Must-Haves Summer Essentials For a Child-Friendly Day At The Beach

They’ll love making a splash with these new-season kids’ swimwear and babies’ beach essentials.

Warmer weather is once again upon us, which means days spent by the water are set to become a joyful necessity. As you get ready for family time spent in the sun, you’ll need practical and playful swimwear for them to frolic in, plus good-time toys that make for a fun day out for all. Here’s our edit of everything you’ll need to see out your most cherished summer yet.

Left: MINIHAHA Sienna Sequin Long-Sleeved Swimsuit, BLING2O Mermaid Classic Goggles, DAVID JONES Montego Beach Towel. Right: MINIHAHA Ava Long-Sleeved Swimsuit, BLING2O Glam Lash Goggles.

BEBE BY MINIHAHA Ruby Long-Sleeved Swimsuit

Baby love

This season, the sweetest styles are those covered in florals, stripes and ruffles – and that have them covered from the sun, too. Practical rashies and all-in-ones will keep them content and your mind at ease as they make the most of a day in the sunshine.

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COUNTRY ROAD

Logo Swimsuit

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ROCK YOUR BABY

Boho Floral Baby Romper

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HUXBABY

Smiley Rashguard

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DAVID JONES

Long-Sleeved Sunsuit

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Boys just wanna have fun

Their agenda might be ‘maximum fun’, but yours can be ‘maximum practicality’, with quality swimwear in tonal blues and greys that will protect them from the sun, too. Look for bold logos and lettering for a beach look that’s as cool as them.

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Clockwise from bottom: DAVID JONES Montego Beach Towel; QUIKSILVER All Time Long-Sleeved Rashie, QUIKSILVER Radness Volley Shorts; QUIKSILVER All Time UPF50 Rash Vest, QUIKSILVER Neo Geo Volley Youth Boardshorts; ROXY Peachy Vibes Long-Sleeved Onesie; ROXY Riding Time Onesie, ROXY Honey Coconut Cap.

DAVID JONES

Mac Logo Tee

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TOMMY HILFIGER

Medium Drawstring Boardshorts

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DAVID JONES

Boys Long-Sleeved Rashie

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ROCK YOUR KID

To Infinity Long-Sleeved Rashie Swim Short Set

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MARLO Capri Floral Maxi Dress

Girls, girls, girls

They’ll be happy to cover up from the sun in a rashie that’s as pretty and playful as those from Country Road, Roxy and Huxkid. What’s more, a timeless floral dress is the perfect throw-on when you’re ready to call it a day.

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COUNTRY ROAD

Logo Rashie Top

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ROXY

Rainbow and Sun Long-Sleeved Onesie

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DAVID JONES

Cali Utility Playsuit

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HUX

Unicorn Long-Sleeved Ballet Swimsuit

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All the extras

While family beach days might be more ‘carefully considered’ than ‘carefree’ (sunscreen – check; towels – check; snacks – check; water – check), essentials from the likes of Sheridan, Polo Ralph Lauren and Skip Hop will make packing everything in all the more enjoyable. Plus, towels and sun-smart hats in fun stripes and prints will mean they won’t want to leave a thing behind.

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SHERIDAN BABY Cancun Kids’ Hooded Poncho

SHERIDAN BABY

Cancun Kids’ Hooded Poncho

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SKIP HOP

Simon Shark Snack Cup

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DAVID JONES

Reversible Bucket Hat

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BLING2O

Fish-N-Chips Goggles

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B. TOYS Summer Beach Bag

Fun and games

Whether it’s beach cricket or sand castles, inject their (and your) summer pastimes with new life. Fun-filled games from B. Toys, Wahu, Fisher Price and Nerf will satiate even the most energetic of beach bunnies.

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B. TOYS

B. Travel Beach Wagon

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WAHU

Cricket Set

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WAHU

Pool Party The Big O

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NERF

Fortnite GL

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