This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Amabssador Program for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

A Toddler Pool Day normally goes one of two ways. It can be the most amazing, fun afternoon or it can end up in disaster. There’s not usually a happy medium, at least not for us. But you can make sure you have the best afternoon possible by being prepared!

It’s amazing the difference a few necessary items can make in your toddlers mood! If you’re planning on an afternoon in the water, make sure to pack these five items in your pool bag.

Swimways Float

If you read my post on How To Teach Your Toddler to Love the Water With 5 Simple Steps then you’ve learned about how we used the SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy to help ease Madison into swimming and not being afraid of the water. My husband and I both grew up living on the water. Our summers were always filled with swimming and it is so important to us to give our daughter the tools so she can enjoy the water as much as we do.

The SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy is a must-have for our trips to the pool! This float is specially designed for babies/toddlers 9 to 24 months old and is the #1 selling float in the United States. The large circumference and patented inner spring around the outside edge combine for added stability for your little one.

Madison absolutely loves her SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy. The Sun Canopy adds extra sun protection with 50+ SPF. It’s even adjustable or removable! The SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy is super easy to carry around and portable in your pool bag! It folds flat into three compact circles to easily slip into the included storage bag. This way Mom can easily carry it from pool to storage, easily. Or even slip it into your suitcase for vacation, like we did!

You can find the SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy and the SwimWays Baby Spring Float Activity Center at your local Target. 

Towel

No one wants to leave the pool wet. But I have totally been that Mom who forgot my towel at home and had to run back with a mad baby who thought they were missing out on the pool. This is something you never want to forget from your pool bag.

Water

Bringing a bottle of water for you and your little one to stay hydrated is essential! A dehydrated baby (or Mama) will ruin your fun pool day!

Sunscreen

Protecting yourself and your little one from the sun is so very important. It is important to carry sunscreen specifically made for your little ones sensitive skin.  The SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy even adds an extra 50+ SPF!

Snacks

I’ve learned to always keep multiple snacks in my bag at all times. When we’re at the pool, my daughter plays hard. Playing hard works up an appetite and nothing ends a fun day at the pool like a HANGRY toddler.