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What food and supplies do I pack for an infant at a splash pad?
Quick answer
Pack formula or breast milk in an insulated bag, a couple of bottles, baby food pouches if started, a swim diaper, regular diapers for changes, wipes, a hooded towel, a sun shade, and an UPF rashguard set. A portable stroller with full canopy gives the infant a shade base.
Infant splash pad visits work fine with the right kit. Food: insulated bottle bag with formula or pumped breast milk (Yeti or Skip Hop sizes work), 2-3 clean bottles, a small thermos of warm water for mixing formula, 2-3 baby food pouches if your baby is on solids. Diapering: 1 reusable swim diaper (Bambino Mio, Charlie Banana), 4-6 regular diapers for changes, large wet wipes, changing pad. Sun protection: UPF 50+ rashguard onesie, wide-brim sun hat, mineral sunscreen for babies over 6 months, full-canopy stroller for shade. Infant essentials: pacifier, small comfort blanket, hooded towel, change of dry clothes, plus an extra outfit. Skip food pouches on the splash surface — eat in the picnic area only. Visits under 30 minutes work best for under-1-year-olds.