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What to pack in your pool bag
Swimming season is here, so it’s time to get that pool bag ready for the long haul.
I’m not the most organized of moms — I forgot sand toys, of all things, when we went to the beach over Memorial Day weekend — but I do try to avoid meltdowns at the neighborhood pool by packing the essentials beforehand, and by remembering to replenish as needed.
Here’s my checklist:
— Swimsuits: With a rash guard for the little one to provide extra protection for his sensitive skin.
— Sunscreen: 30 SPF, preferably waterproof, plus a sunblock stick like Bullfrog for those freckly faces.
— Towels: Everyone has their favorites, so mom usually gets stuck with Barbie or Care Bears.
— Cover-ups: Just in case you need an ice cream fix at Graeter’s on the way home.
— Plastic boats: A lesson in sharing for the 3-year-old.
— Goggles: A pair for everyone. Sharing doesn’t work here.
— The right shoes: Knock-off Crocs or flip-flops from the Dollar Tree work just fine.
— Juice pouches/water bottles: Hydration matters, even around bodies of water.
— Change for the snack bar: I really try to limit purchases, but sometimes you just gotta have that Nerd Rope. (This is how my kids spend part of their weekly allowance.)
— Healthy snacks: Strawberries or grapes, granola bars or 100-calorie cracker packs help mom feel less guilty about the candy and ice cream :).
— Baby shampoo/body wash: We get all get a quick shower before we leave to save time later at home.
— Conditioner: Daughter’s hair sucks up chlorine like a sponge, so I vow to make her wet her hair down and slather on some conditioner BEFORE she jumps into the pool. This is a constant fight between us.
— Wide-tooth comb or brush for wet hair/extra hair bands.
— Clean underwear: Chafing in a wet swimsuit is no fun.
— Extra swim diapers: Just kidding! We’re all potty-trained, finally!
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