Complete change of clothes for
each person per day (think cool, comfortable clothing)
— though if you are renting a place with laundry
facilities, you may be able to get away with less
Lightweight sweater or jacket and long pants
for cooler evenings
Swimsuits (two per person, so you'll always
have a dry one)
Beach towels (again two per person is ideal)
Beach cover-ups or roomy T-shirts (to throw
on over swimsuit when you've had enough sun)
Baseball caps or wide-brim hats (to protect
faces from sun)
Make sure the pull-cord loops on older window
blinds and drapes have been eliminated or secured.
Cut the loop of the pull cord just above the tassel
to result in two cords, or keep the loop taut
with a tie-down device that fastens the cord to
the floor or wall.
Hand-test the hot water temperature. A child
can suffer third-degree burns in a matter of seconds
if exposed to water above 120 degrees F. Most
rental homes do not have anti-scald devices or
renter access to the water heater thermostat.
Hand-test the water upon arrival to avoid accidental
scalding in the bath or shower.
Examine bunk beds for proper installation
and support of the mattresses. Bunk bed guardrails,
like crib slats, need to be close enough together
to avoid head entrapment. Avoid allowing children
under the age of 6 to sleep in the top bunk.
Place all household cleaners and other potentially
dangerous chemicals in a locked cabinet or closet.
Inspect the rental crib to make certain it
is sturdy, properly assembled and in good condition.