# Beach Road Trip Essentials

We recently took a family trip to the beach (~4h drive) and stayed at an airbnb - here are the products we used and loved!

## Recommendations (26)

### Recommended (13)

**Crocs**  
**Crocs Unisex-Child Kids' Classic Clogs**  
$36.95  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/47Ta6sD)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**The absolute easiest shoes to get on a kid's sandy feet.**”

**AKLIFE**  
**AKLIFE Beach Canopy**  
$29.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXHSYF1K/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_9QGE5VMDDANAN28X9MKF?linkCode=ogi&tag=spots05d-20&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**This is super similar to the one we have - loved having a large shaded area to put our blanket and chairs under. Packs small too!**”

**ZAZE**  
**Extra Large Outdoor Picnic Blanket**  
$29.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HGY1Q4K/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_VDQ2ZK5FN680VWRWCNVZ?linkCode=ogi&tag=spots05d-20&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**Large, waterproof, folds up small - perfect beach blanket!**”

**3M**  
**Command Strips**  
$12.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XS3CHV/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_23KZ13ZZCF90JWWSCCM7?linkCode=ogi&tag=spots05d-20&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Worked for us  
“**Brought these to stick the door alarm to the door frame - instead of using the double-sided tape that came with them, since I didn't want to risk damage to the rental house!**”

**Charmo**  
**Charmo Women's One Piece Swimsuit**  
$35.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JNHGFVG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_MQ5SE1X04B3W7MMG9HW4?linkCode=ogi&tag=spots05d-20&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**Love this swimsuit. And flattering for postpartum/good bum coverage!**”

**ROSMILA**  
**Door/Window Alarm**  
$9.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C686LNTL/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0VDV2R96AFRHFPMWWK3H?linkCode=ogi&tag=spots05d-20&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Worked for us  
“**Our airbnb had a pool, which made me super nervous. I put a baby gate outside of the exterior door and also put up one of these door alarms so it would chime whenever the door was opened!**”

**Frogglez**  
**Frogglez Anti-Fog Swimming Goggles for Kids**  
$26.98  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3S1hRYn)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**Favorite goggles! My 4yo can put them on himself and they are comfortable on his head/don't snag hair.**”

**SUPLIK**  
**SUPLIK Kids Case for iPad**  
$14.98  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095W24M8G/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_YB7WDSQKQADZPBTGBC87?linkCode=ogi&tag=spots05d-20&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**These are the iPad cases we use for the kids!**”

**Freedom Moses**  
**Freedom Moses Women's Moses Two Band Slides**  
$40.00  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3PRbBRT)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**Got these per recs from other Auggie parents and have been loving them! Comfy and they stay put on my feet.**”

**Apple**  
**Apple iPad (9th Generation): with A13 Bionic chip, 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB**  
$293.49  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/49ql1dO)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**No shame - my boys enjoyed their iPad time on the drive which made it much more bearable :) We actually got a refurbished one from Amazon for a great price!**”

**SOJOS**  
**SOJOS Round Polarized Sunglasses**  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3RhYNV9)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**My favorite sunglasses - and at such a great price, I keep a few pairs around because I inevitably misplace them or they get broken by a kid!**”

**Titan by Arctic Zone Store**  
**Titan Deep Freeze Cooler**  
$62.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H49BT3H/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0TJSS07F10RCC518RSAK?linkCode=ogi&tag=spots05d-20&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**Didn't want to bring our giant RTIC cooler because it took up too much trunk space. Picked this instead - it was the perfect size for enough drinks + snacks for a few hours at the beach, and was super easy for the kids to open and close.**”

**l5kz**  
**L5KZ Rubber Beach Tote**  
$49.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5NL34SC/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_N52BJN8MCDBNTNYRBX9P?linkCode=ogi&tag=spots05d-20&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**Perfect beach bag - huge capacity and don't care if it gets sandy - can just rinse it right off!**”

### Bassinets & Bedside Sleepers (1)

**SlumberPod**  
**Bassinets & Bedside Sleepers**  
**SlumberPod Portable Privacy Pod Blackout Canopy Sleeping Space**  
$179.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3jRx0tB)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**Had our youngest sleep in our bedroom with the slumberpod over the pack-n-play. The freakin best!**”

### Sound Machines & Soothers (2)

**Snug**  
**Sound Machines & Soothers**  
**Snug Play+ Kids Headphones with Volume Limiting for Toddlers**  
$14.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3Ho9xfx)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**Headphones for the kids' tablets!**”

**Nanit**  
**Sound Machines & Soothers**  
**Nanit Sound and Light Smart Baby Night Light and Sound Machine**  
$75.99  
Smart nursery must-have combines a sound machine with a night light to help children fall asleep, stay asleep longer, and build healthy sleep routines. 
[Buy from Nanit](https://shrsl.com/4fypb)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**We recently switched the boys to this Nanit sound machine with light - and brought it along on the trip since we have it programmed to turn green when it's OK for them to wake up (tip: push that timing a bit later on vacation!)**”

