We have all done it, gotten to the pool and forgotten something! Maybe it was a towel, the kids goggles or even a swimsuit for mom (YES that was me!). After being this mom, I wrote a quick cheat sheet and wanted to share with you what is always in my swim bag if we are leaving the house and what I consider to be swim bag essentials!

Swim Bag Essentials: What to Pack for the Pool

We have our own above ground pool so you would think I have this down pat. But the thing is, our pool is at home and so is all our stuff! The kids can get into their suits and grab a towel by themselves. If they have cleaned up properly (can you hear the sarcasm) then their goggles should be right in the pool toy storage bin.

So when we are leaving the house, I need 5 minutes to think about what we need to pack! We have a great new spray park and pool in town so the kids ask to go there often!

I have a swim bag hanging on our coat rack at home. It always has these things in it

GOGGLES

SHAMPOO

SUNSCREEN

HAIR BRUSH

QUARTERS (for change room locker)

When we run out the door we grab and toss into the bag

SWIMSUITS

RASH GUARDS

TOWEL

I do not usually get my kids changed before we leave, because then we forget a change of clothes (no one is perfect right). This way, we change at the pool and we have dry clothes for after!

 

I do not personally pack these things, but you might want them depending on your children

PUDDLE JUMPER FLOATATION DEVICE

SWIM CAP

 

If you are heading to the beach you probably want to include

POOL COVER UP

FIRST AID KIT

 

Did I miss anything?

Oh wait, you probably want your phone to capture those memories? After you have taken some photos, go have a look at the best swimming instagram captions to give your memories some catchy quotes!