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Question re. UK sun and tent things....!

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PutThatInYourPipeandSmokeIt · 03/06/2007 22:56

We're taking our 6 month old DD to cornwall etc on our hols this year - do we need to get a UV tent / beach umbrella and if so which?? We will probably sit on the beach once or twice. She has a sun hat and cover up clothes and cream BUT I am sure that isn't enough!!

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sohappyicouldcry · 03/06/2007 23:12

I don't really know the correct answer to your question, but we've bought a tent thingy for DD (10 months) for summer on the beach in France. Am also going to get one of those uv suit things, sunglasses, a hat and spf50/60.

LittleB · 04/06/2007 12:42

I've got a pop up sun tent for dd , she loves playing in it, and it does give a bit more protection, I brought mine second hand on e-bay.

OrmIrian · 04/06/2007 12:43

Pop up tent is handy for LOs. Not just from the sun protection POV - simply because if she wants a snooze or just a quiet time, the tent is great for that. I rely on loads of suncream and t-shirts for sun protection mostly.

PutThatInYourPipeandSmokeIt · 04/06/2007 20:42

Brill thank you. I have just got one from ebay - I hope it's the right thing! Do they get really hot inside?? This one has a door and integral floor.....

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LIZS · 04/06/2007 20:45

they do get hot inside. We used it in Italy(I think) for dd and it wasn't nearly as cool or protective as the normal shade

carocaro · 04/06/2007 21:27

yes get one, we took one to Cornwall when DS1 was about a year and it was fab for his little sleeps and you can snooze in there with them too! also good if it gets a bit windy and for keeping sand off your ice cream! And of course keeping the sun off them!

auburnmum · 04/06/2007 21:37

Agree with all of that. Brilliant for protection from sun, sand and wind. Plus, on occasion have even taken shelter from the rain ... including one memorable occasion on a beach in wales where all 4 of us spent an entire morning huddled inside drinking hot chocolate and playing, hide the lego person! Much more fun than it sounds. Wouldn't go near the beach without it.

nappyaddict · 21/06/2007 00:24

do they get hot inside even if the front bit is open?

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