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The following is a handy ReDo list for a beach holiday (source: Disney)
- Wallet/Purse with cash.(sometimes we forget the most obvious things)
- Credit cards / Traveler's checks. (plus list of numbers of both)
- ID / Driver's license
- Car & House keys. (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
- Glasses / Contact lenses. (plus lens cleaner)
- Watch
- Medical insurance cards
- Prescriptions & Other medications
- Itineraries
- Tickets and reservation confirmations
- Maps and directions
- Books and magazines. For kids and adults
- Toys, playing cards, small games
- Disposable wipes. (or put damp paper towels in zippered plastic bags)
- First-aid kit
- Complete change of clothes. For each person per day. (think cool, comfortable clothing)--though if you are renting a place with laundry facilities, you may be able to get away with less
- Lightweight sweater or jacket
- Long pants. For cooler evenings
- Swimsuits. (two per person, so you'll always have a dry one)
- Beach towels. (two per person is ideal)
- Beach cover-ups / roomy T-shirts. (to throw on over swimsuit when you've had enough sun)
- Baseball cap / wide-brim hats. (to protect faces from sun)
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Sandals. (rubber, plastic or waterproof are best)
- Waterproof sunscreen. With an SPF of 30 or higher. (bring along enough to allow for liberal re-application even if it is waterproof)
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Aloe vera gel
- After Sun Body lotion
- Insect repellent. (some sunscreens for kids contain insect repellent and vice versa)
- Anti-itch cream. (for bug bites)
- Large beach bag. For toting items (a mesh bag won't allow sand to collect)
- Cooler with water
- Beverages and watery fruits. Grapes, Watermellon (stay hydrated!)
- Water safety devices. For young swimmers. (be sure these are intended as such and check beach regulations for use)
- Buckets and shovels
- Sand castle molds. (use empty deli containers, yogurt cups or two-liter plastic bottles with the upper half cut off)
- Frisbee
- Paddle ball/inflatable beach ball. and other simple beach toys
- Inflatable flotation devices. (check safety regulations)
- Kite
- Camera and film
- Zippered plastic bags. for collecting shells (or collecting wet suits after a day trip to the beach)
- Folding beach chairs
- Beach umbrella. (some beaches and hotels rent these)
- Large family-size blanket. to spread out on beach
- Toothbrushes + toothpaste
- Dental floss and mouthwash
- Deodorant
- Combs, brushes, hair accessories
- Blow dryer. (if hotel does not provide one)
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shaving supplies
- Cosmetics
- Nail clippers, scissors and emery boards
- Tweezers
- Cotton balls / swabs
- Feminine hygiene items
- Baby Car seat
- Diaper bag
- Disposable diapers
- Changing pad
- Baby powder and lotion
- Wet wipes
- Baby Bathing supplies
- Nursing pads and burp pads
- Bibs
- Baby food and spoon
- Bottles, nipples and caps
- Formula and/or juice
- Pacifiers
- Collapsible stroller. With canopy or umbrella
- Child-carrying pack. Front or back, or sling style
- Blankets
- Waterproof sheets
- Bathing supplies
- Large plastic bags. For wet clothes. (can also be used as a changing pad in a pinch)
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