How To Pack the Perfect Swim Bag

It’s summertime! For many families, that means repeated trips to the pool, lake, water park, splash pad, and maybe even the beach… so keep reading to find out how to pack the perfect swim bag.

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How To Pack The Perfect Swim Bag - Including Your New Favorite Essential

Hi, I’m Jennifer from the blog The Life of Jennifer Dawn. Today I’m excited to share with you a list of essentials that’ll have you super prepared for a splashing good time with the kids this summer. I’m also sharing information about acQuaMD. It’s a summer essential that you may not have heard of, but you are certainly going to want for your pool bag.

My kids love cooling off during the hot summer months with any activity that involves getting wet. From trips to the pool to just running through the sprinklers in the yard, they’re huge fans of playing in the water. Is the same true for your kids? Do they have a favorite water activity? For my kids, it would be going to swim in their Mamaw Deanna’s pool. It’s a water adventure that always makes for a fun-filled day!

Jennifer Dawn's kids swimming in the summer

Sometimes the task of packing everything I need for a day by the water with kids feels daunting, though. Can any other moms relate? And it never fails that something always gets forgotten. The day we forgot goggles for my daughter who is terrified of getting water in her eyes was not the best day. Then there are those times when you just want to be spontaneous and not lose a second of sunlight worrying about what to pack. You’d just like to load the kids and go when the mood strikes for a swim.

Why not keep a bag of essentials you know you’ll need packed and ready to go?

Sure you may have to restock a few items and throw in some fresh snacks, but having your go-to items already packed in a large bag makes those water outings less overwhelming. Grab a tote to pack what you can now, and you’ll have your pool bag prepped and prepared for whatever summer brings your way! Whether you’re headed to the beach or off to make a splash in the pool, here are some essentials you’ll want to consider putting in that bag.

Packing The Perfect Swim Bag

Pool Bag Essentials For Families

Tote bag
This one is pretty self-explanatory. You’ll want a large bag that’s waterproof or at least water-friendly. Bonus points for plenty of pockets!

Swimsuits, Cover-ups, and Extra Clothes
Most times I already have the kids in their swimsuits when we arrive. If we have to make a stop on the way, then the cover-ups really come in handy. A sundress for girls and a t-shirt for boys make great cover-ups. The cover-ups can even double as their change of clothes when the water fun is done. Oh, and keep an extra swimsuit packed. You can never be too prepared with kids.

Towels
Make sure to pack plenty of towels. If seating isn’t available at your destination, an extra towel can come in handy as a place to sit.

Sun Protection
Don’t forget, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and lip balm with SPF. Also, pack a container of aloe just in case someone gets a little too much sun.

Small first aid kit
Fill a pouch or small container with band-aids, antibiotic ointment, itch cream for bug bites, and anything else you might need. I think we moms all know how “magical” a simple band-aid can be for those ouchies.

Flip-flops
There will be times when the kids will want to take a break from swimming and these will really come in handy.

Hair Ties, Face Wipes, and Brush/Comb
These items are great to have on hand for freshening-up and managing wet hair. If you take a break for lunch or snack, you’re especially going to want those face wipes.

Goggles, Inflatable Floaties, and Life Jackets
Depending on your kids’ ages and swimming abilities, you may or may not need these. It doesn’t hurt to have them handy, though.

Water bottles and Snacks
Few things spoil the fun of an outing quicker than a hungry or thirsty kid. Keep them hydrated and full with bottled water and healthy snacks.

Plastic Bags
These can serve multiple purposes. Store your phone, cash/card, ID and valuables in one to keep them safe and dry. You can also use one for garbage and another for wet suits and towels. Use the plastic bags that zip or repurpose grocery bags. You can even go the eco-friendly route and opt for reusable bags.

acQuaMD
acQuaMD is a new, innovative home care device that has been patented, pre-approved by the FDA, engineered, CE certified, and clinically tested to safely remove the water out of children and adult ears using ultrasonic vibrations. The acQuaMD also helps prevent swimmer’s ear and ear infections and equalizes ears during flights or after diving. It’s invaluable to have packed in your bag for those times when the kids get water in their ears.

Solve a problem that all mothers and fathers struggle with after putting their children in the pool–water in the ears and the complications it causes afterward. Until now there hasn’t been a good way to remove the water out of your ears. I remember my own mother putting drops in my ears when I was young to try to remove the water after a long day of swimming. It never worked! The acQuaMD is a safe, affordable, and effective solution.

