Beach Environmental Assessment, Communication, and Health Program
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Health Beach Program
Advice staying healthy at the beach

Taking Care of Your Baby or Toddler

  • Take your kids for frequent bathroom breaks; otherwise they may go in the water they’re swimming in.
  • Change diapers away from the waters edge, in a bathroom if one is available.
  • Never bury diapers in the sand! Small children or wildlife may dig them up.
  • Always use swim diapers in the water and change them often to avoid leaks. Remember, if your toddler's diaper is leaking in the water, the toddler can get sick.

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For more information about the BEACH Program or comments on the website, contact Jessica Archer at jarc461@ecy.wa.gov.

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