New York Family’s littlest blogger, Elle Belle, rounds up her (and her baby sister’s) favorite pieces for summer fun. From beach- and pool-side essentials to the hottest picks in warm-weather fashion for minis, Elle’s list has it all for summer-savvy siblings!
Elle Belle is an adorable toddler who lives in the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her magnificent mommy, dapper dad, and baby sister. She can be reached at ellebellenyc@gmail.com.
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Stearns Puddle Jumper
I can’t go swimming without my Puddle Jumper—it makes me feel safe and stylish in the water. And now with new weight options, there’s a wide range in terms of certified PFDs for every kiddo. There’s even one for my little peanut of a little sister, the Puddle Jumper Infant Hydroprene Life Jacket (for kids under 30 lbs), for me, Puddle Jumper Child Hydroprene Life Jacket (for kids 30-50 lbs), and the Puddle Jumper Youth Hydroprene Life Jacket (for kids 50-90 lbs). Mommy loves that it is U.S. Coast Guard approved and made from the softest Hydroprene fabric and Crosstech foam. And I love the sublimated graphics and details. coleman.com -
Mini Melissa Shoes
Nothing says summer like summer shoes! Mini Melissa is the perfect pick for a style-savvy little lady like myself. I know shoes better than Cinderella! My conversation-starter shoes this summer are the Mini Aranha with a melting popsicle adornment. My little sister and I have them in different colors and we make quite the pair in them but they do make me hungry… My little sister also adores the Mini Furadinha flat, which has tiny little holes with a charming pineapple on its top part and the Disney twins which make Minnie and Mickey kiss on her feet. Mwaaah! But Mommy’s favorite is the Mini Campana Zig Zag and matching her little ladies when she’s not wearing her Melissa Charlotte + Jason Wu sandals! These Mini Melissa fashion forward jellies are the perfect fit for the mini fashionista. shopmelissa.com/mini -
Zoocchini Beach Towels and Swim Diaper and Sunhat Sets
We love Zoocchini’s cozy and cute beach towels. I especially love the terry grab hands and the comfort inside and out when I wear my favorite Sushi the Tropical Fish towel. He’s so adorable! And my little sister loves the new swim diaper and sunhat sets. My little sister and I look oh-so-cute when my towel matches her swim diaper and sunhat. And Mommy loves the UPF 50+ sunhat to protect my little and the comfort and convenience of the secure but comfy swim diaper. zoocchini.com -
Itzy Ritzy Travel Happens Sealed Wet Bag
Itzy Ritzy’s sealed wet bag keeps my favorite bathing suits sealed away after I have fun getting them wet while all my other stuff stays dry. Plus, I love all the whimsical prints –especially my favorite design Under the Sea. They are great for camp, travel, swimwear, the beach and much more. And my little sister likes to sneak her diapers in there, too. Mommy loves the zipper closure and sealed seams for no leaks and no odors. itzyritzy.com -
nununu Kids' Clothes
nununu is my summer style go-to for this fashion forward femme. This little star loves to rock the layered star dress. It’s right on trend and versatile—just like me! Plus, now I can release more star power with the skirt swimsuit. It is super hip and crazy cute and cool! I love that now my little sister and I can twirl and whirl rocking our nununu together in and out of the water. nununuworld.com -
Bling2o Swim Goggles
Bing2o's stylish swim goggles give my swim ensemble extra pizazz and make going underwater extra fun. My sister and I love that these goggles are custom designed with decorations from our wildest dreams, whether rainbow rhinestones or extra-long eyelashes. And Mommy loves that the goggles are UV protected, latex free, lead free, pass all stringent safety standards, and have anti-fog properties, too! bling2o.com -
Disney Princess Water Toys
The Disney Princess Spin & Swim Ariel Doll makes “under the sea” adventures even more fun for this little mermaid. I love winding up her seashell and making her twirl around in the water with me and our favorite friends Flounder and Sebastian. Whee! And my sister and I can become part of Ariel’s world with the Disney Princess Little Kingdom Small Doll Ariel’s Sea Castle Playset. I love playing with this palace playground in and out of the water. I make Ariel and Sebastian swing, and slide and always make a splash! hasbro.com -
The Beach People Petite Roundie
]The Beach People’s new Petite Roundie collection is a summer show-stopper. The Seashells petite design inspires me to collect more seashells as I enjoy my seaside adventures and my little sister likes the Oceanic petite round towel since it reminds her of all the little fish in the ocean. I love that it is just the right size for me and my little sister. With its soft velour top, we love wrapping up in our roundies after a long day of summer play or cuddling up together reminiscing of beach days at home. thebeachpeopleco.com -
Personalization Mall Personalized Kids Beach Chair and Umbrella Set
My little sister and I love taking our own pint-sized, personalized chairs to the beach, pool, or on imaginary adventures! We each have our favorite colored set with our very own name printed on it. We love to sit in our personalized chairs and people watch and play all day. And mommy loves that they are durable, washable, and fold into a compact flat unit for travel and storage. personalizationmall.com -
Milk & Cookies Kids Spa & Salon
How do the little ladies of NYC get summer-ready? Well, the best way is with a trip to the Milk & Cookies Kids Spa & Salon. Manis and pedis for the small set are all the rage and the fan favorites are strawberry and chocolate chip. Being an Oreo fan, I chose cookies and cream for my spa pedicure and it was as fabulous as it sounds! milkandcookieskidsspa.com
