Beach Tips?

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Hi,

My son (7 1/2 months) has been in his DOC Band now or 4 1/2 weeks. He's

doing

great, and we're seeing good correction, particularly at the back of his head

(still waiting

for the asymmetry to correct).

Next Saturday we're leaving for a week's vacation down the Jersey Shore with my

in-laws.

I have a lot to stress over since this will be our first beach week with

and his

daddy's nearest and dearest (18 immediate family members ages 5 though 70) in

tight

quarters. These vacations work so well because everyone spends the majority of

the day

on the beach. I know we won't spend nearly as much time at the beach this year,

but we

would like to introduce to the sand, water, seagulls, etc.

For those of you who have taken your banded child to the beach, what tips can

you share?

Did they wear their helmet? If not, how long did you spend at the beach and

when did

you put it back on? How did you handle sunscreen with the helmet? And anything

else

you can think of?

I should add is really an active baby and is now spending lots of time

belly crawling

around the house. I know it will be difficult to take him to the beach and not

give him at

least some time in the sand.

Thanks,

(, 7 1/2 months, 4 weeks in DOC Band)