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11 Best Tips for Beach Safety for Kids and Family Vacations

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You are going to the beach, and you want to have the best vacation right? Of course, you do. I’m going to give you a few easy beach safety tips, so you and your family are well prepared. You can soak up the vitamin D and enjoy the ocean with confidence. Are you ready for this quick and easy beach safety guide? Let’s get started!

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11 Beach Safety Tips for Kids

So many times when we are at the beach, we see families with missing/wandering children. These kids like so many others get lost and then thankfully found on the beach. Taking the necessary precautions and tips, I’m sharing with you will ensure that you have a great vacation.

 

1. Before you get everyone out of the car, tell the kids the rules for setting up. For instance, “While mom and dad set up the umbrellas and chairs you all can lay out the beach blanket, and NO running down to the water until we are ready.” This way you don’t have children running straight for the ocean. It’s very hard to set up everything while trying to keep your eyes on your kids.

2. Be smart and set up your spot right near the lifeguard chair, this way the children have extra eyes on them while they are in the water.

3. Take the time when you have your spot set up to point out your umbrella. If other umbrellas are the same color make sure you show your children landmarks that they can easily spot.

 

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4. Let your child know that if he can’t find you, no matter what, go straight to the lifeguard. Lifeguards can help a lot faster than wandering children.

5. Talk to your kids about currents and rip tides beforehand and again when you get there. Be aware of what a rip tide looks like and what it does. Make sure your child knows if he is in a rip current NOT TO SWIM AGAINST IT, he will just get tired and carried out further.

 

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These 5 things can be talked about in the first 10 minutes of arriving at the beach and can save a child’s life.

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6. SUNSCREEN! I try to remember to put it on my children before we even get down to the beach, but if you forget that’s okay. Just make sure you put it on before the children run off to play. Also, you should apply it every 2 hours, yes even the waterproof. No spray cans please, they aren’t good for your children or the environment. It’s better to lather them up with a lotion. The sun is hot, and sunburn hurts. Not to mention it’s terrible for their skin. Our top choices are Homemade Natural Sunscreen (recipe coming soon).

7. I vote for bright colored rashguards. Boys and girls can rock cool looking rashguards. It gives their skin extra protection. The brighter colors are easier to spot in the ocean, therefore safer. In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, rashguards are the shirts made for water, they dry quick and keep the sun away. They also guard your body while boogie boarding or surfboarding.

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8. For my children, we have the buddy system, if one child needs to go to the bathroom (even though a parent goes) an older child needs to go too. I feel safer, especially since my boys are using a men’s bathroom now. It would be perfect for you to have the buddy system too. As a family, it’s great to have that added security.

9. Bring lots of water, keeping yourself and the children hydrated is so important.

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10. Keep babies and animals out of the sun. If you take a baby to the beach make sure you have proper gear (SPF canopy, tent, umbrella) to protect them, as well as protective clothing. Babies have thinner skin and don’t regulate heat like adults do.

11. Remember the sun is the hottest between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm. So think of going out for the early morning hours then head in for lunch and a rest. Go back out around 3 for few more hours, this way you have missed the hours where the sun is hottest. If you decide to stay out all day, just be aware that everyone needs more water, and sunscreen during this time of the day.

I hope these tips help you have a wonderful and safe vacation.

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11 Beach Safety Tips for Kids, Keep your family safe with these Best beach safety tips and SMART beach ideas for any beach travel. Make Family Rules for the Beach and teach your kids beach safety with these tips.

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