How It Works

You can learn exactly how the acQuaMD works here and watch the acQuaMD video below for a quick overview…

It’s so easy to use that my daughter was able to use it on herself. Water in the ear is no longer a problem with this handy device.

Using acQuaMD

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Ready for a day at the pool or the beach? You will be now! Oh, and to make packing the pool bag even easier, I’ve created cute printable checklists, so you won’t miss a thing.

Swim Bag Checklists

Happy summer and happy swimming!

 

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by acQuaMD.
Written by 5 Minutes for Mom contributor Jennifer Dawn. Jenn blogs about living a beautiful and creative life at The Life of Jennifer Dawn.

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358 Comments

  1. Always packing our sunscreen, towels, bug spray!

  2. Sandy Dorsey says:

    Sunscreen, Towels, Water, Snacks

  3. Erica L Goetz says:

    Sunscreen, sun hat, snacks, like granola bars, extra set of dry clothes, towel, wipes 🙂

  4. krystal wethington says:

    Sunscreen and extra clothes

  5. I pack my sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel.

  6. Sarah Mayer says:

    Towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, lipgloss, bottle of water and phone charger.

  7. Daniel G. says:

    Sunglasses and sun screen

  8. Philip Lawrence says:

    I always pack a pair of sunglasses, suntan lotion and a book in my swim bag.

  9. Melissa C says:

    Sunscreen, camera, towel are a few things in my bag

  10. Sunscreen and swim diapers

  11. heather c says:

    Sunscreen, goggles, drinking water, towel, baby powder, book, floppy hat and sunglasses.

  12. Keri justice says:

    My pool bag essentials include sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, and a first aid kit!

  13. Sunglasses, sun screen, and beach towels are a must! If I have small children with me, I also pack a cooler with cold drinks.

  14. billie beal says:

    with kids you need to make sure you are covered , sunscreen snacks clothes games toys ….

  15. Sunscreen, towels, snacks, goggles and swim toys

  16. Breanna Pollard says:

    I PACK EXTRA CLOTHES, TOWELS, SNACKS, DRINKS, SUNSCREEN, AND TOYS.

  17. extra pair of dry under garments

  18. Debbi Wellenstein says:

    We always pack sunscreen, water, snacks, games for the kids, and books.

  19. I always pack, water, Sunscreen, shades, blankets, and snacks

  20. lisa beazley says:

    towels and snacks

  21. Buddy Garrett says:

    I pack lip gloss and a towel.

  22. Inez Cegelis says:

    I pack all the necessary stuff first, towel, water, sunscreen. Then I throw in a great book, something trashy or fantastical is great for a day enjoying the sun.

  23. I always pack sunscreen, apples, bottled water and pool passes!

  24. SHAYNA BROOKMAN says:

    I ALWAYS PACK LOTION AND SUNGLASSES 🙂

  25. Crystal F says:

    We always pack, towels, sunblock, sunglasses and a few snacks. Thank you!

  26. donna porter says:

    I always pack sunscreen, sunglasses, towels and lots of water…

  27. Leah Shumack says:

    I always take a towel and sunscreen and usually have a snack for the kids too!

  28. I pack sunglasses, a towel, sunscreen, phone, and wallet.

  29. Brooke Allen says:

    Swimsuits… usually we remember our towels, but I admit that we’ve forgotten them before… oops!

    We usually wear flip-flops there.

  30. I don’t swim so I guess I don’t pack anything.

  31. I can’t leave without sunscreen, towels, my kindle and water.

  32. I always pack sunscreen and goggles.

  33. Christian Alejandroe says:

    Sunscreen and sunglasses are a must for me or else I will have a bad time.

  34. Stephanie Liske says:

    Sun Screen and my Sun Glasses. 🙂

  35. Michelle H. says:

    I always bring sunscreen, sunglasses, bottled water, and snacks.

  36. I pack towels, clothing, snacks, goggles, swim cap, swim shoes, 3-In-1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash, water bottles and books

  37. I always carry sunscreen, lipbalm and baby wipes!

  38. I always pack suntan lotion, sun glasses, water, snacks, blanket and flip flops

  39. Trisha McKee says:

    What do I pack in my swim bag? A book and Red Bull.

  40. I always pack sunscreen and a hat in my swim bag.

  41. Sunscreen, a towel and sunglasses

  42. Alexandra Welch says:

    Flip FLops and sunscreen!