### Mattresses (1)

![hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed with Safety Bumpers [4-Sided] | Portable Toddler Bed for Kids | Toddler Air Mattress | Kids Air Mattress](/content/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauggie-web-images-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fproducts%2F1755036502983-products-recdT1u7X5b6zr519.jpg&w=3840&q=75/index.html)

**hiccapop**  
**Mattresses**  
**hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed with Safety Bumpers [4-Sided] | Portable Toddler Bed for Kids | Toddler Air Mattress | Kids Air Mattress**  
$84.92  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3NQdDRa)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**My boys both slept on bottom bunks, but brought this inflatable toddler mattress for our friends to use who were staying with us, and their toddler did great! We've used this on trips since my oldest outgrew the pack-n-play.**”

### Swimwear (3)

**Thinkbaby**  
**Swimwear**  
**Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen**  
$16.07  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Thinkbaby-Safe-Sunscreen-SPF-3oz/dp/B004CDQ73K/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=thinkbaby+sunscreen&qid=1707498379&sr=8-1&tag=spots05d-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**My favorite baby/kid sunscreen!**”

**Hanna Andersson**  
**Swimwear**  
**Hanna Anderson Swimwear**  
Soft, smooth, sun-blocking swim fabric is crafted for baby's sensitive skin. 
[Buy from Hanna Andersson](https://www.hannaandersson.com/boys-clothes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=19634079300&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=cj0kcqia4y-sbhc6arisagxf1g6vhp12h7glqt6m41mfh0roosdwb8ftpzurrpyebduynca287dabs0aamagealw_wcb)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**This brand is my favorite swimwear for my kids. We have several rash guard suits that have been passed down for all 3! Their rash guard shirts and boys swim trunks are also great quality and cute.**”

**Body Glove**  
**Swimwear**  
**Body Glove Paddle Pals Life Jacket**  
$22.50  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3LgUrtY)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**My kids love using these in the pool so they can have some more independence! (always supervised, of course)**”

### Baby Safety (1)

**Wayfair**  
**Baby Safety**  
**Safety 1st Easy Install 28" High Walk Thru Gate, Fits Between 29" and 38"**  
$35.99  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Install-Pressure-Fastening/dp/B01BTUNHSQ?tag=spots05d-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**We brought a pressure-mounted gate like this for the stairs at the airbnb. So glad we did!**”

### Carriers (1)

**ARTIPOPPE**  
**Carriers**  
**Artipoppe Zeitegeist Baby Carrier**  
Artipoppe’s Zeitgeist Baby Carrier presents a contemporary mix of a classic comfortably structured baby carrier with a modern minimalistic design.  
[Buy from Artipoppe](https://shop.artipoppe.com/zeitgeist-baby-carrier/1028-zeitgeist-baby-argus-oat)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**This carrier was the MVP of the trip. I don't often wear my 16mo anymore since she is mobile, but got a TON of use out of it on this trip - on the beach and around town to free up the stroller for my 3yo. Turns out she still loves it!**”

### High Chars & Boosters (1)

**Inglesina**  
**High Chars & Boosters**  
**Inglesina - Fast Table Chair with Fast Tray**  
$98.00  
[Buy from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Inglesina-Table-Chair-Dining-Black/dp/B00J8NLC5C?tag=spots05d-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**We knew our airbnb would have an island so we brought this to clip on and that's where my toddler ate all of her meals. It was perfect and took up very little space in the car! We forgot the tray but wish I'd remembered to bring that.**”

### Monitors & Cameras (1)

**Nanit**  
**Monitors & Cameras**  
**Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Flex Stand**  
$199.99  
[Buy from Nanit](https://shrsl.com/4fyoi)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**We brought our 2 nanit cameras and flex stands - they were easy to set up and pair with the Airbnb wifi (note this may not be the case for a hotel stay - but we have always been fine with rental properties!)**”

### Single Strollers (1)

**UPPABaby**  
**Single Strollers**  
**UPPAbaby Minu V2 Travel Stroller**  
$293.49  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3OVGN1E)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**We brought my favorite compact stroller for walks around town and it was perfect!**”

### Playards & Accessories (1)

**Graco**  
**Playards & Accessories**  
**Graco Pack 'n Play Simple Solutions Playard**  
$109.97  
[Buy from Amazon](https://amzn.to/3VY6FNe)  
1 recommendation  
Marianne Chronister  
Can't live without  
“**My 16 month old slept in this Graco pack-n-play (obviously without the bassinet insert at this point) - it's the only one we've ever owned and has worked fine for all my kids.**”