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Beach Essentials For Families By Jessica Allen
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un: out. Bathing suit: on. Sounds like today’s a beach day. Pack our essentials in your tote or trunk for safe, summer fun. Our picks range from the best in protective gear to toys for the whole family to enjoy. Surf’s up!
Babiators Sunglasses babiators.com
Babiators aren’t just cute (although they are super-cute), they’re necessary. Kids’ eyes are more susceptible to sun damage than adult peepers, and not just because kids spend so much time outside. Children have clearer lenses and bigger pupils than grown-ups. Protect your baby’s blues (and greens and browns and hazels) with a pair of Aviators ($22), specially designed for the under-5 set. Bigger kids can go for on-trend styles like the heart-shaped Uptown ($32) or super-round Weekender ($36).
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BOB Sunscreen brushonblock.com You can’t have a list about beach essentials for families without mentioning sunscreen, of course. But BOB ($25) is different. BOB stands for “Brush on Block.” This mineral-based powder won’t sting eyes or drip onto a beloved swimsuit, but it will offer a broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30+ protection that won’t harm marine life (it’s also vegan-friendly and cruelty-free). BOB comes with a bright soft brush, so you can teach your baby or toddler to say “bye-bye goopy lotion” with every application.