  43. Jerry Marquardt says:

    Always, and I mean always, have some sunscreen packed, especially on cloudy days when the burning rays shine right through.

  44. Jaclyn Reynolds says:

    Sunscreen, sunglasses and water!

  45. Austin H. says:

    Trail mix, tissues, sunscreen and a towel.

  46. snacks and water! Thanks so much for the chances to win.

  47. suntan lotion and a floppy hat

  48. always pack flip flops

  49. Jennifer H. says:

    That would be sunscreen and towels.

  50. Bryanna P. says:

    Dry clothes and snacks!

  51. Tammie Venne says:

    I always pack sunscreen, towel, extra clothes and water bottles

  52. We always pack sunscreen, hats, towels and drinks. Thanks!

  53. Amanda lea says:

    Essentials: Floties, sunscreen, water and wine!!

  54. Kathy Pease says:

    I always pack sunscreen and sunglasses

  55. We pack, sunscreen, snacks, towels and more snacks

  56. I always pack tylenol and snacks

  57. Jessica M says:

    Sunscreen, water, lip balm and snacks 🙂

  58. Stephanie Larison says:

    Sunscreen is a must! We also pack snacks for the kids.

  59. That’s a large swim bag!!! I’ll just take a book.

  60. Candy Cermak says:

    I pack sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, snacks, etc.

  61. Erin Daly says:

    With three kids my swim bag is always stuffed to the limit with towels, dry swim shirts for when they get cold, swim goggles, sunscreen, water bottles and lots of snacks. It ends up looking like I am packed for a several day vacation then just a short trip to the lake 🙂

  62. Carolyn Daley says:

    I always pack a towel, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and sometimes a snack.

  63. Jill Rivera says:

    I pack water or ice tea, sun screen, sunglasses and plenty of towels.

  64. Melissa Lane says:

    Towels, Sun screen and a book!

  65. kim keithline says:

    I always take a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen water and some snacks with me in my pool bag

  66. Danielle Magee says:

    In my swim bag I always have sunscreen, snacks, drinks and towels.

  67. sunscreen towels sunglasses books

  68. Sunscreen is the most important item for this fair skinned family.

  69. We usually pack water, sunscreen, towels, goggles, and bug spray!

  70. Joan Roth says:

    I always need a Blistix, a backup sunscreen and some extra cash.

  71. We always pack snacks, allergy medicine and Frisbees.

  72. Jane McGregor says:

    Sunscreen, water, snacks!

  73. Nancy Bowers says:

    A towel, a comb, my keys, lotion and a snack or change.

  74. Brittney House says:

    I usually pack sunglasses, sun screen and sandals.

  75. elizabeth miller says:

    In our swim bag, we always have sunscreen, towels, handrags, eyewash, goggles, and some small snacks. We often have a few tissues as well for watered noses and water in the ear.

  76. I always have sunglasses and forget everything else

  77. We have towels, sunscreen and toys in our swim bag.

  78. Wendy McBride says:

    Towels, sunblock, extra clothing and snacks!

  79. Kimberly Hilbert says:

    I always pack sunscreen and hair ties.

  80. Sarah Cool says:

    Sunblock, hair ties and snacks!

  81. I always pack towels, extra clothes and small snacks.

  82. Janine Hwang says:

    I always have a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, change of clothes…

  83. Cassandra D. says:

    Sunscreen and a water bottle.

  84. Billie Rowell says:

    Towels, bottles of water, sunscreen, change. Thanks for the chance to win.

  85. I always have towels and sunscreen.

  86. I always bring bottled water and bug spray.

  87. sunscreen, towels, and bottles of water

  88. Heather Hollands says:

    Sunscreen is the most important. Also, towels and water.

  89. susan smoaks says:

    i have to have a cover-up and sunscreen. i also like to have a big hat, sunglasses, water and a magazine.

  90. I have to have sunscreen and a book.

  91. Francine Anchondo says:

    Sunscreen, towels, bottle water and snacks.

  92. KENNETH OHL says:

    water, sunscreen, sunglasses

  93. Teresa A Thompson says:

    Towels and sunscreen are always a must.

  94. I always pack towels and sunscreen.

  95. Tom Bellamy says:

    Sun block, water and towels.

  96. Erin McSweeney says:

    goggles and beach towel

  97. crystal mccord says:

    First aide kit (My kids always manage to hit the concrete sidewalk), snacks, SPF, wet wipes, and water.

