There comes an age when the last thing kids want to do on the beach is play with mum and/or dad but until that day comes, make the most of it! Sandy beaches are ideal play areas and a sun holiday is the perfect opportunity to help your child to develop skill with minimal input and maximum smile time.
Body Boards
What's the beach for if its not playing in the waves. These body boards are inflatable, so easy to pack, brilliantly designed for small bodies and provide hours of confidence boosting play in the sea.
Where to get it
Paddle bat and ball
This classic beach game is great for kids. Big wooden bat and smaller rubber ball is great for building confidence and developing good footwork and a 'feel' for the ball. Use to rally as well as hitting hard for power. Helps parents burn off excess holiday calories in going to retrieve the ball. Watch out for irate sun worshipers after the ball has hit them.
Where to get it
All the shops along the seafront when you go on holiday!