My Big Fun Summer Guide for Kids Big and Little

My Big Fun Summer Items and Items Guide

Here’s your guide to all the great gear and goodies you need for family fun to get you and the little ones exploring the great outdoors, staying cool in the pool, hitting the beach, and looking fabulous doing it.

Outdoors

Hit your favorite trails with the rugged BOB Sport Utility Stroller ($299), featuring three 16″ knobby tires and a state-of-the-art suspension system, ideal for strolling or jogging anywhere from the beach to bumpy trails. Or try its sister stroller, the versatile BOB Revolution ($389), which features a smaller swivel front wheel that can be locked for jogging or off-roading, available at boutiques and baby stores nationwide.

Introduce the next generation of outdoor lovers to the outdoor lifestyle with the lightweight and functional Kelty FC 3.0 baby carrier. Adjustable for parents of different sizes, the comfortable two-layer padded hipbelt and load-lifting straps help keep weight forward for better support. A five-point harness keeps children up to 50 pounds comfortable and secure. A zippered diaper bag makes changing stops a breeze, while the auto-deploy kickstand makes loading and unloading easy. Includes sun/rain hood, children’s mirror, changing mat and cell phone pocket. $200 Available at REI and Babies R Us.

The Coleman Road Trip Beach Shade Umbrella is your own private cabana to get out of the sun or an on-site changing room. It has two zippered doors, mat and two hanging pockets inside. With a little practice it can be set up in about 10 minutes. $49.99. Available at Target.

travel baby

Timi and Leslie’s stylish and adorable Le Petit Voyage Overnight Bag is designed for kids on the go, and for moms and dads who appreciate great style and functionality, complete with baby essentials including changing pad, bottle holder, diaper/wipe carrier , adjustable shoulder strap and a separate zippered compartment for shoes or clothes. It comes in cream/brown, teal/brown, and brown/teal color combinations. $250.00. Available at Saks 5th Avenue.

fun in the sun

A serious sunburn before the age of 10 can increase the chances of skin cancer by 50% in adulthood. That’s why the inventors of Sun Smart UV Protection Swimwear make boys’ swimwear with lightweight, stretchy, quick-drying fabrics that block 97% (50+SPF) of UVA and UVB rays, in fun, modern styles that children want to wear, like Superman. Two-piece UV suit with towel cape. $39.95. Available at SunSmart.ca

For a cool-out-of-the-water look, Lands’ End’s new SunLife SPF Wear line of UV-protective clothing for men, women, and kids comes in great patterns and styles like the Leaf Print Toddler Shorts ($22.50) in Vintage Olive Floral or girls’ SunLife T-Shirt ($12.50) in Seaside Pink. Available at landsend.com.

Developed by pediatrician moms, MD Moms Babysafe Sunscreen Wipes come saturated with a gentle, sweat-proof broad-spectrum SPF 30+ hypoallergenic sunscreen that protects against UVA and UBA rays, with enough sunscreen to cover the baby from head to toe. from 0 years onwards. Pack of 15 $26. Available in GAP.

better than barefoot

Geox are the perfect “breathable shoes” for summer because they combine fashion with comfortable technology. Geox offers the innovative and patented porous sole with a fibrous insert that draws sweat away from the foot while keeping feet dry and fresh. So kids can jump in puddles and still have dry feet! Cute styles like the Snake $55 and the Buggy $59.95. Available at Nordstroms.

Handmade Cape clogs will make you and the kids stand out from the crowd. Inspired by Cape’s casual lifestyle, each shoe is individually crafted from Northern European alder wood, breathable leather, and a lightweight, slip-resistant rubber sole and embellished with stylish prints and solids for mom and dad or adorable patterns for kids, like Dinosaur Blue. Kids sizes $20-$50. Men and women $78-195. Men’s sizes. Find a retailer at capeclogs.com.

ride like the wind

Every kid should have a little red Radio Flyer Classic trike with lights and sounds, equipped with a dashboard that features flashing turn signals, a horn and pedaling music, as well as a sturdy steel frame and non-slip wheels. Age 2-5 years. $69.99. Available at Toys R Us.

Secure those valuable trikes and bikes with Wordlock Bike Lock, which uses an easy-to-remember combination of letters or words, like BIKE or FAST, so kids and renters have fun choosing their own secret code from 10,000 possibilities. $14.99-$19.99. Available at Target.

Protect your cappy with the new “True Fit” helmet from Bell Sports, featuring innovative technology that provides a more secure fit and comfort. And it’s easy to put on with a one-position strap. Sizes for toddlers, children, youth and adults. $17-$26. Available at Target and Toys R Us.

what i did last summer

You’ll never have to say “How quickly they forget” when you store your family vacation snaps in tke-along’s Coby DP-152 Digital Photo Viewer Keychain, which can store over 60 photos in a variety of formats transferred via from a USB cable and also features a digital clock and calendar. $29.99. Available in pharmacies nationwide.

For the ultimate desktop book, turn your favorite vacation memories into a photo book at the CVS/pharmacy Photo Center. Printed on premium Kodak paper in one of three sizes, books can be created right at the store’s kiosk using your memory card, CD or USB flash drive. $5.99 – $14.99. Available at CVS stores.

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