  98. Meredith Brooks says:

    Sunscreen, Water & Snacks

  99. I always pack sunscreen, water, towels, and bathing suit in my swim bag.

  100. Jessica Lodge says:

    Water, towels, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

  101. Sunscreen, water, snacks & sunglasses!

  102. CLAUDIA DAVIS says:

    I always pack sunglasses, a towel, sun screen, and flip flops.

  103. Angela Thorpe says:

    Sunscreen, bathing suit, books and towels.

  104. I always bring Gatorade for drinks to the beach

  105. crystal porter says:

    Towel, sunscreen, water, snack

  106. Chelsea Amanda says:

    I always bring towels, water bottles and sunscreen. Oh and chapstick

  107. Barbara Long says:

    My beach bag must-haves include a beach towel, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, hat and a book to read.

  108. Leslie Davis says:

    sunscreen and sunglasses.

  109. Candace Miller says:

    I always pack a diaper to hide my keys.

  110. Always ice water for drinking, $1 for each person consessions (no outside food allowed) and dry clothes for after.

  111. Kelly Grant says:

    towel, waterproof sunscreen and snorkel/googles.

  112. Caryn Coates says:

    Sunglasses, sunscreen and snacks and water

  113. I always pack sunscreen and a coverup dress in my swim bag!!

  114. I always pack a nose clip, otherwise I feel like I’m drowning.

  115. Donna Blackmore says:

    Sunscreen and Sunglasses

  116. Paol Trenny says:

    I always have sunscreen, lip balm, towel, first aid, water/snack, and sunglasses.

  117. I always pack towels and a change of clothes.

  118. I always pack snacks and bandaids in my swim bag. Makes the day go smoother.

  119. The major items are sunscreen, towels, and cover-ups.

  120. Michelle Levine says:

    I always pack sunglasses and a beach towel.

  121. Always sunscreen, snacks and sunglasses

  122. erica hall says:

    Cell phone charger, first aid kit and a good book.

  123. S. Whittle says:

    I always pack sunscreen and a hat.

  124. Birdie Skolfield says:

    I always pack sunscreen String sheese and juice boxes

  125. Doris Humber says:

    I always pack sunscreen & lip balm.

  126. Sunscreen! and snacks

  127. caroline m. says:

    I always pack a wet bag, some coconut oil to protect from the sun, some long sleeve pants / tops and big sun hats

  128. Sara McAfee says:

    The AquaMD sounds like a genius device!

    1. Sara McAfee says:

      And I always have sunscreen. There’s never enough sunscreen.

  129. Sally Gearhart says:

    I always pack towels, sunscreen, snacks, drinks and a first aid kit. It never fails that someone falls down or blisters from the bottom of the pool. Snacks are a must with my group too, they are always hungry!

  130. Kelsey vinson says:

    Sunscreen and water

  131. Samantha Martin says:

    Sunscreen and water bottles

  132. I always pack a towel and drinking water.

  133. Tiffany Brewster says:

    I always pack sunscreen and a towel.

  134. I always pack cold/frozen water bottles, sunscreen, sunglasses, tissues and snacks.

  135. I always have sunblock and bottles of water.

  136. Angel Heaps says:

    i always pack a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a bottle of water

  137. Sunscreen and a towel bathing suit

  138. Laurie Nykaza says:

    I always pack in my bag sunglasses, a hat and lots of sun block too! We drink lots of water and some fresh fruits.

  139. I always pack gallon size baggies for wet clothes, sun screen, baby powder (to help remove sand from skin), snack bars, and bottled water.

  140. Amanda Hoffman says:

    Sunscreen,cold drink/frozen water and camera

  141. rick sawyer says:

    snacks and drinks

  142. Cheryl Sanders says:

    Baby wipes and extra towels

  143. lori a butler says:

    bandaids and sunscreen

  144. Depending on age of your child, I never forget to pack extra swim diapers. you never know when you’re going to need one in case #2 happens.. towels, cover ups, extra swimsuit, plenty of sunscreen (along with the tear free face kind) and lots of water to stay hydrated. Just because you’re in the water, doesn’t mean you don’t sweat a lot. Need to stay hydrated on those hot days.

  145. sunscreen,umbrella,towel,snacks and water.

  146. I always pack my sunscreen and cover-up.

  147. LILLIAN BROWN says:

    I make sure to have a towel, sunscreen, band aids, water and snacks in my bag.

  148. nicolthepickle says:

    I always pack sunblock and a towel.

