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Travel Must Haves
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items Comfortable, useful, and money saving items to make a long road trip easier, cheaper, and better for moms or anyone.
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For Comfort
For Hygiene
For snacks
For health
For convenience
For Comfort
Make riding long distances more comfortable.
I always get cold, so a blanket is a must. Choose your favorite, but I like machine washable and reasonably priced.
Walmart Supercenter
Great article with so many great insights for a road trip.
Surviving a roadtrip with kids: how to keep the kids busy and happy — Little Voyageurs
Not just for babies. These make the most wonderful car pillows for adults! It wraps around the neck and arms for support while reclining out sitting up. Great quality!I've had mine for 14yrs, and don't travel without it.
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection
For Hygiene
Messes are inevitable. I've tried the cylinder, but it always gets bent and dries out. The flat ones travel much better.
Clorox Wipes in Clorox(289)
Perfect for holding all of your cleaning supplies and snacks.
Mainstays Collapsible Fabric Cube Storage Bin, Rich Black - Walmart.com
No other brand is as soft and sturdy as Kleenex. The cube size fits well in your storage box.
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 4 Cube Boxes, 60 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply
I always travel with a half-full roll. No need to pay for a really sturdy brand, b\c they can get ruined easily by less than careful kids.
Great Value Everyday Strong Paper Towels, Split Sheets, 3 Triple Rolls, Comparable to Sparkle
After your fast food or gas station candy, your furry teeth will thank you. Pack a few in a Ziploc in your storage box. (You might get some strange looks in the truck stop bathroom, but you'll feel so refreshed that you'll beam with pride.)
GuruNanda Disposable Mini Travel Toothbrushes 70 Ct
With kids there are always messes, so I travel with trash bags. These are a great size for bigger messes.
Great Value Medium Trash Drawstring Bags, 8 Gallon, 40 Count
For snacks
Something for everyone. Choose your favorites.
Frito Lay Variety Packs
Big winner in my car! Plus the Costco price is soooo good.
Chomps Original Beef Sticks Same-Day Delivery
Great info! Tips to make you think before you pack.
30+ Best Snacks on Road Trips (Plus What To Skip!)
Perfect little snacks for the car. Bite sized for any kid (or adult). They think cookie and you think protein.
CLIF BAR Energy Bites, Chocolate Chip, Made with Organic Oats, 6g Plant Based Protein, Non-GMO, 5pk
For health
My littlest one struggles with motion sickness. These are a must have.
Dramamine Kids Chewable, Motion Sickness Relief, Grape Flavor, 8 Count
Not just for travel, but I don't leave home without them. When someone wakes up sneezing one day then becomes really snotty, I start Cold Calm. Within two days, the symptoms are gone. LOVE THIS! (My pediatrician recommended it for as young as 2yr.)
Boiron ColdCalm Cold Relief, Sneezing, Runny Nose and Minor Sore Throat Tablets - 60ct
I love this natural antiviral! Every time I travel, I take it a few days; before, during, and after. It's easy to give kids. Just add a few drops to a glass of water. They'll never taste it.
Lomatium Drops - 2 Fl. Oz. Bottle
For convenience
These are a must for your suitcase! Vacuum sealing can make 2 suitcases worth of clothes fit in 1. Start with a variety pack to find out what size you'll really use most.
FYI...As a family of 6, the medium size is too small for anyone over 2yrs old...
Shop Space Saver Vacuum Bags for Efficient Storage at Walmart
Always be prepared! Flat tire? Kids left the light on over night and drained your battery? Phone died? This tool has it all. It's heavy and a little bulky, but well worth it. Plus, you can use it around the house for all your inflatables.
EverStart Maxx 1000 Peak Amp Jump Starter with 120 PSI Compressor, Pivoting LED Light, 3X USB Ports