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Beaching with Baby and Family – Tips, Hacks & Safety Precautions

June 29, 2020 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

After months of being stuck at home with the family, people are eager to get outside. Many Louisianans are flocking to beaches for vacation and a change in scenery. Most beaches are now open with social distancing requirements, however, this could change as numbers in Florida Caranovirus cases continue to climb. Below you’ll find a few safety precautions to consider as well as some tried and true tips and mom hacks for beaching with baby!

Travel by car and limit contact with other travelers.

This seems obvious but the less contact you and your loved ones have with others during your travels to the beach the better. Avoiding crowded airports, oversold airplanes, and high traffic rest stops, which are a hub for germs, is highly recommended.

Location

One of the biggest issues is the location. Try not to go to a beach that you know will be packed with locals and possibly tourists. Another factor is assessing your risk.

BYO

Ideally bring your own towels, toys, chairs, and food. If you need to rent equipment, just make sure to use a disinfectant wipe. And don’t forget your mask! There are mask mandates in place at some beaches, at least in areas with shops and restaurants.

Social Distancing

Social distancing is encouraged at all open beaches—beach visitors should stay at least 6 feet away or more (both in and out of the water) from people they don’t live with.

Beaching with Baby: Tips for a Successful Trip to the Beach

Here are some fabulous tips for Beaching with Baby from a mama who recently had a first-hand experience!

Umbrella Stroller

We brought an old, cheap one that I found in my in-law’s garage. It did the trick and would probably use it even if the baby was walking. It helped with trips back and forth to the room.

Swim Diapers / Baby Wipes / Regular Diapers / Clothes

I used the Huggies Little Swimmers and didn’t have any issues with them. They were just the first ones that I saw on the shelf. I brought a pack of the normal baby wipes, as well as regular diapers. I packed the diapers and an extra set of clothes and a light blanket for nap time. I packed a hooded towel and a hooded cover-up in case of a change in weather.

Sun Protection

I saw this fabulous Mom Hack on Facebook and it’s a game-changer! Simply use a beauty blender to apply sunscreen on the face!

Battery Operated Fan / Air Pump

We didn’t need a fan because there was a good breeze every day and it was never too hot. We used the air pump to blow up the kiddie pools/floats/toys after we got down to the beach. It is easier to carry floats not inflated.

Entertainment

A kiddie pool is a must-have for babies because it kept them cool and entertained and contained. We sat the pool on the sand in the shade, so they were out of the sun pretty much all day. Our kiddos weren’t able to get out on their own so they played in the pool most of the time. We had the guys bring up water from the gulf in buckets to fill the pool up. It took a couple of trips but it was worth it. I brought some beach toys and some water toys from home. The biggest hit was foam bathtub letters and koozies – who would have thought?! We used the Swimways Baby Spring Float Activity Center with canopy in the pool and it was perfect.

Shades and Covers

A small tent for the kiddos or baby to get out of the sun is also a great item to bring the beach. Our favorite is the Pacific Breeze Easy Setup Beach Tent.

Another option just for baby is this small SUNBA YOUTH UPF 50+ Sun Shelter Baby Travel Crib with Mosquito Net.

Baby Powder

This is a miracle worker! You simply cover the sandy area and let it sit a minute and then you can literally brush the sand off without any scratching or pain. You will be covered in white baby powder but it will wash off with a splash of water.

Most importantly, enjoy! Soak up the sun, the sounds and the breeze of the salty air while staying safe! 😉

We’d love to know, what beach tips, tricks, and or products worked or didn’t work for you?
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GoGo squeeZ applesauce recall due to quality concerns

March 6, 2016 by Tiany Davis

GoGo squeeZ® has issued a voluntary recall on specific applesauce pouches that may not meet quality standards. They found food product residue in two product pumps in one of their factories during an inspection by the Michigan State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). No illnesses connected to this issue have been reported. While it is possible the food product residue may have been incorporated into finished product, they test the applesauce extensively, and at this time, they have not seen evidence of this in their pouches.

Consumers who have purchased GoGo squeeZ® applesauce pouches with Best Before Dates between 12/4/15 and 3/4/17 can contact us at 1-844-275-5841 or visit www.gogosqueez.com to request a replacement voucher. For instructions on how to identify affected products, please visit: http://bit.ly/1RtHHe0.

Please note that this GoGo squeeZ applesauce recall does not include or impact GoGo squeeZ Organic products or our newly launched GoGo squeeZ YogurtZ®.

Production of the GoGo squeeZ® applesauce pouches has been suspended while they work with MDARD officials to continue their investigation.

