Schylling UV Play Shade, SPF 50+, Ultra Portable, Blue

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This thing pops up in seconds (do watch out as it is a little explosive and can hit you in the face! The directions warn you about this), and folds down in seconds pretty easily - do keep the instructions for your first few attempts at assembly/disassembly, and practice just once before you get to the beach so you won't look an idiot!

Not all pop up tents come with a tarp but some do and this gives you added protection against the elements such as hot sun or rain. You cannot fold your pop up tent with the tarp still in place so you will need to remove this and put it into the storage bag beforehand. The good news is that this is easy to fold and not at all fiddly. Step by Step Pop Up Tent Folding Guide Before putting any tent into storage, you must make sure that it is clean. Failing to do this means that dirt and debris could cause damage. Not to mention that certain types of dirt could attract critters and insects that could also damage your tent. It’s important that you keep your grip tight on those points you’ve folded in but at the same time, you’re going to need to turn the tent upwards. With your free hand, push the high point towards the ground and you should find that the whole tent closes in on itself. The points that you hold in your hand should stay on the outer part. Step Five Fold the left side down to the ground, then do the same for the right side, bringing it down on top, then hold them together and your tent should make an oval shape.I could actually sit inside of it to with my son which was awesome since I breastfeed. Some infant tents are too tiny for that.

Though it's light weight, it is still sturdy enough, and the fact it is so light makes it great for travel and beach trips with all your other weighty baby gear. A beach tent is the ultimate accessory for days out at the seaside. Whether you're on holiday or going on a day trip, a beach tent really comes in handy when it comes to sun protection, keeping the wind at bay while you enjoy a picnic and giving you a place to change your clothes. What to look for in a good beach tent? UV protection If you're taking children and the dog along on your day out, you'll want a family-sized beach tent and to be mindful of your shelter being large enough for a group. For romantic trips to the seaside, there are also two-person beach tents available that are compact for couples. Parents with little ones in tow will find baby beach tents that are just the right size for your tot to move around and play. If you're planning on spending hours in the sun, UV protection is a must. Many beach tents offer UPF protection of 50 or higher to ensure you're safe from the sun when you want to come out of the sea for some shelter. A UV beach tent offers respite from the rays, especially if you're at the beach with small children or fancy an afternoon nap. You'll still want to apply your sunscreen but a UV beach tent provides protection from the direct sunlight. Stability Before you go in all guns blazing trying to take your pop up tent down and store it in its bag, there are a few things you can do first to make the process a little easier. One of the things that these tents are notorious for is being difficult to fold away and while practice makes perfect, these tips will certainly give you that extra boost. Clean Your TentPut the tent on its side, then apply pressure to the middle so that it makes the tent into a figure of eight. Once in this shape keep your weight in the middle of the tent so it doesn’t move about. Love that it has a bottom inside. Baby slept inside the tent every day on the beach and it kept him relatively sand free. I also stored my diaper bag inside to keep it out of the sun and away from the sand. If you’ve followed these steps correctly, you should have something that slightly resembles a taco. Step Four

The pegs are suitable enough for keeping the tent in place at the beach. If by the pool with a paved surface, you will need to bring a towel (the base is not padded) and put some weighty things inside the tent (or maybe some string that you could tie to the peg loops and to other stable things outside the tent), as the tent is very light and will blow around in a decent wind.It WORKS! It was pretty hot and sunny both days we were on the beach. We didn't use any suntan lotion on baby due to restrictions on that for infants under 6 months. He was in the tent most of the time and he never got red or pink from the sun.