I'm going to have a sandy baby tomorrow! need some tips for making my sons first day at the beach manageable?

Question

especially how to get all the sand off of him before coming home. he's 9 months old.

anything will help though!!

& how to i get him to nap?? i can't find one of those things you can put your baby in on the beach... i waited too long to shop.

oops.

Answer 1

I have heard that if you put baby powder on them before they play in the sand it comes off easier and then you could also put some on while trying to get the sand off.  As for the nap you could try one of those big umbrellas to block the sun and put him on a blanket.  Good Luck and Have Fun!

Answer 2

You can get these dome shape tent type things that just pop up specifically for outdoor activities.  You can get them from the cheap shops for about $20 they are great for when he needs a nap- it keeps the wind from blowing the sand around your baby.  

Make sure you use lots of baby sensitive sunscreen for your son (which you prob already know) i just thought i would remind you- cos they say that all skin damage occurs within a childs first 10yrs of life.  

Just use a tap/ shower at the beach to wash him off- or if he isnt too bad just take some wipes to get rid of the excess sand.  

Good luck and  have a great time!

Answer 3

Bring an umbrella to protect him and you from the sun.  Put a blanket down.  Make sure that the sand is not scalding because it can really heat up.  Bring plenty of drinks.  As for napping... I took my 9 month old to the zoo and she stayed up the entire time through her nap, just so happy to be seeing so much.  She slept on the way home.  It doesn't hurt to break schedule now and then.  :P

With sand... my mom used to just strip us in the bathroom and wash us off with water from home.  It doesn't get all of it but it helps the car.  In the car, lay out things to catch the sand, like beachtowels or sheets.  Just plan on pulling the carseat apart and shaking everything out later.  You just can't keep the sand out.  And change the diaper before going home.  I know more than one baby that tried to sneak the beach home that way.  ;)

Watch out for allergies though.  The sand, the water, they all have fish in them which means if there is a shell or fish allergy then the baby may start reacting.  If a reaction happens, wash the baby completely with clean water, and then take them to a hospital as it can get worse.

And remember sun safety above all else.  Baby's that age really can't have sunscreen, so a floppy hat, a shirt, and the umbrella is really important.  There's nothing so horrible as a baby with a sunburn, not to mention it can be very dangerous.

Answer 4

let your baby crawl around(if he's crawling yet).I've taken my daughter to the beach several times and she loves it.There is somewhere to wash your baby off at all beaches so that solves the sand being everywhere.my daughter just took a nap in my arms.Oh and good luck with your son eating sand...for some reason babies love it.