kit out and stay protected on the beach

Whatever the weather, these products ease or protect you on your beach trip.

The Kid Active pop up Sun Tents from Worlds Apart, are lightweight sun shades suitable for the garden or beach. The tents have a built in UV protection factor of 50 plus. From £19.00
www.worldsapart.co.uk

Jojo Maman Bebe’s elegant boutique styled baby shops offer these practical and pretty beach goodies.

Boys swim nappy £12

UPF 50+ Swim socks £6

The Baby stage is the easy bit, this perfect beach read will give you a sporting chance for the terrible twos. Toddler Manual book £14.99

Sporty maternity swim suit £20

All available from: www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

Banana Boat’s Kids UltraMist Spray Lotion SPF50 is perfect for wrigglers who won’t stay still for the sun block application. The After Sun Gel is perfect for cooling and softening the skin after a hot day on the beach. Available from Superdrug. Chopsy review coming soon.
www.bananaboat.co.uk

The Rayshade is a sun shade with sun protection of SPF50+. Adjustable to provide shade that will extend to cover the child’s legs and feet. Single £24.47 Double £31.33

The ingenious Fold-a-Brella, is a full-sized sun shade. The UPF50+ fabric provides shade from the sun, whilst the collapsible frame folds down into a tiny roll and weighs only 1.6kgs. £24.99.

WickID ID wristbands are designed especially for image conscious 7 – 12 year olds.  Not old enough to have their own mobile, these wrist bands allow you to write phone numbers on the inside. Three pack £6.83. All available from: www.koolsun.co.uk

These funky wellies are perfect for wet weather, rainy days at the beach, and holiday treks through the country. £19.50.
www.lulasapphire.com