Beach tents

[ThePregosaurus]

Anybody have any recommendations for a beach tent for LO? There are so many. No idea where to start. Or would an umbrella and a blanket be better? What have you found to be helpful for the little guys at the beach? I'm so afraid of frying my poor DS in the sun. I have hats, rash guards, sunscreen, etc...

[nbateman5]

We got a coleman beach tent but I wouldn't recommend it unless your baby can sleep anywhere. Mine did not nap well in it. She screamed until we took a walk down the sand then we'd lay her down in it after she fell asleep on our shoulder. A friend recommended just using a chair under an umbrella and holding them while they nap.

[neonsun419]

We have one that I think is Coleman, we bought it when DS1 was a baby. We didn't take it this year since we weren't staying long. I love it, and will get continued use out of it because I'm ginger and that's the only way I can enjoy the beach from 10am-3pm. Our is big enough to fit two chairs under.

[rayray007]

We have a Coleman one- mobile.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Beach-Shade/3661081

It's good, although I'd prefer a pop up thing as it takes a few minutes to set up which is sometimes too long when you're trying to keep kids from running into the water etc. it comes with bags to fill with sand to weigh it down on the beach with is handy.

[kathytav]

We just bought a 9' tommy Bahama umbrella at BJs and it's great. Lightweight for its size and can be used like a shade and mounted on its side. We brought a towel and blanket for LO and she napped/played on that.

[kboyet]

We bought one and will use it next week on vacation. I will give a review once we use it. I like that it has Has more protection against sun . Not sure LO will nap in it- he doesn't nap well on the fly.

[jesster88]

I ave the Coleman beach shade too. We used it at the beach last week and loved it. My main requirement was that it fit easily in our suitcase and this one does. DS hated the beach so we were very glad to have the tent for him to play in. It is also great for nursing and DH and I both fit in very comfortably.

At the beach I was noticing that the families with the umbrellas seemed a bit limited in how much they could spread out. As the kiddo grows, they would have to play next to the pole to be in the shade.

[path75]

Is taking the pack n play not an option? Maybe an umbrella over it? Not sure ftm here.

[rayray007]

Jun 30, 2015 4:42:25 GMT -5 path75 said:

Is taking the pack n play not an option? Maybe an umbrella over it? Not sure ftm here.

It would be really big and heavy and I wouldn't want mine full of sand. And it may be being used as the crib, I certainly wouldn't be taking it down to take to the beach.

[alltheteainchina]

We have this one. I bought it 2 yrs ago when I took DD1 to FL at 9mo old.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001ASJDWW/ref=ya_aw_oh_pii

[mc13]

We got the Sportbrella when it was on Amazon deals for $30. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CLQ1NA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

We've just used it in the yard so far but I really like it.

[ThePregosaurus]

You've all been really helpful! Thank you! That Coleman one keeps popping up in my searching too so I may go with that but I'm looking at everything suggested here. DS is just so fair. I'm so paranoid about him being out in the sun too long. I think he'd nap in it just fine too.

[beckyrosen]

I think this is the one we have. It's super easy to set up and I really like it
m.costco.com/Lightspeed-Outdoor®-Laguna-Sun-Shelter-with-Side-Wall.product.100108864.html

[jesster88]

Jun 30, 2015 23:24:56 GMT -5 ThePregosaurus said:

You've all been really helpful! Thank you! That Coleman one keeps popping up in my searching too so I may go with that but I'm looking at everything suggested here. DS is just so fair. I'm so paranoid about him being out in the sun too long. I think he'd nap in it just fine too.

I even napped in ours

[2jelplus1]

Jun 30, 2015 19:28:08 GMT -5 mc13 said:

We got the Sportbrella when it was on Amazon deals for $30. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CLQ1NA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

We've just used it in the yard so far but I really like it.

We have the blue version of this and take it to the beach regularly. It does take about 3-5m to set up but it does great in the wind, allows for nice ocean views with some privacy and a decent amount of shade (I can lie in shaded area and nurse LO.