Octave's handy lists for summer

30 May, 2026

If you're not using it yet, know that our Octave app offers you a host of ready-to-use lists, created to make organizing your daily life easier, give you activity suggestions of all kinds, or make sure you forget nothing on a trip or in your diaper bag when you're out with baby! With the summer season approaching, here are all the lists you can find on the app or the station that will undoubtedly help you have a wonderful family summer.

 

“Leisure, parties, vacations and special occasions” category

  • 50 ways to add spontaneity to your summer: while routine is obviously important in daily life with kids, a touch of spontaneity now and then brings just the right amount of magic to help you create memorable family memories! So we've prepared this list of 50 easy-to-do activities so you always have different ideas on hand for adding creativity and spontaneity to your summer menu!
  • Packing lists for kids and adults: if you're heading off on an adventure this summer, these handy lists will make sure you forget nothing and have everything you need in your luggage for a wonderful trip!
  • Portable summer station : to make sure you forget nothing on your summer getaways, use this handy reminder list!
  • Sun-safety independence station: to make sure your children are properly protected from the sun during the summer season and that they learn to do it on their own, set up a sun-safety independence station at the start of every summer! Use this list, which includes all the essentials to put in it.
  • Ideas for activities to get moving and avoid screens: if your kids spend the whole summer at home, use these practical suggestions to avoid seeing them glued to their screens and invite them instead to loosen up a little!

 

“Care and health” category

  • First aid kit: because assorted injuries are common during the nice season, and because nobody likes searching for bandages or ointment when an emergency comes up, this printable gives you a list of all the essentials to always keep on hand in your family first aid kit! 

 

“Transportation” category

  • Checklist before a road trip: ready for the vacation road? Have you thought about making sure your car is running properly? Use this printable to go through the listed checks before your big departure!

 

“Education” category

  • Before turning on a screen: would you like your kids to spend less time in front of screens and make sure they take part in a variety of activities over the summer break? Use this list and ask your kids to refer to it every time they feel like turning on a screen!
  • My sunscreen routine: make sure your child stays well protected from the sun all summer with this list of the different steps to follow to keep their skin healthy!

 

“Safety rules” category

  • “Outdoors” safety rules: if you want to make sure your kids stay safe when they play outside on their own, teach them these few rules and put them up in plain view so they always have them in sight!
  • “In or near the water” safety rules: because you can never be too careful when it comes to water safety, here is a list of safety rules not only to teach your kids but also to put up in plain view so they always have them in sight!

Find these handy lists and many more on Octave right now!

 

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