Summer Top 7 Must Haves for Kids
- Frances West
- May 8
- 2 min read
As the school year winds down, it’s officially time to beef up the closet for a summer of non-stop action! Here is a roundup of the tried-and-true gear I’m grabbing to keep my boys cool, safe, and—most importantly—comfortable.
My kids have been living in Crocs for the past year, but when my son spotted these stylish slip-ons, he totally lost his mind! They are the perfect trendy alternative for water play or just hanging out, and they definitely passed the "cool" test.
My boys are perpetually outside, so UPF clothing is a total game-changer. I found a two-pack of UPF shirts at H&M that are such a steal—only $15 per shirt, baby! Check them out here.
Since they’ve both sprouted up lately, new swim trunks were also a must. I’m sticking to my checklist: UPF protection? Check. Neon colors for safety? Double check.
I’ve been buying these GAP shorts for about six years now. The quality is incredible—they last forever and then get passed down to the next kid. At just $8.00 right now, you seriously cannot beat them for fit and durability.
If you need a solid UPF sun hat, Target is the way to go. The "digital green" color is a massive hit with my boys.
For our summer adventures, I’m done carrying everyone's water bottles! We’re using bottle carriers this year to give the kids some responsibility for their own hydration.
I am incredibly picky about sunscreen because my son and I both deal with bad eczema. I used to love Sky and Sol, but after a recent reformulation, it started reacting poorly with sand (it basically turned into concrete on the skin!).
I’ve officially switched to Grazly. It does have a heavy white cast, but we aren’t trying to impress anyone at the beach. It’s super moisturizing, doesn’t agitate our skin, and—best of all—it doesn’t sting our eyes when applied to the face.
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