  149. Marie Moody says:

    I usually pack sunscreen, a few bandaids & bug spray. Along with our towels I pack a non-tangle comb along with my a small bottle of aloe vera wrapped in a small hand towel.

  150. Anne Brabant says:

    I always have sunscreen, bug spray, towels and a change of cloths in my bag.

  151. Pauline Milner says:

    I always pack ear plugs and goggles for the kids. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity and for the information in your post.

  152. I pack towels, high SPF sunscreen, snacks and water bottles.

  153. Sara Estep says:

    I always pack sunscreen, towels and a small kit with band-aids/neopsorin.

  154. Amber Hites says:

    Extra SPF, wipes, lots of snacks, some band-aids and a book. Lol

  155. Robyn Bellefleur says:

    I always pack a hair brush, a towel and sunscreen.

  156. Florence Cochrane says:

    Sunscreen, sunglasses, water and a towel.

  157. Kyl Neusch says:

    Sunscreen, water and flipflops.

  158. Kerrie Mayans says:

    I always pack sunscreen, towels and waterbottles in our beach swim bag.

  159. Elizabeth Brooks says:

    Water, mistet, sunscreen

  160. Ann Fantom says:

    I always pack sunshade, towel, sunglasses, etc.

  161. carol clark says:

    always pack sunscreen two pair of shoes and extra outfit and towels and wipes

  162. Angela Williams says:

    I pack water, sunscreen, towels and sunglasses.

  163. Marsha Arditti says:

    I always have sunscreen #60 and a towel.

  164. Tricia Hope says:

    I have sunscreen,water,a book,sunglasses and frozen grapes.

  165. Kayla Klontz says:

    I always pack towels, bug spray, sunscreen, and some kind of snack.

  166. I keep a little bit of cash in my swim bag, as well as a good book!

  167. My absolute minimum to pack in a swim bag is sunscreen, a hat, flip flops (definitely don’t want to pick up any groddy fungus or get cut), towel and a book.

  168. Charity Banman says:

    I always pack an extra swim diaper, sunscreen and snacks.

  169. Aarone Mawdsley says:

    a towel, sunscreen and water

  170. I pack snacks , suntan lotion, and beach towels to name a few things.

  171. Karry Knisley says:

    I always pack sunscreen, water,snacks, towel and extra clothes

  172. Rebecca w says:

    Usually my kids forget a towel for swimming, so it is always good to have an extra towel.

  173. Carly Daring says:

    Our swim bag always has extra swim diapers, sun block, towels, and sunglasses!

  174. Mary Cloud says:

    Sunscreen and water are essentials.

  175. I never forget to pack sunscreen, water and a towel when going out in sun.

  176. Stephanie R. says:

    I always pack sunscreen, a towel, lip balm, sunglasses and a hat!

  177. Juliee Fitze says:

    I always pack sunscreen and plastic bags for wet suits.

  178. Joseph Stowell says:

    Besides a great book and a large towel, sun block is always a must. Music is always nice if it doesn’t bother the people around you.

  179. I always pack sunscreen, a hat, a cover-up & something cold to drink.

  180. shirley emitt says:

    A couple of things I pack are towels and sunscreen.

  181. Jessica Wiebe says:

    I always pack lots of water, a healthy snack, sunscreen, sun glasses and a towel.

  182. Julie bolduc says:

    We pack sun screen and snacks

  183. Jennifer Wright says:

    I always take sunscreen, a water bottle, a towel, and a snack.

  184. mary loveland says:

    I would probably bring towels and pop and snacks.

  185. Sunscreen and towels. Keep it simple 😉

  186. I always have sunscreen and water.

  187. Brenda Penton says:

    I always pack ear drops , sunscreen (if swimming outside), and a towel.

  188. Nicole Flynn says:

    Some of the must-haves for my swim bag include a towel, bandages, a light snack in a baggie ( dry cereal, goldfish) and sunscreen.

  189. Lots of sunscreen and some healthy snacks!

  190. I always have sunscreen and a towel

  191. Karen DeVaney says:

    I always pack sunscreen a hat, sunglasses, water, a snack, and a book!

  192. I always have sunscreen and flipflops.

  193. My essentials are sunscreen, wipes, towels, toys, snacks and water, hats, plastic bags, phone and some money.

  194. Tara Liebing says:

    I always pack sunscreen. sunglasses and lavender oil and cotton balls.

