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Swim Shoes  

One-time purchase

Age needed: 9 months

Swim shoes protect your baby’s feet from sand or rocks on the beach, which can be extremely hot and burn his feet. They also protect him from slipping on wet surfaces at a pool or waterpark. Swim shoes are designed to get wet and can be worn in the pool, ocean, or lake.

Function: Protects your baby’s feet when he is walking on the beach or waterpark and also in the pool, ocean, or lake

Special Features or Considerations:

• Hook-and-loop closure
• Stretchy fabric that is adjustable
• Adjustable strap
• Water-resistant
• Textured outsole

Sunglasses                               

One-time purchase

Age needed: 6 months

Sunglasses protect your baby’s eyes from the sun’s UVA/UVB rays. Some sunglasses have a built-in flexible band that keeps the sunglasses from falling off your baby’s head. Usually the band is adjustable.

Function: Protects your baby’s eyes from the sun

Special Features or Considerations:

• 100% UVA/UVB protection
• Flexible material
• Color

Beach Towels               

One-time purchase

Age needed: 3 months

A beach towel is a summer essential for the beach or pool. A small beach towel or hooded bath towel for your baby eliminates the bulk of regular adult-size towels.

Function: Dries off your baby after swimming at the beach or pool

Special Features or Considerations:

• Absorbent
• Organic cotton
• Machine washable
• May come in fun prints and bright colors to coordinate with his swimwear

Sun Hat                                   

Multiple purchases

Age needed: Newborn

A sunhat designed with a wide brim helps protect your baby from the sun’s UV rays. Lightweight fabrics that wick away moisture help keep him cool and dry. Some hats come with an under-the-chin strap that ties, snaps, or closes in place with hook-and-loop closure to help the sunhat stay in place.

Function: Covers your baby’s head and protects him from the sun

Special Features or Considerations:

• UPF 50+
• 100% cotton or microfiber
• Machine washable
• May be purchased as a set, matching your baby’s swimsuit or trunks

Rashguard  

Multiple purchases

Age needed: 3 months

Rashguards protect your baby from the sun during outdoor water activities. They can be paired with a swim diaper or swim trunks for your baby to wear in the pool. UPF 50+ Lycra material can be worn in the water and is stretchy to go over his head. They come in both short- and long-sleeved options.

Function: Protects your baby’s skin from the sun and rashes that may come with outdoor activities

Special Features or Considerations:

• UPF 50+
• May be purchased as a set, matching your baby’s swimsuit or trunks

Sun Protection Shirt     

Multiple purchases

Age needed: 6 months

Sun protection shirts protect your baby’s skin during outdoor activities in the sun. They are designed with lightweight, UV-blocking fabric.

Functions: Protects your baby’s skin from the sun and rashes that may come with outdoor play activities

Special Features or Considerations:

• UPF 50+
• Machine washable

Cover-up                                  

Multiple purchases

Age needed: 3 months

Cover-ups made from absorbent materials such as cotton terry are designed to be worn after swimming in the pool or on the beach. They may pull over or zip up. Some have a hood and pockets.

Function: Keeps your baby dry and warm after being in the water or playing on the beach

Special Features or Considerations:

• UPF 50+
• Machine washable
• Cotton terry

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