Tip 1: Always pack baby powder - it makes getting sand off of your babies skin so much easier especially in all the hard to clean places.

Tip 2: Only put a swim diaper on if your child is actually going in the water...as swimmers don't hold much over time.

Tip 3: Bring extra swimsuits and a change of clothes in a plastic bag

Tip 4: Pack 2 water bottles per child. 1 for drinking and 1 for cleaning off sandy feet (or sandy food!)

Tip 5: Don't forget to pack hats and sunscreen!

Tip 6: Beach toys galore! Bath toys make good beach toys too! Cups are also lots of fun in the sand.

Tip 7: Large park blankets such as skip hop's or JJ cole's are great for your "home base"

Tip 8: Be sure to pack a small first aid kit - you never know when your child (or you) will step on something sharp.

Tip 9: Umbrellas or a beach tent can make for a fun hideaway for kids to play.

Tip 10: Have Fun and take lots of pictures to capture the memories.