Toddler Summer Must Haves

I cannot believe summer vacation is already here! This is my first summer with a very active toddler and need all the summer activities. It has been a hot one so far so playing outside has been a must but need some ways to cool off and stay cool.

I have so many things on the wishlist for him since he is loving being outside and all things involving water!! I put together a few things we used last summer and some new things I think he would love this summer and for many to come.

First off we need some sun protection: Bucket Hat, Brush On Sunscreen and Full Body Swimsuits are a must! Now we all know he will not wear his hat most of the time which is why I am loving brush on sunscreen to protect his whole body without the screaming rubbing in the sunscreen that never goes away. Plus it helps when he has the full body swimsuit protecting more of his body and less places sunscreen needs to be applied.

After ruining not one but two pairs of shoes, we got him some water shoes. I cannot keep him out of the water but I can stop the water from ruining his good shoes. There are so many options out there but the velcro ones seem to be his favorite at the moment!

Now for my wishlist: I would love to get him a little picnic table to play at and the umbrella can block out the sun and have a shady spot for him to eat a snack or make a mud pie. I have also seen so many moms sharing the water table and I know he would absolutely love this fishing one or honestly any of them. And last on my list is a splash pad. I do not think we can really fit it in our backyard but maybe I will try and place it where no grass will grow anyways. Does anyone have one? We do have a little sprinkler you hook to the hose but thought this may be an option he may love or I may go for a kiddie pool.

But no matter what I am excited for this summer holds and all of the memories that will come for it. I know he is only little for so long and it is time to soak up the sun and enjoy the days! :)

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What are some of your summer mom hacks? Let me know in the comments!