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It’s almost August and California’s been having wonderful weather all summer-long!  It’s hot enough to go to the pool, but not uncomfortably hot where you just want to take cover and hide.  Although we don’t have a pool in our backyard, we do live in a neighborhood that has a pretty nice community pool, including a wading pool (only 1-feet deep) for the little ones.  We have been taking advantage of this beautiful weather by going every chance we get!

These are some of the essentials we always bring with us to the pool:

1.  Baby Banz Sunglasses – I love these because the strap wraps all around Baby HH’s head and keeps it secure and in place.  The lenses are also really big so I know they’re really protecting her eyes from the sun.  She looks like such a little diva in them!

2.  Water Shoes – We have these Speedo brand ones and they’re perfect for protecting little feet from the hot cement.  They can also wear it into the water and helps prevent them from slipping.

3.  i.Play Hat – We got this hat because of the extra sun protection (UPF 50+) it provides.  It has a wide enough brim and has a chin strap to keep the hat in place.

4.  Rash Guard Set – We recently got this adorable rash guard set to give Baby HH even more full body protection from the sun.  Can’t go to the pool without some sort of swimsuit!  Well… you can, but Mr. HH doesn’t like that. 

5.  California Baby SPF 30+ Sunblock – Must protect that delicate baby skin!!  I’m always worried that she’ll come home looking like a lobster if we stay out too long.  California Baby comes highly rated on the Skin Deep database so you can feel safe knowing you’re putting something non-toxic on your baby’s skin.

6.  Terry Cover-Up – We love this cover-up and because it’s made out of terry cloth and is great at absorbing water.  Super cute and it zips up the front so it’s really easy to put on and take off to keep Baby HH warm and cozy.

7.  Lightspeed Quick Cabana – So this isn’t quite for the pool, but it’s great for the beach to protect the whole family from the sun!!  I had to add it on here because I love this pop-up Cabana so much.  It’s worth spending a little extra money for this one because you do not want to spend too much time trying to setup at the beach when you have impatient little munchkins running circles around you.  It’s quick to setup and easy to break down.  Highly recommend!

8. Hooded towel – Of course you can use any ol’ towel to bring to the pool, but these toddler sized towels are perfect for the little ones.  I use the hood to dry off her hair first, then I quickly wrap the rest of the towel around her.  How can you resist the cute animal designs?

9.  Swimways Baby Spring Float – Love this float!  It’s for kids up to 2-years old, and it comes with a shade so your LO is protected even in the water.  It also comes with a few pool toys so your LO has plenty of things to play with while in the water.

What are your pool-time essentials?  Do you agree/disagree with anything on this list?