Wow! Packing for a beach trip with a baby for the first time is stressful. My husband and I have absolutely nothing, so we are starting to research the best products on the market.
1) Baby Tent - UV protection is extremely important to us. I am finding it difficult to get everything I want in one product. I want something that closes up, while protecting baby from the UV rays and staying cool. It seems as though from the review and product description that at most only have 2 of the 3 features; however, my husband and I finally decided on the Pacific Play Tent by Little Nursery. Surprisingly, it is one of the cheapest tents we've come across. But it serves all 3 must haves on my list and also has positive reviews from parents.
2) Baby Powder - takes the sand off of the skin
3) Several beach towels for baby
4) Beach toys
5) a Beach blanket - 31 has great blankets. They are soft on one side and plastic on the other side for easy cleaning.
6) Suntan lotion - You do not need baby suntan lotion. The ingredients are exactly the same as adult.