https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 05:19:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2620731 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:53:56 +0000 PawPrints 2620731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>THIS was the chair we used on that beach trip! Sorry probably not helpful at this point but I was excited I found the exact chair: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Love-Take-Along-Bouncer/dp/B00G2Y65BQ" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Love-Take-Along-Bouncer/dp/B00G2Y65BQ</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2579254 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:35:55 +0000 lovehoneybee 2579254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the tent that @DesertDreams88: posted! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578143 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:39:39 +0000 PawPrints 2578143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was a loan from a friend so I'm not certain exactly what the brand was, but it was vaguely similar to this but not nearly as fancy <a href="http://gowithmechair.com/" rel="nofollow">http://gowithmechair.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578142 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:36:36 +0000 Portboston 2578142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's hollow underneath so you'd be able to push it into the sand a bit. I think it would be pretty stable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578122 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:54:09 +0000 SweetiePie 2578122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had this last year when our son just started crawling and loved it! So quick to set up, I did it on my own. And it's really big and has its own "floor" to protect from sand. </p> <p>Lightspeed Outdoors Quick Cabana Beach Tent Sun Shelter, Blue <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LGV2PA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gLiDxb1G7NZ4R" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LGV2PA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gLiDxb1G7NZ4R</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578118 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:41:45 +0000 PinkElephant 2578118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I coukd have sworn mine has a 3 point harness - sorry! Makes me wonder what is actually packed away in my basement! 😝 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578111 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:35:30 +0000 Foodnerd81 2578111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: yeah in still considering it anyway (used like you said). It is stable enough on the sand? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578109 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:29:00 +0000 Portboston 2578109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know you said you don't want to buy the bumbo but you might check craigslist for one. Ive seen them on there for $10. We bought ours at a consignment shop for $20. Totally worth it if you are planning to go often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578039 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:26:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 2578039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: ha- I have that exact item in my bathroom right now! It was a hand me down and I never actually saw it for sale. But she likes to sit up from reclining so would topple herself out if I left her for a second. As it is she sits up in the bouncy seat and gets her head caught in front of the dangling parts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578020 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:09:27 +0000 PinkElephant 2578020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How about using a mesh bath sling as a baby beach chair? </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Deluxe-Baby-Bather/dp/B003BTXSCE/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1467245339&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=mesh+bath+seat" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Deluxe-Baby-Bather/dp/B003BTXSCE/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1467245339&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=mesh+bath+seat</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2578002 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:12:01 +0000 Foodnerd81 2578002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: well if it goes well we will probably go more often, but no it's not a big trip. I do feel like a tent would be good to have for a number of reasons though. What is the baby beach chair you mentioned? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2577990 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:51:17 +0000 DesertDreams88 2577990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been using a sun canopy. Ours require 3 easy tent poles and takes about 5 min to set up via 2 adulta. In regards to movement, it can be zipped up all the way or part of the way or none of the way. There are also pop-up play tents available but I couldn't sit in there and nurse him.<br /> A picture... he rolled during his nap today :(</p> <p>[attach=5393/16/o9k25h.600x337.20160629_141515.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2577962 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:23:28 +0000 PawPrints 2577962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can definitely understand not wanting to buy more crap, but when we took our 3.5-mo old to Hawaii for a week I do not think I would have had much fun wearing her the entire time we were on the beach - and she hated the Bumbo. We loved our little baby pop-up tent and also this little baby beach chair (like a hammock she buckled into, much more comfortable than a Bumbo) to set her down in. The tent was, to me, an essential. This is the one we bought; it folds down into a flat circle for packing: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Schylling-2166-Infant-UV-Playshade/dp/B0014I4TYA" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Schylling-2166-Infant-UV-Playshade/dp/B0014I4TYA</a></p> <p>I think it's likely you could resell it for most of retail if you want, after the trip.</p> <p>[ETA] Oh just saw this is a short outing for you not a big vacation. Just take a PnP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2577911 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:51:26 +0000 Foodnerd81 2577911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@honeybear: yes definitely a short trip. I am thin king late morning before nap. And probably baby wearing I just think I will get really hot. Luckily it's like a ten minute drive!</p> <p>@mauxie: I was look at the Go Pod or something but like you, I don't really want to buy more crap. Will probably just baby wear. We don't have a bumbo or I would- another thing I kind of want but don't want to buy for probably our last baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2577907 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:47:17 +0000 MrsSRS 2577907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumbo? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2577900 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:34:51 +0000 mauxie 2577900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am in this situation, too.. LO3 is 5 months, can't sit well yet, but rolls/scoots. I don't know how it will go at the beach putting him on a towel bc of all the sand! Don't want it getting into his face and stuff.. which I'm sure will be flying around a bit bc of my 3 yr old and 2 yr old. I looked into travel exersaucers but don't really want to spend the money on something that will barely be used...</p> <p>Aside from the usual beach stuff, I think we will babywear and maybe take one of the baby chairs we have (bumbo or prince lionheart), if there's space in our wagon. </p> <p>Don't forget babypowder or cornstarch for when you need help getting all the sand off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2577890 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:15:00 +0000 honeybear 2577890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My strategy with an infant was short trips and minimal stuff: blanket, towel, water, hats and rashguards for everyone, sunscreen, and snacks (if it's been a while since or going to be a while until a meal). I took my 6 month-old into the water with me regularly, although I obviously didn't swim and I wouldn't have done it if the ocean was rough. I liked wearing LO in a carrier onto and off the beach, so I had hands free for carrying the bag. I really liked walking along the edge of the water with the baby in the carrier. You could do that while your husband watches your older child, or everyone could go! I went for some really long walks this way when LO was an infant. </p> <p>This is still my basic beach strategy. We go, we play hard, and then we go home. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/precrawler-beach-essentials#post-2577771 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:10:09 +0000 Foodnerd81 2577771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What gear was essential for beach time with an infant? I feel like we are in a tricky stage with my 6 month old- she's not crawling but she rolls and scoots, so she can move from wherever I put her. But she can't sit up well so I can't do that little trick of a little baby pool for her to sit in. And since we have an almost 3 year old who will be running around it would be nice if I can put her down sometimes (though I'll definitely do this as a two adults two kids situation for the time being!!) </p> <p>Any favorite tips and tricks? </p>