  195. Jessica Sage says:

    I always pack a cover up, snacks, sunscreen and something to read

  196. Elizabeth says:

    I pack water, sunblock, and sunglasses!

  197. kristen visser says:

    In our swim bag we pack a towel, sun screen, water, wipes and snacks

  198. I always pack sunscreen, towels, tissues, snacks and sunglasses

  199. Nicole Ackerman says:

    I always pack sunscreen, water, and a book!

  200. I always pack sunscreen, Chapstick, towels, snacks, drinks, hats and bandaids. Thanks

  201. caroline m. says:

    a wet bag , coconut oil for sunscreen

  202. Twizzlers (never go without!)

  203. I always like to have sunscreen and chips for a snack.

  204. I always pack sunscreen and baby wipes.

  205. Angelica Dimeo says:

    swim diaper, sunblock, towels

  206. Extra sunscreen and towels! 🙂

  207. Towel, sunscreen, and goggles.

  208. Water bottle, towels, & sunscreen… What a good idea!

  209. sunscreen and towels

  210. Theresa Jenkins says:

    I try to keep it simple with towels, deodorant, and sunscreen, drinks and snacks for the little ones

  211. Sunscreen, a towel, and a magazine.

  212. Adriana Flores says:

    Towel, sumscreen, sunglasses, lip balm & a hooded sweater since beaches get cooler in the late afternoon.

  213. A couple must-packs are sunscreen and spare swimmer diapers

  214. Cheryl Chervitz says:

    Gotta have my sunscreen, towels, and umbrella, baby wipes.

  215. Thomas Murphy says:

    I pack sunscreen and a towel.

  216. Katie Bellamy says:

    i always have sunscreen, towels & a magazine in my beach bag!

  217. Darcy Koch says:

    Definitely sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, a book for reading, snacks, cell phone, and flip flops.

  218. Sunscreen, snacks, water bottle, and wipes.

  219. Sunblock and sandals and sunglasses, of course, but also a little first aid kit with alcohol wipes, just in case.

  220. Edith Rennes says:

    I always carry bottled water.

    1. Edith Rennes says:

      And a snack!!!!

  221. Kaylee Fraser says:

    Sunscreen, towel, dry clothes.

  222. Jessica W. says:

    I always pack towels, sunscreen, water and snacks.

  223. Nannypanpan says:

    Sunscreen, goggles and an extra suit

  224. Anne Lehnick says:

    Suncreen, towels, and water!

  225. Denise B. says:

    We have a pool right out the door. So, it’s mainly towels and sunscreen.

  226. Kim Avery says:

    I always make sure I have sunscreen in my bag. Also a tube of chapstick because my lips dry up n the sun whether I’m hydrated or not!

  227. Cindy Merrill says:

    I usually have a water bottle with iced tea in my Swim bag- it’s important to stay hydrated, especially during hot weather.

  228. Susan Smith says:

    I always pack are sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, snacks and a first aid kit!

  229. David Hollingsworth says:

    Sunscreen, towel, visors, bug spray, and sunglasses.

  230. tara darity says:

    I always pack towels, sunscreen and snacks!!

  231. I always make sure to pack sunscreen and some snacks.

  232. Dawn Ballo says:

    We always pack towels, sunscreen, snacks and plenty of water.

  233. Judy hunting says:

    I always pack sunblock, towel, a snack, bottle of water

  234. Betsy Barnes says:

    I always make sure I have SPF, wipes, water and small first aid kit in my beach bag.

  235. Sheila Russell says:

    Flip flops, Towel, Sunglasses

  236. Marlene V says:

    sunscreen, a hat, snacks and my phone

  237. Bryan Vice says:

    Always pack extra sunscreen and cold water in the cooler !

  238. I always pack sunscreen and lots of water!

  239. elcane desir says:

    I always pack a cpr life mask in case of emergencies

  240. Always sunblock and snacks

  241. Christine Labelle says:

    We pack sunscreen, water, towels, and a !ot of beach toys. We love to go to the beach. The ocean is two hours away so we don’t go as often as we would like, but we love it when we do.

  242. Noah Ramer says:

    I always pack juice boxes and sunscreen

  243. Kim Hamilton says:

    Don’t forget the pail and shovel for the sand in case the water is a tad chilly!

  244. I always have sunglasses and sunscreen

  245. Robby Rob says:

    sunscreen, a towel, and water

  246. Tiffany S says:

    I always pack sunscreen and a book.

