KidsMap Team
28. June, 2026
The sun is shining, the kids are excited, and it’s time to head to the beach, lake, or swimming pool. But just as you arrive, you realize the sunscreen, spare clothes, or your child’s favorite toy is still sitting at home.
To help you avoid those last minute surprises, we’ve put together a simple checklist of everything worth packing for a fun family day by the water.
Wet swimsuits aren’t ideal for the journey home or for staying outside when the weather cools down. Be sure to pack:
If you’re planning to spend the whole day by the water, UPF 50+ sun protective clothing is a great choice, offering children a high level of protection from the sun, even while they’re playing in the water. You can find it in the Piháček collection, which includes not only children’s clothing but also matching family collections featuring coordinated designs. Through these products, Piháček also guides families to its educational website, where parents can find valuable information about skin cancer prevention, photoprotection, and proper sun safety.
One towel is often not enough, especially for younger children. We recommend bringing:
Children’s skin is much more sensitive to the sun than adults’.
Don’t forget to pack:
For reliable sun protection, we recommend BOEP SPF 50+ mineral sunscreen, which is gentle even on sensitive children’s skin.
A hungry child can quickly bring even the best day out to an end.
Great options include:
Children often forget to drink while they’re busy swimming and playing.
Pack:
Water shoes are especially useful at lakes, ponds, or rocky beaches. They help protect little feet from:
You don’t need to bring half the toy room.
Usually, these essentials are enough:
Planning a day by the water but still missing a few essentials? At Lavly, you’ll find a wide selection of summer gear for children all in one place. From sunglasses, UPF hats and clothing, beach towels and bags to sandals, water shoes, beach toys, inflatable water toys, paddling pools, and children’s life jackets. It’s an easy way to get the whole family ready for fun-filled summer adventures by the water.
It’s always a good idea to keep these essentials close by:
Instead of putting together your own first aid kit, consider a fully equipped family first aid kit from Pomuze.to. Designed by parents for real family needs, it includes carefully selected first aid essentials and a practical layout that helps you find everything quickly, even in stressful situations. It’s also proudly made in the Czech Republic using durable materials, making it perfect for day trips and family holidays.
A simple waterproof bag can save the rest of your belongings on the way home.
Things don’t always go according to plan when you’re out with children, and that’s perfectly okay. Sometimes the biggest success is simply enjoying a relaxing day together without stress.
A day by the water is one of the most popular summer activities for families. When you’ve packed everything you need, all that’s left is to enjoy quality time together and make wonderful summer memories.
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