Summer beach trips are a great way to relax and have fun with the whole family. When everyone piles into the car to head to nearest lake or ocean, it’s often necessary to bring along sunscreen, food, beach toys and water.
If you’re traveling with young children, it’s also important to be aware of how to swim safely and test water quality.
EcoChildsPlay.com suggests finding a body of water that is clean, and far away from golf courses or farms. Try to avoid swimming within a day of heavy rain, since this can also stir up sediment or sewage that could be potentially hazardous. Also, consider checking online to see if the beach’s water has been tested for contamination in the recent months.
No matter what activity you’re doing, from playing frisbee to building sand castles to swimming, make sure that kids are always accompanied by an adult.
After all the fun in the sun, everyone might end up bringing sand back into the car. One way to keep this from happening is to bring a coco mat along for the ride, which can be used to scrape the sand from water shoes, sandals and even towels.
These mats are woven from 100 percent coconut fibers, which are adept at catching water, sand and dirt that might otherwise be tracked into the car. 
