They’re functional , they’re fun, and they keep us safe all summer long. They’re the summer essentials we turn to year after year.
We’ve just rounded them all up in one place! Once these are on hand, you’re ready to start the summer fun.
These Are the Best of the Best Summer Essentials
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60 Pack. These really work. All Natural Citronella Essential Oil Insect Repllent Patch
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COOLOO
Detangling Hair Brush – we started loving this one!
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Coppertone
See more of our top sunscreens over here, and read our post on top sunscreens for you.
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Sun Bum
This one is special for the face.
Another great option for kids to apply on their face here.
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Amazon
The product that has given moms everywhere more peace of mind by the pool.
Here is an option with more support for younger or skinnier children.
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6 Pack
Definitely not as reliable as the puddle jumper, but good to have on hand if you have a pool where lots of kids visit.
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These are not the thickest but great to send the kids off to the pool with.
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Always hard to find. This one has a great fit and comes in lots of color options.
This Under Armour option is also great!
Read our post on swimsuits for tweens and teens.
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Salt Water Sandals
100% leather and made for versatile in-and-out of water wear.
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MEN/WOMEN/TEENS
REPEL
This natural bug repellent smells so good you’ll want to spray it on yourself all night long. The lemon and eucalyptus formula will keep bugs away for up to 6 hours, and doesn’t feel greasy or sticky to the touch.
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Lots of colors. This is a favorite water bottle for kids and even toddlers.
Here is a thermos option for children.
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Great Value
Keep water bottles in your freezer.
When going out for the day take a frozen bottle along; it will be defrosted (and not heated although left in a hot car) and perfect for your drive home.
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Tried and tested. These work well for boys and girls.
Lots of colors and sizes all the way up to 14.
This same hooded robe is available in Men’s. (We purchased an xs for a 5’3” boy)
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UNIQLO
This is super soft and very thin and lightweight. It’s the perfect zipup for teens/ women to throw over their swimsuit and head to the pool with.
Lots of colors. Great price.
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LULULEMON
This is a favorite! Its thicker for those chilly nights in camp. It’s pricey but the quality holds up for years and is worth the investment.
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AEROPOSTALE
For those staff members that need collared polos. These are a great price and great quality.
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CLOVERY
Last minute extra pair of quality sneakers for the boys. ( lots of other colors available too)
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Great roundup! Any suggestions for puddle jumper type thing for toddlers under 30 lb? 1.5-2 year old. And hooded towel/robe? Thanks!!!
Stearns infant puddle jumper.
I like The Speedo puddle jumper it has a vest and the kids can’t pull their arms out.
Target has a hooded towel.
https://www.target.com/p/shark-kids–39–hooded-towel-navy—sun-squad–8482-/-/A-81279513
Great! Thank you!
What are other good water bottles for kids , but without a straw.. to keep their water cold all day
The Thermos Funtainer is the best! Ice cubes are still there after a whole day outside. Smaller, but still there. So the water really does stay cold all day, they can just keep refilling. It does have a straw, and you need to clean it once in awhile but the straw/top part is easily (and cheaply) replaceable when needed. Highly highly recommend. Comes in tons of fun patterns and colours. There’s a 12 oz and a 16 oz
Anyone have the set of 6 towels, and can comment on the quality, as some of the recent reviews are not good?
thanks!
We got them last year. Still holding up well and will be using them again for this year and possibly buying Another pack.
Such a great post! Thanks so much! The hooded bath robe for girls are out of stock. Any other suggestions?
Thank you! The girls swim coverup link doesn’t work.
This has been unbelievably helpful. Please keep adding!
Is there a new discount code for labels? the one above or with 24 didnt work for me
My son loves the zippered boy’s hooded robe that I bought in Freund’s Family dry goods store near Pizza on Wheels. He is more covered when changing than with the typical crossover robe. (And it’s less bulky in his swim bag.)
Hi! The code for labels at labelland does not work
Hi,
The mosquito stickers keep falling off. A few neighbors who ordered them had the same issue. The ones you tested stayed on for more than a few minutes?