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Posted By: Darren

Subject: Toddlers in Nags Head

I'm bringing my 2-1/2 year old twins (boy and girl) to Nags Head for the first time this summer. I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with bringing toddlers to OBX, and if you had any suggestions of activities I can plan for them?

Thanks!!
Darren

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7536: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

8/16/2006 8:44:00 AM

Posted By: long time OBX'r

Been going for over 20 years, my son started when he was just over a year old...

It is amazing how they can amuse themselves while on the beach! My nephew had a blast just at the waters edge running toward and away from the waves as they were coming and going.

Just make sure you do the sun screen thing often! Not a bad idea to keep them in t-shirts as well.

I don't think you have to "plan" much, let them enjoy the beach. They don't have that at home!

Hope you have great weather and an enjoyable time!

7537: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

8/16/2006 8:45:36 AM

Posted By: Guest

take them to the beach. that's what it's there for. shovels, pails, and sand. Not much entertaining to be had at two years of age. what would you do at any other beach?

7540: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

8/16/2006 9:37:43 AM

Posted By: Guest

They will have fun at the beach, make sure you have your camera/video camera and take lots of pics.

7545: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

8/16/2006 12:18:22 PM

Posted By: Guest

One thing I did when my son was smaller and I have seen other people do it is to bring or purchase a small blow up pool. It can be a little nerve-wracking constantly watching after two year old twins at the waters edge. We would bring it down to the beach and fill it up with buckets of sea water. After runnung away from the waves enough times they welcomed playing in the pool. Not only does it keep them occupied it attracts new friends!

Mary

7906: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

9/1/2006 8:52:27 AM

Posted By: Guest

Get a schedule provided at Jockeys Ridge ranger station. They have events planned for all age groups everyday.

13226: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

6/23/2007 7:59:04 PM

Posted By: Guest

I used to take my kids to the NC Aquarium in Manteo. It's a hands on experience they will enjoy,and it will give them a break from all the sun at the beach.It's not too far of a drive and I found it to be a good thing to do mid-week. My four are now just about grown,but I have a four year old(I will be there in two weeks).
Good luck!

35333: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

5/5/2009 7:15:32 AM

Posted By: Guest

Thanks for the tips. Our daughter and 3 yr old grandson will be going along with us next week. G.ma will bring along a couple of extra books, toys(hot wheels, minature doodler, crayons/book), snacks. Thanks again.

45447: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

7/28/2009 9:55:45 AM

Posted By: Guest

Taking a blow up pool is a great idea. Thank you. I would of never thought of it.

48024: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

8/8/2009 3:49:43 PM

Posted By: Guest

These are great tips. We are heading to Southern Shores with friends and 2 toddlers next week. The pool is a great idea.

50042: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

8/20/2009 3:41:30 AM

Posted By: Guest

Love the pool idea. My daughter and niece will be around 3 next year when we go back. Im going to take a pool!

52837: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

9/7/2009 8:38:56 AM

Posted By: Annapolis grandma

It will rain all week what can we do .....what about library childrens story time or a gym for kids

52838: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

9/7/2009 8:38:57 AM

Posted By: Annapolis grandma

It will rain all week what can we do .....what about library childrens story time or a gym for kids

63972: RE: Toddlers in Nags Head

3/22/2010 9:08:29 PM

Posted By: Local

I live in the Outer Banks, My daughter is a toddler and there is alot to do. There is a great park on the road next to the Wright Bro's mem. It's about MP 8.5, it's behind the Outer Banks Brew Station. The Aquarium is a great place to go, but it's REALLY small. We don't take our daughter there in the Summer because she can't do her own thing. People are everywhere and no one lets her see anything. Also there is a Mag. called the Outer Banks Kid. You can get the mag. at Major Party and Kmart for sure, they have ALOT of things in there everyday all over the beach for kids to do.

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