Bringing two babies to the beach by yourself...

How do I go about doing this w/a 4 mo old and 21 mo old? Should I just write off the whole beach idea alltogether?

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If you have a double all terrain stroller that you could put them in then I think it's doable if you pack and prepare carefully! Good Luck!

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You're brave taking 2 kids to the beach

I work p/t and want to take DS to the beach during the week when it isn't so crowded but am trying to figure out how to do being I am 6 mo. pregnant and he is a 2 yr. old that is a wild man

I have seen these beach cart things that rolls on wheels (kind of what you might see the old people pulling with their groceries). I will see if I can find a picture of one. I was thinking about getting it and throwing everything in there that way if I need to stop and run after DS I can just park the cart

Here's a picture of what I want to get:



but the only thing, you would still have to carry your 4 mo. old. hmmm....do you have a double stroller that would work on the beach? you can throw all your stuff in the empty seat.

Message edited 6/2/2009 2:49:26 PM.

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I think it would be difficult. I took DS to the beach and let me tell you it was a lot of work, I can't imagine trying with a toddler as well.

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wow, that sounds tough... who watches your stuff when you bring them to the bathroom?

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can you put the 4 m.o. in a bjorn or sling? with a hat? try to pack light and be ready to pick up and leave, JIK! you can do it and will feel even more empowered once you do!

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I'm not sure you should do it. DH and I took DD to the beach, she's 20 months, it was non stop running. I think it would be overwhelming at the ages they are at.

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I went with my 3 yo and 15 month old and it was a challenge, I have to say. The biggest challenge was all of the stuff that I had to bring. I had a wagon but that was no use. It's doable BUT I don't know how relaxing you are going the think it is. Good luck.

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i think you should give it a try, my sil travelled on a plane with a 6 month old and a toddler, and the toddler was well behaved at the airport. i just would bring along the bjorn...

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I wouldnt do it. I know what my son was like last year at 18 months at the beach. It just wouldnt be worth the risk to me

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I am afraid to take my 3 yr old to the beach by ourselves LOL..your brave!

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wow you are brave i had the same situation. i had a 6 month old and a 22 month old and i couldn't do it. i couldn't run after one and hold the other one at the same time. i waited til the following summer!!!! i would just stick to the backyard this year!! lol

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its tough, i've done it with 3 babies.
I would not recommend going to a big beach i.e. tobay, jones, robert moses. I' only go to my little beach nearby. If the poop hits the fan, i'm home in 5 minutes, i don't have to walk far from the car etc etc.

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I'd never do it!

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i'd do it but only under a few circumstances. one, i would only go to a very small beach-where the parking lot is literally touching the sand. i went today with my 23 month old and went to a beach that i had to walk forever to get to! DD is so good there but it was a major PITA getting to the sand.
if your DS is really a "wild" man who cannot sit still ever then i probably would not go to be honest.
my DD is very good there if i have bunch of snacks to keep her busy in her little beach chair-and she loves her pails and shovels. keeps her busy. i am also 8 months PG so it was hard in that way. a lot of work but fun.
i would definitely use a bjorn for your DD btw if you have one!

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I would do it (I have a 3 yo DS and a 4 month old DD) but I totally agree with what other people have said--

-- I'd only go to a small beach where it's a really short trip from the parking lot
-- The baby bjorn is what saves me when I do outings with the kids like this. I seriously could not survive without it
-- Lots of snacks and small toys like shovels etc to help keep the older DC staying in one place at least a little bit

Goodluck!!!