  247. Christopher Mason says:

    Goggles and Sunscreen

  248. I have the children choose a book, for when they take breaks from swimming.
    If we swim at the beach, we bring a sun umbrella.

  249. sunscreen, sun glasses, and a book

  250. I always pack a beach blanket, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snacks, towels, flip flops, and a hat in my beach bag.

  251. i like to bring snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, water.

  252. Lisa Brown says:

    sunscreen, sunglasses, water, a book

  253. Kimberly O says:

    We always, always pack sunscreen as well as hats, towels and plastic bags for wet suits. Thanks

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  255. shelly peterson says:

    I always pack sunscreen, snacks, water and towels.

  256. Terra Heck says:

    I always pack sunscreen, bottled water, and protein bars. Thanks.

  257. I always pack sunscreen, towels and extra floaties!

  258. Linda Bradshaw says:

    On my list is a towel, some sunscreen, a snack and some water.

  259. heather s says:

    sunscreen, towel, bottled water

  260. mike gismondi says:

    sunscreen and snacks are a must!

  261. I swim indoors. I have a towel, a wet bag, goggles and my water bottle.
    Thanks for the contest.

  262. tiffany lane says:

    Goggles, Sunscreen, Lip Balm, and hair ties always in my bag

  263. Melanie Hayes says:

    Hats sunglasses water snacks, towels

  264. Sunscreen, towel and water.

  265. I always pack sun screen, lip balm, bottled water and an extra pair of sunglasses in my swim bag.

  266. Barbara Montag says:

    In my swim bag you will always find goggles, ear plugs and thongs.
    thank you

  267. Sunscreen, extra clothing, towels and water!

  268. Marilyn Nawara says:

    My bag always has sunscreen, chapstick, sunglasses and a towel.

  269. jeremy mclaughlin says:

    Water bottle and snacks,

  270. Michelle C says:

    I always pack sunscreen and lip balm!

  271. I pack swim goggles and a towel.

  272. I always pack extra underwear, a beach towel, moisturizer and wipes.

  273. SUnscreen and drinking water

  274. Sunscreen and sunglasses are always packed. Also something to drink.

  275. I always pack sunscreen, towels, and snacks in our swim bag!

  276. Towels
    Sunscreen
    Goggles
    Water
    Snacks
    Wipes
    Lip balm

    Never considered first aid kit but I will now !

  277. wendy hutton says:

    I always pack towels, sunscreen, water and a change of clothes for the kids

  278. I always pack sunscreen, water bottle, towels and swim goggles in my swim bag!

  279. Tainan Lu says:

    I always have sunscreen in my swim bag

  280. paige chandler says:

    I always carry SPF and a hairbrush.

  281. I pack sunscreen, towels and water bottles

  282. Kelly Kimmell says:

    I wouldn’t leave home without plenty sunscreen and lots of water.

  283. Janet Woodling says:

    Sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, cell phone, snacks and more. As you can tell I need a big tote bag!

  284. Heather Swanson says:

    I pack my water bottle & lip balm.

  285. Sandy Klocinski says:

    Cover ups. I figure it’s always useful having at least three cover ups – one for me, one to lend if anyone has forgotten, and a spare. These cover ups are all different: one is thinner for if it’s warm; one has a scoop back for if the weather’s nice, and so on. At least two pairs of goggles, one plain and one tinted (if you swim outdoors, it is best to be prepared for sun and cloud). As I have the wrong kind of face, I need big goggles which take more space. Goggles always have stupid names like Evil Babysitter or Crunchy Seahorse and the big ones make me look like a fly.

  286. I pack a towel, sunscreen and flip flops.

  287. Sarahjferg says:

    I always pack sun screen and a cover up in my swim bag.

  288. We don’t go swimming very much, but a towel and flip flops always seem to be in my bag.

  289. Sunscreen, water and towel

  290. Heather Arnould says:

    Waterproof sunscreen and a towel.

  291. I always pack sunscreen, Water, Snacks.

  292. Clare O'Brien says:

    I always pack sunscreen, a bathing suit, flip flops, and some fruity snacks.

  293. Jessica To says:

    I always have chapstick, wipes and sunscreen.

  294. Margaret H says:

    I always make sure I have swimming slippers or flip flops, a towel, sunscreen and a water bottle.

  295. I always pack a towel, brush, sun screen and sunglasses in my swim bag.

  296. Towels and sunscreen! 🙂

  297. Alison Braidwood says:

    I always have sunscreen, bug spray, a towel, a hat, and sunglasses.

