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Can you hear that? It’s the sound of summer in the air — and it’s calling to you. 

Now that the kids are out of school, it’s time to venture to the beach or even just to the community pool. Of course, you can’t go to either without packing up a plethora of supplies, because heavens forbid you forget your little one’s favorite water toy — or, more importantly, their sunscreen. 

With that in mind, we’ve broken down the Amazon essentials you’ll want to bag up before you hit the water this summer.

In the Bag
This one is a mom must: Waterproof, washable and spacious, the Bogg Bag is tip-proof, meaning it stands upright even when it’s fully loaded with items. The sturdy tote, which comes in a variety of colors, also features a treaded, non-slip bottom and inside zipper pockets. Load it up with snacks, sunblock, books and all your other beach supplies without worry of them spilling out into the sand.
Price: $90. Buy Here 

The Not Terrible Towel
As durable as it is adorable, the super-absorbent Dock & Bay beach towel is made from recycled material that dries three times faster than traditional cotton towels. The microfiber material also repels sand; all you need to do is give the towel a quick shake and the minuscule grains fall right off. Although the towel, which was first seen on the BBC’s entrepreneurial reality TV series Dragons’ Den, comes in numerous patterns and colors, I’m partial to the pink-and-white striped cabana version.
Price: $29.99. Buy Here 

Screen Time
One of the most important things you can put on your skin is sunscreen. Not only does applying it prevent you from getting a painful sunburn, it can help avert skin cancer, premature aging and discoloration. Although wearing any sunscreen is good, we rounded up some of the best products on the market.
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Take a Seat
I own this foldable backpack beach chair from Tommy Bahama and it’s a clutch find for the beach. The five-position chair features a back bar that allows you to hang beach towels, plus a side mesh pouch that can be used for storing your keys, phone and wallet. The comfortable chair also has an insulated cooler that can hold six to eight cans and an insulated cup holder.
Price: $71.69. Buy Here 

Gimme Shelter
Take a break from the rays with this portable beach cabana that comes in a fun striped pattern. Made of waterproof material, the 6-foot-wide beach shelter comes with a removable wall for extra protection from the sun, as well as storage pockets on each inside corner of the cabana. Along with a carry bag, the cabana includes four stakes as well as built-in sandbags for an easy setup. 
Price: $84.99. Buy Here

Play Time
You can’t go to the beach without at least a few toys for the kiddos. This colorful, 18-piece beach toy set from Click N’ Play includes a sand bucket with a sifter, shovels, rakes and a watering can, plus cute sand molds shaped like a turtle, sea horse, octopus, shell and, of course, a castle. The set also comes with a mesh storage backpack for convenient, portable storage.
Price: $21.49. Buy Here