This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Huggies, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HuggiesSwimmers http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO.
Nothing liking starting off a Monday with a sponsored post, right? But don’t click away yet, because I agreed to do this one because I was already using Huggies Little Swimmers, so it felt like a pretty darn natural fit.
In fact, we’re using the heck out of them summer as we hit up either the pool or lake a couple of times each week. Remember when that meant just throwing on your bathing suit and grabbing a towel? Well, times have changed. Now packing for a water-filled excursion takes a suitcase. Here’s a peak into what is in our pool bag!
I always start off with an oversized bag and Hailey’s towel, then stuff it with the following…
Huggies Little Swimmers swim diapers. I didn’t understand swim diapers until I used them. I wondered how they magically didn’t absorb the pool water like regular diapers. Then I realized I’m an idiot and swim diaper don’t absorb #1. They are there to protect from a disastrous #2. (You are welcome for my mature use of proper excretion terms.) Hailey loves the characters on these and they are ridiculously easy to pull on and rip the sides to remove. Love ‘em.
Bathing Suit and Rash Guard. I always leave Hailey in normal clothes until we are actually about to get in the water for the reasons described under the diaper explanation and also so we have a dry outfit ready for later. I like having a bathing suit, but I also always bring a rash guard in case we need stay longer and need extra sun protection.
Hat, Sunscreen and Sunglasses. More sun protection. Being that melanoma runs in my family, I am a bit crazy about sun protection. For Hailey I use all natural, organic sunscreen (California Baby and BabyGanics) free of harsh chemicals, parabens, etc. I also always bring her hat and sunglasses and cross my fingers that she wears them for at least a little bit.
Regular Diapers, Wipes and Clean Up Bags. I always pack wipes (self-explanatory) and regular diapers for when we are done with the pool or cruising around on the boat after swimming. The plastic bags are great to have on hand in case you can’t immediately dispose of a dirty.
Water, Toys and Snacks. Water for hydration and snacks for hunger and, let’s be honest, entertainment. Hailey is really into Larabars right now. She will ask by it for name. ‘LarBar?’ As for toys, red solo cups are great for collecting shells and sand, dumping water on people, stacking AND for pouring cold drinks for mom and dad. 
Lifejacket and Puddle Jumper. Being near water means that I’m pretty strict with safety. Hailey isn’t allowed on the dock or boat without having her puddle jumper on first. She usually wears the puddle jumper but sometimes likes to switch things up with her ‘Dor Dor’ life vest.
So there it is. One toddler, one GINORMOUS bag of ‘needs’, but always tons of fun. I’d like to thank Huggies Little Swimmers for sponsoring this post and if you need some swim diapers for your little ones, you can pick them up at Target and use THIS COUPON for $1.50 off.
Or, be like me and print off the coupon and completely forget to use it. Doh!
What’s one thing you MUST have in your pool bag?
Karen says
Pools sides are usually slippery, and beaches can have any number of sharp objects, so we always have a small first aid kit with us. Plus, I’ll be honest, my husband is pretty accident prone, so we really never leave home without it. Otherwise, you got it covered from what I see.
You all look like you have tons of fun in the water. Keep splashing:)
Brittany Dixon says
First aid kit is a great idea! I actually have one in my diaper bag, but it makes so much sense to have one in a pool bag, too.
Karen says
I would say snacks. My girl is a little snacker so it’s a must plus lots and lots of sunscreen for her little pale skin.
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says
She’s so cute!!! Of course her little grin makes her that much more adorable. 🙂
alex says
You really need to look into the Honest Company! Their products are just as fabulous as California baby but much cheaper!!
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Brittany Dixon says
I’ll check it out- thank you!
Beth Sheridan @sugarcoatedsheridans says
We have been using the heck out of Little Swimmers diapers so far this year too! EVERY afternoon for the past month I think, we have gone swimming, so these diapers have been my lifesaver 🙂
Lauren B. says
Thank you for letting me know that you can rip the sides to get the swim diaper off- I didn’t know that! Duh. Granted, we just used swim diapers for the first time this weekend.
Brittany Dixon says
It took me a while to realize it too 😉
Christie says
Oh my gosh. I didn’t know they ripped off at the sides! After all this time with Riley!!!! haha!
Rachel says
Sorry to rain on this sponsored post parade, but my beach/pool must have is the iPlay reusable swim diaper. They’re about $10 & don’t get soggy & gross like the disposables. Plus, most pools where we live require them. Other than that my kids like their water shoes for exploring the rocky Pacific Northwest beaches 🙂
Brittany Dixon says
Not raining on any parade 😉 I love hearing what other moms use and why. Thanks for sharing!
And can I say that I’d LOVE to explore the Pacific Northwest beaches!
Christie says
I do have a pack of the Huggies swim diapers but I do really like the reusable swim diapers too. I put my daughter in one of those and a rash guard top and we’re good to go.
Other things we pack: pool float for Madeline, sunscreen, hat (that she refuses to wear), clean clothes/diapers, sippy cup, snack.
Dawn says
I’m so glad I read this post, because the whole swim diaper thing has been so confusing to me. We’ve been using an iPlay swim diaper (which was white, until it went through the wash with a red shirt … now it is pink), but now that I think about it it might not work so well for every possible scenario. Little Swimmers sound like a good idea.
Gina says
Did you know they make re usable swim diapers? Much more cost effective and so much better for the environment and sweet Hailey’s skin!
I know diapers.com has a few different kinds if you want to check them out!
Kristen@Change of Pace says
Sunscreen, towels, snacks, and floaties! We are set! 🙂