  298. I pack sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel.

  299. Calvin F. says:

    Definitely a hat, and goggles

  300. Kim Henrichs says:

    Sunscreen, coconut face wipes and after sun lotion are always there.

  301. beth shepherd says:

    I always pack sunscreen and water. Thank you!

  302. Stephanie says:

    I always pack a towel, sunscreen, and snacks!

  303. Anne Derkat says:

    I have sunscreen, towels, snacks.

  304. Chantelle Daigle says:

    With my pale skin, sunscreen is a huge must! A big beach towel and an umbrella for shade too 🙂

  305. Sunscreen! And an umbrella for shade is great – plus snacks 🙂

  306. I always pack at least one towel and sunscreen.

  307. Stephanie LaPlante says:

    I always pack sunscreen and a towel.

  308. I always pack sunscreen, sunglasses, pool toys, towels, googles, and water.

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  309. Suzanne K says:

    I always pack sunscreen, SPF Chapstick, sandles, towel, coverup and waterproof key holder

  310. I always have sunscreen, a towel, water, sunglasses and a hat.

  311. I always have sunscreen, lypsyl, hats, sunglasses, towels and snacks.

  312. Always pack a lifejacket if the kids are young! and sunscreen

  313. Margaret Smith says:

    Sunglasses, sunscreen, water, snacks and wipes.

  314. Valerie Mabrey says:

    I always have towel, swim cap and snacks with water.

  315. Julie Wood says:

    I must have sunscreen sunglasses, a hat for me and the kids, snacks.

  316. I always have sunscreen

  317. Gotta have sunscreen packed!

  318. Sunscreen, water shoes, and cereal bars.

  319. Cynthia C says:

    I always pack water, sunscreen and a picnic lunch along with my kindle.

  320. Elizabeth R says:

    I always pack 2 kinds of sunscreen, one for my face and one for the rest of me.

  321. Sunscreen, snack and water

  322. Peggy Nunn says:

    I pack sunscreen, extra clothes, snacks, bottled water and something to read. The kids take what they want to play with.

  323. Snack is a must as soon as we leave house even if they ate – I”m Hungry ! Then I must have water and sunscreen.

  324. I always back hair ties, sunscreen, and snacks!

  325. Kristin C says:

    Sunblock and sun hats are a must!

  326. Kimmy Ripley says:

    Sunblock, towels, and sunglasses

  327. Andrew GordonAdrienne says:

    suntan lotion and water.

  328. I always pack sunscreen and a towel.

  329. Jay Jackson says:

    We always have sunscreen and snacks in our swim bag.

  330. vickie couturier says:

    always snacks and drinks,,sunscreen ,towels and some bandaids and bug repellant

  331. Sunscreen and sunglasses are always in my swim bag.

  332. Jaque Richards says:

    I always pack sun screen, lip balm and plenty of water. 🙂 Thank you.

  333. Pamela Gurganus says:

    A couple things I always pack in my swim bag are water, snacks and sunscreen.

  334. I always pack swim goggles, beach towels, and sunscreen.

  335. Danielle Wood says:

    I always pack goggles, band aids, snacks and sunscreen

  336. Sunscreen, anti-itch cream, and a few band-aids.

  337. Anita Duvall says:

    Of course we pack the beach towels, goggles and masks, and the occasional swim fin. Then there is the most important item, the sunscreen.

  338. Robin Abrams says:

    I always pack sunscreen, towels, Water, Snacks, extra clothes.

  339. Mya Murphy says:

    Chapstick, sunscreen, sunglasses… I don’t have much…

  340. Steve Weber says:

    I always have sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, water, snacks, books/magazines.

  341. Fiona Mullins says:

    I always pack water and sunscreen

  342. I always pack towels, snacks and water bottle.

  343. Janel Jenkins says:

    Love this! I literally just bought an Acquamd for my daughter 2 weeks ago because she usually gets ear infections after swimming and it’s already saved a trip to the doctor! It’s become and essential in the swim bag, along with the first aid kit and towel 🙂

  344. I always pack easy non messy snacks because someone is always hungry.

  345. Linda Svarovsky says:

    Sunscreen, water and flipflops.

  346. Stephanie Phelps says:

    A couple of things I always pack are sunscreen, towels, extra clothes, and first aid kit!

  347. Ellie Wright says:

    I always have sunscreen and a towel.

  348. amy stonger says:

    I always have sunscreen, sunglasses, chapstick, towels, and water.