How to Avoid a Meltdown with These Easy tips!
How to Avoid a Meltdown with These Easy tips!
1. Plan Ahead
Go ahead and make a game plan on where you want to park. Pack your beach bags the night before. Make sure you have a wet bag, trash bag, and a mesh bag for sandy toys! This will save you time in the morning when you are trying to get the little ones ready! Try to get to the beach early so you can claim your spot and make sure you have enough room for your family.
2. Beach Chairs and Umbrellas
If you don’t have a beach chair or umbrella, no worries! Folly Beach has beach chair and umbrella rentals starting at as little as $15! Check out the rental rates at www.follybeachrentals.com. If you plan on bringing your own, beach chairs that can be worn as backpacks will make the dreaded trek out to the beach so much easier! You’ll be able to have your hands free to carry more or chase the kids around!
3. Invest in a Tent
Tents make family beach days SO much easier! Bring a small inflatable pool to put under the tent for little ones to play in or simply put down big beach towels! Tents give protection from the sun and will help your family cool off so you all can stay on the beach longer!
4. Sunburn Cure
Have after-sun lotion ready in case you have a bad case of sunburn. A tip to sooth red irritated skin is to freeze aloe vera in an ice cube tray! Simply take out a cube and rub on exposed area to calm and relieve the sunburn!
5. Bring a Wagon
This will help when bringing all your belongings out on the beach and will make the walk from the car a whole lot easier!
6. Beach games and toys
Bring plenty of beach games and toys to keep the kids entertained! Bring shovels, buckets, and more!
7. Snacks
Pack individual snacks and lunches for the whole family! Freezing grapes are a great cold snack to have on the beach too! You can also freeze water bottles to serve as ice packs!
8. Baby Powder
Baby Powder is a well known secret for getting sand off quick and easy! Apply it to sandy toes and watch as it cleans off the day at the beach!
9. Protect from UV rays
Make sure you protect your children from the harmful UV radiation! Get them sun protective clothing and hats. Apply sunscreen BEFORE you get to the beach. And make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen with you for reapplying!
10. Water Buckets
Have water buckets ready for kids to wash off their hands before eating their snack!
Peaceful & Beautiful
This was my families first time at the ocean and I will never forget the look of joy on my youngest daughter’s face the moment the waves first came up on her feet. The beach was not over crowded, was clean, and was great for relaxing, swimming, and collecting seashells. There is a long pier for fishing off of and it is a beautiful sight at night. The town atmosphere was a nice mix between relaxing and having a good time and can work for the over 21 crowd as well as for families with small kids. There are plenty of great food stops and cute shops.
Fantastic & Peaceful
This beach is very relaxing and a great place to chill out. We saw several dolphins and enjoyed walking on the fishing pier. I would consider staying on the beach here next time we are in Charleston instead of downtown.
Cute, Calm & Peaceful
First time visitor to Folly Beach–loved it! Quiet and peaceful with many trees left on island.