GoGo squeeZ Founder and CEO Michel Larroche announced the recall on the product’s Facebook page

Larroche said, “Many of you know that last year we had a recall for a different reason, and as a result, we understand you may be losing patience with us. We have worked hard to earn your trust, and we are taking action to make sure we continue to deserve it. As a part of this commitment Bill Graham, our President, and I will be intimately involved in making the changes necessary to deliver on our promise. I can’t begin to express how sorry we are that this happened, and we appreciate your patience and support.”

So, before packing those lunches or grabbing a snack, check your applesauce and identify whether or not you have the recalled item!

Fears about having another child, who am I kidding???

May 20, 2015 by Taresa Sneed

Currently I am 34 weeks pregnant and feeling all sorts of crazy! At first, finding out I was pregnant was some of the most exciting news ever! We learned we were having a girl and the excitement went in to overdrive. But over the past few weeks I’ve started to feel overwhelmed, sad even.

I would get in from work in the evening and my 2 year old would throw several tantrums, not listen to a word I say, and I’d be ruining around like a crazy person trying to fix dinner and run bath water with tears in my eyes! This is all before daddy makes it home by the way.

Suddenly, the idea of having another little person to care for, and change, and feed, and hold while doing dishes and laundry seemed like a lot! I kept asking myself how in the heck am I going to do this??? How are we going to do this? I went from being overjoyed to being nervous very quickly.

How would I find the time to do all of the things I currently do with my son? Would I be too tired to make dinner? How will my fiancée and I make time for each other? So many thoughts and questions were running through my mind. But After much self pep talking, prayer, and thought, I asked myself, Taresa, who are you kidding???

Of course there will be hard days, and days where you feel like your failing and doing everything wrong. Who doesn’t have those days? There will be missed date nights and fast food nights, but it’s not the end of the world. Eventually, we will find a rhythm and what works for our family. Things will never be perfect, but they will get easier.

So now, in the last 6 weeks of my pregnancy, I am happier, and less stressed about whether or not I can deal with one kid screaming for a new toy and the other screaming for boobies! I’m happier, and able to bask in the fact that I am bringing another person to love and nurture into our family. Instead of reading up on how to survive life at home with baby number two, I’m reading reviews on baby slings, monogramming everything in sight, and just waiting on baby’s pending arrival.

And I’m just fine with that. 🙂

Little Pnuts: Imagine, Create, Play – Giveaway

April 25, 2014 by Guest Contributor

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Box subscription services have grown in popularity in recent years, there is something about receiving a surprise at your door that makes you feel like your treating yourself to something special. A package of items hand-selected and full of contents you have probably never tried before. It’s fun, exciting and you get to find new products to love.

Now your your little one can receive his or her own quarterly “Special Delivery” full of educational goodness that allows them to learn through play. We recently received one such package at our door, a special delivery from Little Pnuts.

Little Pnuts is an age appropriate box subscription service designed specifically with your Little Pnut in mind. Each box comes with three to five toys catered to your child’s age and development.

We have never had a problem finding toys for our children, but we have had a difficult time finding good quality, naturally made toys…. this is what Little Pnuts provides.

Little Pnuts toys are 100 percent eco-friendly, all of their brand partners practice sustainability and work to protect our environment. In other words, all of thier toys are sustainably made from natural resources and are battery free. Little Pnuts also limits the use of plastics in their toy selections, all toys are Toxic Free.

Another wonderful aspect of Little Pnuts Special Deliveries, is that they are great for children with special needs—Little Pnuts currently works with children with Autism, Down Syndrome and Low Mussel Tones, along with children who are deaf and blind to curate “Special Deliveries” specifically designed to assist them in reaching appropriate developmental milestones.

Since it’s spring, we received the “Hop Into Spring” Special Delivery. Each box comes carefully packaged with a comprehensive pamphlet that gives information on age appropriate milestones, a full description of the toys in your box and the role they play in your child’s development, as well as tips and ideas for play and exploration for the season.

Lil Pnuts children’s box subscription

Little Pnuts grows with your child, you will receive an age appropriate Special Delivery that meets your child’s milestones for each 3 month phase of development. Your child will receive four Special Deliveries (March, June, September and December) each year.

We received three great toys in our spring box, the Storybox Farm (24.99 value) from Janod being our favorite:

Box doubles as play set piece
Helps inspire creative, imaginative play in your little one
Pieces are constructed from all wood
Designed in France by Janod
Great for ages 3 to 8 years

We also received a Djeco / MiniMatch Matching Card Game ($15.99 value) and a Wiggling Cow Game ($22.99 value) This $25 spring subscription box had almost $70 worth in great educational toys!

How does the Little Pnuts Subscription work?

This is great for children ages 0 to 5 and a wonderful gift for grandchildren, nieces and nephews!

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