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Top Twenty Baby on the Beach Tips

Basics:
Swimsuit – depending on the age, either a float suit with adjustable buoyancy or “puddle-jumper” floaties
Rashguard – longer-sleeved suits that protect best from sun
Sun Hat – with tie and long back
Beach Towels (2/child) – reserve one for an end-of-the-beach-day-scrub
Sunscreen (check the use-by date and get a baby-friendly one)**
Swim diapers (even if kids don’t go in the water these are good)
Wipes
Water bottle/cup – Yeti or

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Driving Alone With Baby

Are you nervous to drive alone with a baby? 

As one young parent shares:  "Starting soon I'm going to be taking several short road trips alone with my child. Before having kids, I found myself in a few accidents that were my fault--never have been hurt but did some damage to the car. I haven't been driving in the city (where I find drivers far crazier than in other cities) in several years and not since having my child. I'm nervous about driving

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NYC Escapes: Where to Go for a Long Weekend

Want something more than a day trip but less than a full vacation? Here are PSP member-recommended destinations for a two- to three-day getaway.

PSP members help answer each other’s questions about everything from vacation destinations to kindergarten admissions and so much more. Join us today!

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13 tips to protect your credit card

Park Slope Parents members share their tips for keeping credit cards safe. 

Road Trip Diversions

Road Trip Tips and Diversions

Going on a road trip 8, 10, 16 hours long and wondering what you can do to keep the little ones occupied? Here are tips from parents about scheduling and how to fill the hours, and days, in the car.

 

 

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