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Whether you're going to a pool, traveling to the beach, or having fun at a lake, you'll need to bring some swimming essentials, such as sunscreen, drinking water, and a towel. To make the trip more fun, you can bring an underwater toy or a book. Besides, do not forget to bring clothes to change after swimming and toiletries needed to keep the body clean and refreshed.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Prepare the necessary supplies

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   Find a bag large enough to hold all of your belongings. You can use a backpack or tote bag. If you want to bring food or drink, you should choose a thermos to keep everything cold and fresh.
   • Choose a bag that's water-resistant or can be easily washed if wet or dirty.

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   Choose a swimwear. You can change your swimwear before you leave the house, or keep it in your pocket and change it at the swimming site. Choose swimsuits that fit and are suitable for swimming purposes.
   • For example, if you take a swimming competition, you should choose a swimsuits, if you swim at the pool or the beach, then wearing two-piece swimwear would be great.

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   Bring your clothing over your swimwear. You can choose a swimwear jacket, shorts and a T-shirt or a dress that can be easily worn and removed. Don't forget to bring water shoes, such as flip flops, sandals or thongs.
   • Choose clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet.

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   Bring your phone, wallet and keys. If you need ID or money, don't forget to bring your wallet. You can put your wallet in a glossy bag to avoid getting wet. Remember to bring your cell phone and house / car keys too.
   • If your phone doesn't have a waterproof case, you should also put it in a bag to avoid getting wet.
   • Put all valuables in a locker if available.
   • If you don't have a safe place to store your belongings, you can hide them under a towel or keep them on the bottom of your bag.

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   Bring sunscreen and insect repellants if you are playing outdoors. You can choose a face sunscreen and a full body sunscreen spray or a topical form, remember to bring enough cream to use the whole body before going.
   • Insect repellants will be helpful when your destination is filled with insects.
   • Be sure to wait for the sunscreen to seep into your skin before swimming in the outdoor water.

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   Bring a towel to lie on or wipe yourself. Choose a towel that is large enough to fit or wrap around your body, such as a thin beach towel or a pool towel, because they can be easily folded and placed in a bag.
   • Specialized beach towels or swimming pool towels will have less sand and better sun protection.

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   Bring sunglasses and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Sunglasses have a tremendous effect in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays, and a hat will protect your face and eyes from the sun. Bring sunglasses and a hat that you don't mind getting wet.
   • You can choose from a baseball cap, a wide-brimmed hat, or a baseball cap to protect the face and neck.

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   Wear swimming goggles or swimming cap. Please bring a suitable swimming goggles, if you are going to a competition or serious training, please wear a swim cap to protect your hair.
   • You can buy swimming goggles or swimming caps at a swimwear and sports equipment store or online.

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   Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Prepare bottled water or water bottles when swimming. If you want to keep the water cold, you can use a thermos cup or bring an ice pack.
   • You can also bring other beverages with you, such as lemonade or juice.
   • Bring at least two bottles of water if you plan to swim for long hours.

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    Bring snacks in case you are hungry. Choose foods that are energetic and easy to carry. If you bring cold food, keep it in a small thermos or a bag with ice packs around it to keep it cool.
    • Check and make sure your destination allows food.
    • You can choose from a number of snacks such as nuts and dried fruits, granola bars, berries or bananas.
    • Peanut butter or butter crackers and popcorn are also great options.
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Method 2 of 3: Prepare clothes for bathing after swimming

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   Bring clothes to change. If you want to change into another clothes after swimming, bring a dress or shorts and a T-shirt. Don't forget to bring underwear, such as underwear or socks.
   • Please put these clothes in a separate bag before placing them in large bags so they do not get wet or dirty,

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   Bring shampoo, lotion, shower gel and washcloth to bathe. If your swimming site has a bathroom, take a shower to remove chlorine or salt water from your body. Bath gel, shampoo and conditioner make it easy to wash and wash off.
   • Choose a small travel shampoo and shower gel for added convenience.

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   Bring a hair brush or comb. After swimming, your hair will probably be a bit tangled. Bring a comb to re-brush after bathing or wiping to keep your hair shiny.
   • You can use a regular hair brush, but brushing wet hair will be easier.

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   Carry a waterproof bag for wet storage. You can choose between a waterproof waterproof bag or a bubble bag with a lock for wet baths, such as towels and other items.
   • Lock / tie the wet bag to avoid getting other items wet.

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   Bring an extra dry towel. You can use this towel to wipe yourself after bathing or as a backup when the other towel is too wet. Choose a light, thin towel that will easily fit in your bag.
   • If you don't want to bring a big towel, you can bring a smaller towel to wipe your hair.

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   Bring necessary toiletries. These include lotions, deodorants and lip balms. Don't forget to wear tampons or tampons when away from home. These items can be kept separate in a small bag or in a large bag.
   • Bring a small bottle of lotion to apply on your feet or hands when your skin is dry.
   • Lip balm will help keep lips from getting chapped by the sun.
   • Bring makeup or makeup remover to use before or after swimming if needed.
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Method 3 of 3: Bring more entertainment

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   Diving toys under water. For a relaxing swim in the pool, you can pack some toys in your bag for fun. Scuba diving toys will be helpful for you to practice diving to the bottom of the tank; They are also quite interesting in many different shapes and sizes.
   • You can choose a stick diving toy that looks like a large marker that is heavy enough to sink to the bottom of the tank.
   • If you don't want to buy diving toys, you can compress the coins to the bottom of the tank and dive to get it.
   • Make sure you are allowed to use diving toys in the pool.

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   Choose a book to read by the pool, sea or lake. Reading is a great activity for a swim, so make sure you pack a book or magazine in your bag for fun when you need it.
   • While you don't expect this to happen, you'll most likely get your books wet when reading by the pool, so choose books that you don't mind getting a little wet.
   • You can bring a journal and a pen to write instead of reading.

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   Bring headphones or speakers to listen to music. You can plug the headset into your phone or the music player to listen to music alone or use the speaker to play music for everyone to hear. Remember that you are in water, so choose water-resistant devices.
   • Use headphones to listen to music while you lie by a public pool, or bring a small speaker to listen to music on the beach.
   • Be mindful of everyone around you and don't play music too loudly in public.

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   Bring a swim buoy to hang on and relax on the water. Using a swimming pool is great for playing with your friends in the pool. Bring a swim float that can easily inflate and deflate when you're done swimming so you can keep it neatly in your bag.
   • Some public swimming pools do not allow you to carry swimming floats, so be sure to check with the manager before you bring them.
   • Swimming in the ocean or lake can be dangerous when the waves are strong, so be careful.

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   Bring a game or toy that you like. If it's a long swimming competition, you can bring along a deck of cards or other mini games to play while you wait. If you relax in the pool, you can bring some water toys, pasta swimmers or duck feet. There are also many other toys you can choose from and bring in your bag.
   • You should only bring one to two toys, carrying a lot will be very heavy.
   • Remember to bring only games or toys that can be used underwater or near water.

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   Put the items to be used first on top. When packing items in your bag, think about items that you will need to use right away, such as sunscreen and towels, and stack them on top for easy removal.
   • Things to use later, such as changing clothes, can be stowed at the bottom.
   • Gathering all items in one place before placing them in your bag will help you organize them in the correct order.
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Advice

• Remember to apply sunscreen every few hours on your face, shoulders, and entire back area.
• If you wear contact lenses, bring a fig container and eye drop solution.
• Bring money if you want to buy something from the fast food stall.
• Carrying a hair tie is also helpful if you want to tie your hair up to avoid getting wet.

Warning

• If you can't swim, wear a life jacket or other protective gear for your safety.