Best Baby and Toddler Outings Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound
Swim and splash
Babies tend to wake up ridiculously early, so why not hit the family swim time at your local pool? The greater Seattle area, from Everett to Tacoma, is abundant with family-friendly pools. Especially worth the effort are the Mountlake Terrace Pool and Lynnwood Pool, which both feature a separate shallow baby area and water that’s warmer than many other public pools. The Rainier Beach Pool, remodeled in 2013, is wonderful, as is People's Pool in Tacoma, also recently renovated.
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Make sure you bring multiple swim diapers (disposable or reusable) and plastic diaper covers, as well as bath toys. The age you take a baby to the pool depends on your comfort level and the temperature of the pool. I first took my daughter to the pool at 5 months old and she loved it. You can also take a baby/parent swim class through one of the community center pools.
In the summer, hit the fountains and spray features around Seattle and the Eastside, plus all those in the South Sound. There's a bounty of local beaches worth a visit, especially in summer, but also fun for dipping fingertips in any season. Babies will spend hours playing in the sand as long as they have some shelter from the sun.
