Where is the sunscreen?!?! I am floundering around while trying to keep my 5-year-old from jumping in the water before I apply it. We all know that once they are in the pool you can’t get them to come back out.
I try to start out each summer with an organized pool and beach bag but by the end of the summer it is a disaster. This year I am using all the tricks I can find on the internet to keep all our necessities contained.
When I browse Pinterest, I am always impressed with all the clever and creative ideas. I am so thankful because I am about the least creative person I know. I get to learn awesome tips from all my fellow moms.
My top 9 Favorite Pool Bag Organization Hacks
1. Makeup Organizer/Pool Organizer – I love how this bag keeps all the little things that end up on the bottom of your bag all organized. Such a great idea.
2. Mesh Bags – Don’t let your goggles become a tangled mess. It is important if your kids are on the swim team that they don’t become scratched so use these mesh bags. Each kid can have their own color.
3. My favorite pool bag is by Scout. The fabric is water-resistant which is important at the pool or beach. The pockets on the outside help keep small items from becoming lost.
4. Key chain – Our pool requires a key fob to get in the gate. I clip this to the straps of my bag so I can easily find the key when I am carrying all our gear. Use one that has a clip or is retractable so you don’t have to fumble with the key when your hands are full.
5. Snack Bag – I throw all our snacks in an insulated lunch bag whether or not they need to stay cool. This keeps them all together.
It seems simple that for pool bag organization you must have small bags and a spot for everything within your large bag. Having kids trying to grab goggles and toys out of your bag without making a mess is difficult enough.
Pool days are going to be great this year. Here are our 5 favorite pool toys and with this organized bag it will make spending our days at the pool even more fun.
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I haven’t been to the pool in a while. These look like some great ideas to help keep yourself organized when taking all your stuff to the pool or to the lake or to the beach .
Love these ideas! I’m hopeless at findings things in any of my bags really so a bit more organisation is definitely what I need! It’s winter here right now in Australia 🙁 but I’ll definitely use some of these ideas in summar
I think the makeup organizer is brilliant. I DO wish I had thought of that sooner. Better late than never 🙂
That very first tip, the one where you use a make up organizer for all the stuff that falls to the bottom: genius.
We don’t really pack a bag for the pool, because it’s in our back yard. However, we pack one for the beach, and I love the idea of the mesh bag for goggles!
Oh it is that time of year again! TIme to get out and go to the beach or the pool side. I love a good organized bag.
This is a helpful guide to any mum this summer. I do like the look of the striped bag. xx
Ooh I love the bag idea! I’m always lugging so many bags around during the beach days with the kids. I love any way to make it easier.
Oh man when I read the title i was like this will be some gimmick and then I scroll down and I’m like WHAT IS THIS MAGIC haha! That’s the most genius thing I’ve seen! Amazing! xx
I can’t go to the beach or the pool without a wet/dry bag or two. There are some things you just don’t want to get sand in or get wet.
I agree. A place for wet suits is a must.
I love the idea of using a makeup organizer to organize a pool bag. I always throw everything in the bag and end up losing things, like my keys!
Me too. When I finally put it on a retractable key ring and hung it from the handle of my bag it was awesome.
I love summertime because that means pool time! These are great ideas, I love putting snack bags in my totes/larger bags, too.
When I take the kids to the pool I’m always so unorganized. I have my eyes set on that bag by Scout. It’s so pretty and looks very roomy!
These are awesome tips on how to keep everything organized while swimming! I think it’s nice to be able to keep everything in different compartments or pouches.
How cool is that make-up organizer! I must have it. There are tons of things that you can put there when you travel and it’s definitely going to make packing easier.
I agree. I wish I had thought of it years ago.
Our pool just opened for the year, and I definitely need to get our bag together. This is great!
I love that pool organizer. We join a private pool club every summer so this would be great for keeping everything that we need for the pool in a convenient place.
I love that makeup organizer bag idea! It’s perfect! I also bring an insulated bag with us where ever we go with snacks!
This is perfect for planner addicts like me lol… but its also good for traveling, going to the beach or pool. These bags are very roomy and a lot can fit in them that’s what I love about them 🙂
Love your organization tips!
Thanks so much!