Aside from baby swimwear, what else should you need to pack for your baby on a picnic on the beach or a family day at a nearby pool? Have difficulties in choosing the right items, then this is a guide for you on what to choose on your next beach or pool trip.
Baby’s Swimwear
This is the most obvious choice to get into that baby’s backpack. Your baby can wear from a range of swimsuits and customized costumes to rash guards. Any swimming clothes can do as long as it is appropriate for indoor or outdoor swimming. You can also get an extra swimming suit if your baby opted for another dive.
Towels
Hooded towels are great for swimming. You can easily wrap your baby after swimming. If you have extra space on your bag, it is nice to also get a spare for your baby to lie on.
Swimming Diapers
Swimming nappies or diapers are essential until your child is potty-trained. It can be reusable or disposable. These nappies help secure your baby all throughout the swimming sessions and not take on water, as well as allow movement. You also need to pack some regular nappies to be used after the swim.
Floatables
Floating aids will help your baby to learn how to independently swim and give you a helping hand once your arms get tired of assisting your baby. There are various ranges of floating aids to choose from – inflatable armbands, floating seats, and inflatable rings are just some to name a few.
Extra Clothes
Your baby may have two or three sets of clothes as things may always get wet at some point in your swimming activity. Hats are good for outdoor and sunny swims while extra layers of clothing are good for indoor and cold breeze swims.
Snacks
Just like any other exercise, swimming is exhausting for everyone and even for babies. A good snack is great for your baby’s tummy. Pack also your formula milk and bottles if not breastfed. A water bottle will also be a good alternative for milk if your baby is six months old or up.
Bath toys
They just love to swim with their bath toys. It will be a good idea to grab some of those rubber duckies or floating toys on your swimming trip. It is also a good distraction for your babies who might feel tensed while swimming.
Your Own Stuff
Do not forget that you also need some essentials on your trip. Take those bikinis, swimwears, or any swimming apparel you have in your closet. You’ll be in the pool with your baby anyway so might as well wear nice bathing clothes. Bring your towels, changing clothes, and a little snack to bite while your baby is enjoying the snack you prepared.
Enjoy every moment you have with your baby. They will not be babies forever and you might be shocked one day that they no longer need your assistance anymore.
