The Best Beach Tents To Help You Stay Cool

Few things ruin a beach day like a burning, peeling, crying kid. A pop-up beach tent provides a welcome, semi-sheltered place to take a break from the waves and the rays, especially for young kids who can’t take much sun. The best beach tents serve as a portable baby changing space, a shady spot for naps, or even an impromptu shelter from any inclement weather that rolls your way. Baby beach tents, in particular, are especially designed to keep the smallest members of your family safe and happy.

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The Ideal Umbrella That Won't Fly Away

This hybrid umbrella-beach tent is the ideal item for families who are looking for a spot to escape the mid-days rays, but don’t want to set up a larger shelter.

Perfect Pop-Ups

Quick Cabana Beach Tent by Lightspeed Outdoors Big enough for two adults, multitude of kids, and pets, the six-pound tent has three mesh windows with shades for maximum ventilation or privacy!	UPF 50+ Easy Pop Up Beach Tent by WolfWise You literally pop this tent out of its carry bag and it's ready to go. It weighs less than four pounds, so shlepping it around is easy.

To Help Keep the Bugs Away

If bugs are the bane of your existence, this is the tent of your dreams. It's designed specifically to keep out mosquitos and other critters, thanks to its mesh walls. It has a bottom drape that basically seals up any openings.

The Best Portable Play Yards

At some point in your parenting journey, you’re going to want to drink a cup of coffee. Or, dare to dream, use the bathroom. Alone. Without holding a squirmy infant. That’s why you need a play pen. As the name implies, it pens in your child, freeing you up to do other things. And now, with the advent of spring and summer, you’re going to want an outdoor play yard.

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Ultimate Play Yard by Summer Infant

This handy play yard gives you 14 square feet of contained playing area. It has a full coverage removable canopy with two zip-open panels and mesh sides.

Best From Pack'n Play

Pack ’n Play LiteTraveler Play Yard by Graco If your yard is shaded and you don't need a canopy, this play yard from Graco is a solid choice. You set up or take it down in seconds with thanks to a one-step fold.	Pack ’n Play LiteTraveler LX Play Yard by Graco This one has the same easy set up and fold as the model above, but it comes with a removable canopy. There's a padded floor for extra comfort, a zippered activity door, and mesh sides.

Great for On-the-Go and the Beach

This is a fantastic option for tiny babies. It's a 2-in-1 portable infant play space and nap spot, and can be used inside or outside.

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