Favourite Summer Products for Baby & Toddler

Ok it’s September so I wasn’t expecting this weather! It’s so damn hot. Give me rain! I’ve never enjoyed weather this hot. On holiday I panic if there’s no beds with parasols or shade and I rarely sunbathe.

It’s even harder for the little ones, especially babies. I decided to think about the products I think are fab for days like yesterday, whether that be fun things to keep the your toddler occupied in the garden, or products to keep babies safe in the sun. I asked my blogging buddies what they love too.

First up is the Snoozeshade. I absolutely love this product and have used it on a couple of holidays and I can honestly say Lamb slept wonderfully in the pram on hot days. Emily from Emily And Indiana totally agrees and loves the safety aspect of it. Not only is it a breathable shade, it also protects from UV rays.

You can also get a snooze shade for car seats which A Mum Reviews loves. ” it keeps my baby shaded, protected and cool in the sunshine!”

There are plenty of us that love Gro Bags and guess what, there’s a 0.5 tog summer version! Kate from My Family Fever says her little one won’t sleep without a sleeping bag, so the summer ones means he still settles on hot nights. Victoria from Mummy To My Cheeky Little Monkey is also a fan. They are a lifesaver for her son, who will only sleep if he’s in a sleeping bag.

For the baby wearers out there, Alyssa from Mum To A Monster highly recommends the Connecta Solar Weave as she found it to be much cooler than other slings. I’ve been wearing BB much more than I wore Lamb and you do get really hot, so if you can find a sling or wrap that keeps you cool then it’s well worth getting!

Obviously during the hot weather it’s vital we smother the kids in SPF. Hannah from Make, Do & Push really rates the Green People Organic Children sun lotion. It’s great for sensitive skin and really easy to apply. It’s not one I’ve tried personally so I’ll definitely buy some and give it a go with the boys!

Kerry form All About A Mini Norris recommends a paddling pool. “So easy and so much fun and can also be used for throwing balls in too.”

Black out blinds are great for summer evenings when you’re trying to get your little one to seep. Leanne from My Slice Of Life Wales lover hers because “it stops her daughter waking up stupidly early when the sun shines in the morning! The gro anywhere blind is fab for holidays too.”

We love our Gro anywhere blind.

Something which I haven’t seen before are window sox. Lauren from Mummy Is A Gadget Geek loves them. “They stop the sun shining on the kids when we are driving and because they go over the door, you can still open the windows and let a bit of bit of a breeze in.” I’m definitely trying these out.

I really love this idea by Hannah from Mouse Dog Baby. “I’ve got clip-on battery operated fans on my pushchair. They were cheap on Amazon and they really make a difference!” So clever!

Of course oversized muslins are any parents favourite. Just like Chelle from The Lifestyle Log, I use them for anything from picnic blankets, sun shades, breastfeeding covers, the list goes on! I absolutely love our Aden + Anais giraffe swaddle muslin. I don’t go anywhere without it!

Some of these products have been complete life savers during hot weather and are highly recommended by a lot of blogging mums.

I hope this post was helpful. What products can’t you live without in the summer?

~A~

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