I can't tell you how many times I've had to shell out a dollar for an emergency swim diaper, or dried off my kids in the pool's locker room only to realize I didn't pack any clean underwear for them to wear home. From now on, I'll always check the pool checklist before we go--and restock our bag when we get home so we'll be ready for next time.
- Swimsuits
- Swim diapers
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and/or hats
- Towels, if not provided at pool
- Cover-ups
- Goggles
- Flip-flops/water shoes
- Clean underwear/diapers
- Plastic bags for wet items
- Shampoo
- Combs
- Padlock
- Water for everyone
- Change/cash for vending machines/snack bar
- (or better yet—pack your own healthy snacks)
