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We have a tommy bahama umbrella that we got at costco. We love it because it screws into the sand/dirt/grass so no matter how windy it is, it never moves!!! We always set up a little "station" for LO under the umbrella.

I also love the iplay swim diapers!
Oh, and good sunscreen of course.

I started a thread like this a couple weeks ago! Didn't get much response, but I did ask about this beach tent/shade thing and someone said they had it and liked it: http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Road-Trip-Beach-Shade/dp/B0009PUTIE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1SNWKRG6X9N8U&coliid=I1UMI4T07TH4CE

This umbrella seems to get pretty good reviews, too: http://www.amazon.com/Super-Brella-Beach-Umbrella-Blue/dp/B0047ZADSI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1SNWKRG6X9N8U&coliid=I365R45IKU4N3&psc=1

ALSO, looking into this suit: http://www.amazon.com/Coral-Protective-NoZone-Fuxia-months/dp/B00697X0MS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1SNWKRG6X9N8U&coliid=I3BV2MPTSQ9NOJ&psc=1

We ended up buying this tent based on positive reviews for our upcoming trip to Punta Cana: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014I4TYA/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We lug out our huge canopy. It's nice because it gives everyone shade (we are not lay out in the sun people even though we do love the beach) and LO can crawl around and still be in the shade. With an umbrella even the big ones just don't offer too much shade.

I'd also suggest a nice beach blanket. We got one and use it all the time for beach, picnics, etc. My LO hates walking on the sand so we stick her on the blanket and she stays put! We have one like this. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=15159081

We got a tent, rash guard, sun hat and honest co sunscreen