When you have children, the beach bag can become a deadweight very difficult to load, both physically and psychologically. Who has not got cold sweats before the provisioning that entails taking their offspring to the beach for the first time. It is not strange to see sweaty parents, buried under impossible umbrellas and mountains of buckets, shovels and towels, on the way to the beach.
We saw the other day how we must face the beach adventure so that it does not become an impossible mission that will make our deserved vacations bitter. Today I bring you some practical tips to face this overwhelming dilemma: The beach bag, what do I take with me?
Save the proportions
It is true that the beach bag must be wide so that it fits us, but be careful, a bag that is too large does nothing more than invite us to fill it with gadgets that are not always necessary. Further, The size of the beach bag should be proportional to that of the person carrying the load.
To the last
Parents, as a general rule, have a worrying tendency to become techno addicts. Nothing seems enough for our children. From monitors with camera, vibration and tsunami detector to goretex beach bags with an infinity of refrigerated, waterproofed and even soundproofed compartments. In this eagerness to equip ourselves only with the best, we sometimes lose sight of the ultimate goal of the objects we buy and use.
In the case of the beach bag, far from what you may believe, the ultimate goal is that be easy to shake sand. For this, the best option is that of a single large receptacle that we can easily shake and a small accessory pocket with zipper for the mobile, keys and the boiler. Everything else is eager to spend your life trying to clean impossible recesses of sand.
Nor is it necessary to combine us with the swimsuits of the whole family. One thing discreet and washable It will become our best ally. All-life straw carrycot is a very versatile and affordable alternative.
Admission policy
It is essential to be very strict with our admission policy to the beach bag: Only necessities that have passed through the relevant impermeability and pringue tests allowed. A poorly chosen item, such as a cream jar that does not close or a poorly packaged food, can bitter our beach experience.
Feet on the ground
Before the situation of what to put in the beach bag it is convenient to reach a Zen state of extreme realism.
Let's face it, if you go to the beach with children you're not going to use the iPod, or the newspaper, except to scare flies. Your eyes and ears will be dedicated exclusively to avoid drowning your offspring. The same goes for towels, it is not necessary to bring as many towels as members of the beach party. With children, in case of sitting on a ratillo, he will do it on the shore, in the area of wet earth and never for a period of time greater than five minutes.
Let's not talk about sunbathing, from now on, you will wear an atypical brown typical of the father who spends the day behind his offspring, squatting on the castle in turn or submerged to the waist fighting with poorly swollen sleeves. Towels are more props than a real need.
The multiplication of breads and bags
The toughest issue regarding beach bags is that of toys. How many water guns, sand molds and balls should a father carry to prove his unconditional love? The answer ranges from few to almost none. Pay attention to me, if the children are very small, a bucket and a moderate-sized shovel are more than enough. At most we can add an inflatable ball.
For children with a certain capacity for discernment, from three years on, it is convenient to get one of those transparent plastic backpacks that they sell full of bucket and shovels. The decision is easy, The child can choose which toys to take as long as they fit in his backpack and be able to transport them by himself. This way you will learn to choose before leaving home with what you will play that day and to value the effort of carrying your own leisure.
Essentials
In my case I have it clear, as I have been adding girls to our family I have been refining my packaging and selection technique for the days of beach or pool. This is what you can find is our beach bag:
- Two bottles of cream factor 50. There is no risk here and the cream boats have the terrible mania of getting stuck when one least expects it.
- A comb and a tangle spray. Fundamental to unravel the hair of my girls without dramas.
- A spare swimsuit for a girl.
- One towel for every two people.
- A plastic bag with several pieces of fruit and a knife.
- A bottle of water.
- Caps for all.
- A pair of water diapers and a pack of wet wipes.
- The sleeves for La Cuarta and the corks for La Tercera.
- House keys and some boiler.
And nothing more, in the playful every stick that holds its candle.
I hope these humble tips help you decide every time you wonder What do I take in the beach bag?
