It’s hard to believe Summer is officially here. I’ve compiled a list of 5 of my best tips/tricks/products to make the next few months of longgggg summer days together a little bit easier! 😘
1) ☀️Applying sunscreen to kids is a full-time job during the summer. I found these fun zinc sticks that work like faceprint and my kids loved using them last year! Just replaced my stash to have on hand this summer!
2) 🫧 Bubbles are life for kids- especially toddlers. I posted this recently on instagram, but I JUST figured out a way to avoid the inevitable spilling of bubbles meltdown! I’m sure you kids are like mine and want to do *everything* themselves 🫠 Tape the wand to something (I have it taped to our basketball hoop) and BOOM independence and lack of spills!
3) 👙Yet another parenting hack I wish I knew sooner: the swim diaper layer!When headed to the pool, put on the swim diaper, and then layer a real diaper on top for the car ride. When you arrive, simply remove the real diaper and pull the bathing suit back up!Swim diapers aren’t absorbant, hence why you can wear them in water. So, if the child pees on the ride there, you will be dealing with a soaked car seat 👎🏼
4) 📆 One of the hardest parts of summer to me is all of the logistics. All of the camps, lessons, trips, parties, etc are so fun… but can be a headache to keep track of (especially with multiple kids!) I have been using our Hearth Display since Christmas and let me tell you, it has changed the game for my mental load. It is simple to use, and everyone’s schedule is all in one place! Can’t recommend it enough. Use my link to get $40 off!
5) Finally, if you plan to travel at all this summer, and you have a child age 0-3, you NEED a slumberpod. Hands-down my favorite travel item to ensure everyone gets the best sleep possible! My link gets you 15% off any purchase on their website. The travel sound machine is also one of my favorites! (It has a shush feature for newborns!).
As always, if you need ANY help with sleep or have questions about travel/routines/etc, I’m here for you! Reach out and let’s start your summer off well rested!
You got this!
xoxo,
Elizabeth