Although summer is in full swing, you cannot help but see those clouds outside and wonder if summer has already been and gone in a flash. But here at Minene we are feeling optimistic that the sunshine is saving itself for many more bright and sunny days, especially as we still have the whole of July and August still to come. Alternatively you may be lucky enough to be jetting off to warmer climates, and be looking for some ‘Must Haves’ to take with you, so we have come up with a Summer Survival Guide which hopefully might have something new you haven’t discovered before.
Having a baby in the hot summer sun can be a worrying experience, you worry that they may overheat despite doing everything you can to keep them out of the sun, but it can be so much fun, and those days can be some of the most memorable.
Having a parasol on your pushchair can be handy to shade baby from the sun, but like many people I find they get in the way, and older babies just love pulling them around too. The Minene Pushchair Sunshade is made from 100% cotton muslin, it fits to any pushchair and even has a peekaboo window, so you can keep an eye on your little one. Available in pink, blue and cream, this will help you keep baby shaded and out of their reach too. It also comes with it’s own little pouch, so when not in use you can fold it up and pop it in your handbag.
To help shade baby from the sun when playing in the park, or even on the beach or in the garden, a hat is a vital must have. Look out for one with a large rim all the way round the head, rather than a peaked cap, as the rim will help shade babies neck and ears, as well as helping to keep the sun out of your little ones eyes. The Minene Reversible Cotton Sun Hat is of course perfect, as well as having lovely designs, in addition with it being reversible means it’s two hats in one!
Finally, for travelling by car a travel sunshade to stick to the window is essential. Even if you don’t own a car yourself, you may well be on holiday and renting one or even find yourself in a taxi. The Minene Car Sunshade simply poppers to any window. It is made from 100% muslin cotton and gives great coverage from the sun. It also folds up nice and small into it’s on pouch, for just £12 this is great to have in your handbag, or in my case, the glove box in your car.
We all know that sun screen is vital for all the family, but finding one which is safe for use on even the most sensitive baby can be tricky. After searching high (and low) we have found Ultrasun SPF50. It is free from the usual nasties found in everyday sun protection and is hypo-allergenic, making it suitable for even the most sensitive little skin. It is also suitable for all the family, no carrying extra bottles for baby.
What is your favourite Summer Holiday must have? We would love to here it…. Simply fill out the Rafflecopter widget below for a chance to win a Minene Pushchair Sunshade in the colour of your choice.
would have to be my comfy sandals
sun cream 🙂
They look so handy and lovely 🙂
Tea tree oil a must with kids .x
Sunglasses
My sunglasses and a good book.
a pina colada and a good book
suncream
A good book x
Insect Repellent – The bugs of the world see me as breakfast, dinner and tea otherwise!
Sun cream so i don’t burn or turn into a lobster
Burt’s ResQ Remedy for all those scrapes and insect bites.
sun cream
Comfortable flat shoes – if Iget blisters they spoils my holiday!
sunglasses and suncream
Our Sun Hats 😀
Shorts!
suncream!!! always a must for every holiday , even when its in good old GB 🙂
comfy trainers
Beach shelter
Shorts and sunglasses
sun cream
A great pair of sun glasses x
swimming costume so I can go swimming
Definitely books!
Factor 50 sun cream.
My wallet 😮
has to be sunglasses
Sunglasses
A sun bonnet for baby Addison!!!
Berroca or vitamin c effervescent tablets to keep healthy and strong while on excursions with the kids.
With 2 small children my summer must have is my camera. It goes everywhere with me.
A notebook and pen to write my holiday diary!
sun cream
Sun cream
Always a camera to capture those moments/scenes you might never come across again. x
sunglasses
A holiday book!
A hat!
sunglasses
High factor suncream – never go outside without it!
sun tan lotion!
Sunglasses!
baby wipes
Floppy Hat
sunglasses
sunglasses and lots of money!
My floppy hat!
sun glasses
suncream, in the vain hope the sun is out
Sun cream
Sunglasses
sunglasses
suncream
Baby Wipes, and A bucket and spade!
Sunglasses!
A good book for me. For Dexie we have a pop up cot that acts as a great sunshade on the beach!
Aftersun 🙁
an Audrey Hepburn-esque big floppy hat!
Sunglasses.
sun cream …and reading a good book while sipping on fice cold homemade limonade
Sun crea, sun hat, sunglasses are all musts
flip flops
Suncream!
They look so handy and lovely
SPF factor 50!
Swimming shorts
My kindle 🙂
A 50 + SPF Suncream 🙂
Sun cream
Sunglasses!
sun cream! dont wanna burn
For the children…and me…lovely funky sunhats 🙂 x