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The essentials all parents need for their children this summer

By Vogue Scandinavia's Shopping Team

Photo: Liewood

With warmer weather comes more time spent outdoors – and with that, the double challenge of protecting your children from the sun and keeping them entertained. Below, Vogue Scandinavia rounds up the essential items every parent needs to survive the summer

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We know how stressful it can be to pack and plan everything your child or baby might need for a day of adventure – especially if the destination is the beach. With so much to remember, the chances of forgetting something essential are high. That’s where we come in, easing the packing pressure by pinpointing exactly what to prioritise. Because as we all know: happy mama, happy baby.

First and foremost, we recommend investing in a UV-protective suit. It saves you from the hourly chase with sunscreen and keeps your little one safe under the sun. Another must-have? A portable bathtub or floating pool. Not only will it keep your child cool and entertained, but it also helps prevent the inevitable sandy mess that follows you home.

Below, find our curated list of must-haves to make summer with kids a breeze.


UPF 50 Sun protection set

H&M

SHOP NOWEUR 27.99
Dove swim vest

Liewood

SHOP NOWEUR 50
Striped knit bucket hat

Tiny cottons

SHOP NOWEUR 25
Bath poncho - bermuda blue

Elodie

SHOP NOWEUR 39.90
Uvmune 400 Kids Hydrating Milk Spf50+ 250 ml

La Roche-Posay

SHOP NOWEUR 0.02
Girls pink arizona flower buckle sandals

Birkenstock

SHOP NOWEUR 58
Hat - white blue ditsy floral print

Next

SHOP NOWEUR 15
Sea seeker

Sunnylife

SHOP NOWEUR 30
Baby brasil logo

Havaianas

SHOP NOWEUR 16.80
RB9187S kids

Ray-Ban

SHOP NOWEUR 79
Play everyday lotion SPF 50 5.5 oz

Supergoop!

SHOP NOWEUR 38.62
Aquani beach tent and paddling pool anti-uv

Babymoov

SHOP NOWEUR 67
The mini weekender in beige

Béis

SHOP NOWEUR 98
Lighthouse blanket

Mini rodini

SHOP NOWEUR 16
Kids swim mask

Sunnylife

SHOP NOWEUR 20
Graphic-print ruffle-trim swimsuit

Patachou

SHOP NOWEUR 74
Everett pop up telt UV-telt

Liewood

SHOP NOWEUR 63
Baby tuti fields leather sandals

Donsje

SHOP NOWEUR 80
Baby mallorca bubble swimsuit

Suncracy

SHOP NOWEUR 42
Iles sky leather sandals

Donsje

SHOP NOWEUR 135
Crochet patch-appliqué cotton cardigan

Stella McCartney Kids

SHOP NOWEUR 101
Hydro houston sandals

Camper Kids

SHOP NOWEUR 91
Vintage tricycle beige

Stay

SHOP NOWEUR 129.90
Striped cotton polo sweater

Polo Ralph Lauren

SHOP NOWEUR 72
Baby bathtub

Twistshake

SHOP NOWEUR 40
Stokke® yoyo³ stroller from 6 months

YOYO®

SHOP NOWEUR 489