The 7 best beach tents to protect your baby from the sun

Offering UPF 50+ sun protection as well as being water repellent, this lightweight tent folds up and pops out in seconds and is easy to transport with the included carrying bag. A reviewer said: "Very roomy, my husband is quite tall and we always have the problem with everything too small for him but this tent is just perfect for the four of us plus the backpacks and food and toys and the pockets on the sides help a lot. Just not very easy to fold down but I guess we need more practice. Easy to carry". Also, the waterproof polyester with taped seams, helps keeps the inner shelter clean and dry, and the silver coated tent surface absorbs sunlight and shields your little one from ultraviolet light. The mesh windows and large entrance and full-size rear door mean this tent has 360-degree ventilation and it will comfortably fit three-four people (three adults, or two adults with two children).

Easy to set up thanks to its pop-up system, this anti-UV tent from Babymoov tent has a large central zip opening, made from a fine mesh mosquito net for protection against insects. The two ventilation windows with flaps at the back will ensure increased airflow on a hot day while the water-repellent fabric and floor surface will keep everyone dry. Reviewed by Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert, who was in awe with thr mosquito net, she said: "I was so impressed by how compact this beach tent from Babymoov is! We're heading to Portugal this summer and are hoping to do a few beach days back in the UK too and it's ideal for our needs of not adding unnecessary bulk to our journey while being roomy enough space wise. It pops open in seconds and although it took a bit of practice to get it back in, once you know how you're sorted! The mosquito net is ideal for both keeping my little one protected against bugs as well as allowing us to keep a close eye on him."

And, if you want to keep the sand away, you'll be glad to know that, the Marinière anti-UV play area shields your baby not only from the sun’s rays, but also from wind and sand.

This shelter will protect your little ones from wind, sand and the harmful rays of the sun. It pops out easily and stores away to a flat disk, making it very easy to travel with if you’re heading to the beach or even camping. One mum who purchased this for her kids said: "Bought this tent to take to the beach and/or picnics in the summer, with my little ones. As soon as I opened it, I got very impressed with the (massive) size of the tent! There is plenty of room for me plus 2 little boys and their toys and all our picnic/beach stuff. Definitely recommended!! My eldest is above the moon with "his" tent, as he says and we also have been using it as a tent for indoor playing."

Put up and take down this tent in just two seconds. It protects from light rain and withstands winds of around 30 km/hr while offering UPF 50+ and cross ventilation with its wide front opening and back ventilation. One reviewer who loved its quick assemble said: "Does the job. Easy to put up and down. Enough room for two people and beach bag, cool box etc. Kept us shaded and cooler. Worth every penny", with another parent saying: "an excellent product to always have at home for going to the seaside, camping or in the mountains, plus it opens and closes in 2 seconds... light enough to carry around even on holiday."

If your baby isn't quite old enough for a paddle in the sea but they still want a splash around, this tent is ideal as it features a fun little built-in paddling pool that is shaded from the sun. It pops up in just three seconds and features a breathable mesh window on the back side to allow fresh air in and out. Also, perfect for indoor playing time, as it can be transformed into a play tent as well. One reviewer who liked how portbale this baby beach tent is said: "The best purchase ever. It has saved my day trips out everywhere. Beach, park, friends gardens, families. So good, lightweight, easy to pack and little one loves it. I was super impressed. Very good value for money too."

The automatic pop-up design of this beach tent allows you to set it up and fold it down in just seconds. Providing instant shade from the sun and a fun place for your baby to play or nap, the large door and mesh window (with roll-up shade) are designed to improve air circulation**.** It also comes with two big external sandbags and supplied metal stakes to help make the tent solid in windy weather, one buyer said: "A great little tent for indoors or out, Quite spacious and comes with pockets and stakes to anchor to the ground if needed. It served us well on the beach and was easily visible. It's as easy as opening the bag and it sets itself up, I did find it a little more difficult to pack away, but there are some handy picture guides to help with this attached to the bag. My wife however did not find this an issue and did it with ease."

This tent is assembled using guy ropes and fibreglass poles and will give your family sun shelter with UV SPF50 protection. It comes with a carry bag so you can easily take it with you wherever you decide to adventure. One buyer said: "I recently bought this and was very pleased with the quality and how easy it was to assemble. Perfect for keeping the little ones out of the sun and giving some shade", while another mum liked how strong it was: 'Bought for a day at the beach and does exactly what it says on the tin. Easy to put up and big enough to sit in with a child. Felt study but it wasn't windy so not sure how it would hold up in those conditions."