Baby friendly beach gear
A trip to the beach can be just as much fun for you as it is for your little one - if you're equipped with the right gear
Colourful Picnic Blanket
This extra large picnic blanket is padded and has a waterproof base to protect against damp sand. And it rolls up neatly into its own carry bag. £45, gltc
Poncho Towel
A Poncho Towel will keep bathing beauties warm and cosy after a dip. These soft ponchos are made from 100% cotton towelling. £11.99, konfidence
Playsuit and hat
This hat and matching playsuit with UPF50+ will protect your baby even when they're wet. The soft polycotton is breathable in the heat and is suitable from six-months. £27.95, Sun-togs.co.uk
Pop-up Tent
A pop-up UV-resistant tent will offer protection from strong sunlight, wind or rain - and it's easy and quick to put up and fold away. £35, beaba
Sun Block Swimwear
Protect young skin from harmful sunlight with Safe in Sun swimwear made using fabric with an SPF50+, which blocks 98% of the sun's rays. £22.50, splashabout
Pink Swimpants
Trendy Dutch clothig brand Koeka have a new beachwear collection designed with a 'Summer in France'theme and featuring these cute swimpants. £24, angelliving
Spotty Bag
Nappies, wipes, towels, suncream, bucket and spade, phone, sunglasses and purse - this woven spotty bag will carry everything. £14.99-£20 kidsdotravel
Towelling Cosy
£25, welovefrugi
Baby Changing Mat
Not only is the neoprene Roll & Go mat perfect for changing your baby, it's ideal for other things too - sitting, eating and getting dried. Plus, it's cushioned and non-slip, so great for the poolside. £7.99, konfidence
Rainbow Striped Tankini
£2.50, F+F at tesco, clothingattesco
PackIt Cooler Bag
The PackIt is a freezable and reuseable cooler bag that will keep your baby's lunch colder for longer. £14.99, trendykid
SPF50+ Poncho Towel
The first of their kind in the UK, these poncho towels use patented Rayosan™ technology which deflect harmful UVA and UVB rays off the towel, instead of passing through the fabric and harming your little one’s delicate skin. £27.99, cuddledry
J.I.P Duck Armbands
Your toddler will love learning to swim with these cute yellow ducked themed arm bands. Suitable from three years, £5.99, Surfdome.com
Beach and swim shoes
These cute shoes protect little feet from pebbles and hot sand, they're quick drying too, Jo Jo Maman Bebe
Sun protection float suits
These are not only adjustable floatation aids-but they also give sun protection (SPF50+) too, with extra cover around the neck, back and chest. £26.50, Swimbabes.co.uk
Sunsafe suit
This nautical style sunsafe suit has five-star protection from UV rays and ultra violet protection with SPF40, £13, Boots
Three piece bikini
Your toddler will look so cute in this three piece bikini which includes a sun hat, £10, Woolworths