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6 Tips for a Perfect Beach Day: Beach and Ocean Safety Supplies

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May 19, 2022 //  by Home Jobs By Mom//  4 Comments




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person squeezing sunscreen into hands: 6 Tips for a Perfect Beach Day: Beach and Ocean Safety Supplies

A trip to the beach with the kids always makes for a great family day out. The sun, the sea, and the sand are just some things that make a day at the seaside enjoyable, but there are some pretty significant risks involved. There is plenty of fun and thrills to be had (who doesn’t love fish and chips and ice cream?), but you need to be aware of the hazards that pose a danger to your little ones. Some are easy to spot, and your kids should be able to keep themselves safe, but others can catch you out and leave you wondering why you never thought of it until it was too late. Have a look below to learn some of the safety risks to look out for when you’re at the beach and how to avoid them. Plus, don’t forget to pack your essential ocean safety supplies!

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Make sure to use sunblock and reapply often

ocean safety supplies: sunscreen

Sunburn is common, and while mild redness won’t do you too much harm as an adult, a bad burn can be very dangerous for children. Make sure you use a quality sunblock and make sure you apply it well. Don’t forget the ears, the tip of the nose, and the back of the neck, and reapply after going in the water.

Your swimwear can also help to protect you from the sun. Some fabrics have built-in sun protection, meaning you won’t get sun damage through your clothes. Baby Swimwear is often found with this level of protection – their skin is incredibly delicate and vulnerable, so their clothes need to be able to protect them.

Ocean safety supplies: sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and sun-protective clothing

The tide can come in quickly and trap you

This is a hazard that can easily catch you out. If you haven’t checked the tide or been at the beach all day, you might find yourself trapped by the incoming waves. Never allow your children out of your sight as they may end up in a cove that rapidly floods.

The tide can come in surprisingly fast. So even if your area is dry, a place down the coast could already be underwater. Check the tides before heading to the beach, and ensure your kids know what to do if they find themselves trapped.

Ocean safety supplies: Life jackets and other flotation devices

Cliffs can collapse at any moment

You often see families sheltering from the wind at the base of cliffs or even exploring waterfalls cascading down onto the beach. Under no circumstances, however, should you copy them.

Cliffs can collapse at any moment, and thousands of people are killed every year by falling rocks. It might look warm and sheltered, but just one small pebble can knock you out or kill a child.

Walkers and sheep can often be found at the top of cliffs which can send rocks down, so make sure that your kids know never to go near them, no matter how nice it might look.

Heatstroke can be a serious problem for kids

ocean safety supplies: water bottles

Spending all day in warm, salty water and then on hot, dry sand in the sun will make you thirsty. Kids can get dehydrated very quickly without realizing it, leading to heatstroke. In severe cases, heatstroke requires hospital treatment, but in all likelihood, you’re probably quite a long way from the closest hospital.

Take plenty of water with you, and make sure everyone keeps drinking it throughout the day. A first-aid kit may also be helpful – keep an emergency bottle of water in there just in case.

Ocean safety supplies: Water bottles and fruits/vegetables with high water content

Jellyfish can pack a powerful sting

Jellyfish are not common on all beaches, but they can pack a powerful sting if you tread on one. While it’s unlikely to kill you, a bad sting can be excruciating for a young child.

Whatever you do, don’t urinate on the sting! Urine, along with fresh seawater, will actually aggravate the stingers and cause them to release more venom. Instead, rinse the skin with vinegar to denature the venom.

Keep a small bottle in your first aid kit, tweezers to pluck out stingers, and make sure it’s with you wherever you are on the beach. If there are hot showers nearby, the hot water can help reduce the pain but only after using vinegar and tweezers.

Ocean safety supplies: First aid kit, vinegar, and tweezers

There is a lot of litter on popular beaches, which can cause injuries

Unfortunately, many popular beaches are now strewn with litter. Over time, the debris is broken down by the waves, making it more dangerous. Litter to look out for includes broken glass, sharp metal (such as drinks cans), needles, baby wipes, and condoms. These items can result in cuts and illness. So if the beach is covered in them, it’s best to leave and find a cleaner one.

Don’t be tempted to pick up litter with your bare hands – you may cause yourself injury or illness. You can always come back one day and do a litter pick with the right equipment!

Ocean safety supplies: Gloves, grabber tool, metal detector, and trash bags

Ultimately, if you remember these tips, you’ll have a great family day out. Just make sure your kids know how to keep safe, too, and don’t forget the picnic blanket!

Can you share any other beach safety for kids ideas with us?

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Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.

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  1. Lauryn R

    May 21, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    These are great tips, thanks for sharing! I haven’t been to the beach in years, which makes me sad. There is nothing more relaxing and fun than being on the beach! Hopefully I will be able to take my family very soon.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 8, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      I hope you get to have a beach day soon!

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  2. Sandy C.

    May 23, 2022 at 9:41 am

    Oh boy, with all the fun that the beach brings, you do really have to be on your guard all the time. All your tips are very necessary. I would add – be VERY careful about digging large holes in the sand! Last week in New Jersey, a brother and sister (18 and 17, not toddlers) dug a large hole in the sand at the beach. The sand suddenly collapsed into the hole, and though the girl escaped, her brother died. EMS couldn’t get him out soon enough. So sad! Dig LITTLE holes in the sand if you must.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 8, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      I read about that awful beach day story too. So crazy and sad!

      Reply

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