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August 10, 2020

Things To Keep In Your Pool Bag

I’ll be here tomorrow with a recap of our beach trip to the Outer Banks. Until then, here’s a sneak peek into the items I keep in our beach and pool bag to give you ideas of things to keep in your yours – so you’re always prepared and ready to splash! 


I pack our pool bag back up the minute we get home from the pool so it’s ready to go the next time we need it. (Well actually I usually wash our towels first, and then re-pack it!) These are the basics we keep inside so we’re always ready to dash out the door.

What’s In Our Pool Bag!

  1. Scout BJ Bag. It’s huge and has great pockets (six total) and mostly waterproof.
  2. Water friendly ring sling. This is great for younger babies or if Birch is not in a swimming mood. In and out of the water!
  3. Wet bag set of 3. These are great for wet suits or diapers or just storing smaller things things.
  4. Snacks! We always have a pouch or two, and I love these Almond Butter Bars from TJs.
  5. Hand sanitizer. Even before the virus we used this often.
  6. Zinc-based sunscreens. A stick for kids faces, sheer for mom face, a mist for bodies, and a lotion for all-purpose.
  7. Great kid goggles. Found these in a two-pack on Amazon!
  8. Wearable Turkish Towel for me. Love this thing! I can put it on and still help the kids hands free. Mine is local but something like this would be similar!
  9. The best sun hat! Top-knot friendly. Velcros in the back. It even rolls up for easy travel.
  10. Toddler Turkish towel poncho. From Etsy! I love Turkish towels for being so lightweight and easy to pack. This is also great because I can take off his wet swim diaper and put on a dry one while he’s mostly under a towel.
  11. Second wet bag. Packed with swim and regular diapers plus a changing pad and wipes.
  12. Pineapple swim trunks and neon rash guard. Mazen has matching ones!
  13. i play baby sun hat. SPF and neck cover.
  14. Birch’s floatie vest. To help him learn to swim and kick!
  15. Quilt for sitting in the grass. For snacks or post-swimming outfit changes.

Not photographed:

  • Swig wine tumbler. Because summertime!
  • Birch’s little boat float! He loves to play “motorboat motorboat go so slow.”
  • We use the stroller to help carry everything in!
  • Kohv sunglasses (I’m usually wearing them)
  • Mazen’s towel poncho (he usually wears it)

What’s in your pool bag?

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  1. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:33 am

    It’s been so long since I’ve been to the pool! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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  2. Erika says

    August 10, 2020 at 10:35 am

    We can’t go to the pool without toys. My son likes to bring a ball or two and sinking rings for me to throw in for him. My daughter brings dolls, cups, watering can, mermaids and squirting toys.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      August 10, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Good addition!! We have some skipper balls that we toss that were at dad’s house, and usually there are tons of toys there to play with but not since COVID began.

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    August 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    You are so good at organization! Would love suggestions for bags to use this fall for moms. I feel like I need something washable that has pockets to separate dirty masks from clean etc. Also any organization ideas you have for a mudroom /backpack/clean and dirty mask station for our houses as we head into school in times of pandemic!

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      August 12, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      I would recommend getting some wet bags like these to use for dirty masks! They are usually for dirty diapers or baby clothes but would work well for any dirty things.

      Reply
  4. Amber says

    August 22, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Bring along baby powder for beach trips. It dusts the sand right off of your skin. I have a small can that lives in my bag and it’s a lifesaver.

    Reply

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