on. Bonus: No more sand sticking to the cream and everybody being grumpy about it. Note: You will have to reapply sunscreen throughout the day, especially if your child gets in the water, but having that first base job done at home, it's a sanity saver.
6. Time the next application with your phone
Set an alarm for when it's time to reapply sunscreen again – both for yourself and the kids.
7. Hammam towels are your friend
You'll save so much space in your beach bag by bringing these thinner towels than trying to cram your regular bath towel in.
8. Bring a large picnic blanket (or two)
Just so you can create a large area where everyone can sit down in between swims, sandcastle building and digging for treasures.
9. Opt for sand-proof snacks
Squeezy yogurts are great, as granola bars that are easy to hold in the hand while you are eating. Grapes (cut in two) and blueberries are great too, as these can even be rinsed if they are dropped in the sand by accident. And make sure you bring more food than you think you need – my experience is that kids are extra hungry when outside.
10. Bring a baby pool
Especially if you are bringing a baby or really young children to be beach, who might not want to go for a dip in the sea. Use buckets to fill the baby pool with sea water, and watch them have tons of seaside fun– from within the comfort of their little pool.Explore more on these topics: