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Sports Mom Sideline Musts
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items It's fall sports season and that means its time to get ready to keep dry, cool and warm on the sidelines. Here are my musts for getting out the door (relatively) on time, keeping whoever isn't playing occupied and having fun in the chaos. I'm mostly ...
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Parent Must Haves
Sideline Sibling Must Haves
Player Must Haves
Parent Must Haves
I balked at the price for years -- but after watching it keep ice creams and freeze pops cold at baseball AND our friend's save me when our fridge died, we had to have one.
Tundra® 65 Hard Cooler
There are games/days where the chair doesn't matter. You're going to be pacing, helping, whatever…but then there are days/weekends where you NEED a good chair to make it through. After sitting in a lot of different chairs on the sideline, this one ra...
GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Foldable Rocking Camp Chair - Slate
Sometimes the chair doesn't matter or you're grabbing one “just in case” – this is the chair for those days. Lightweight, easy to pack and inexpensive. It does the job but you won't be heartbroken if you forget it on the field.
Outdoor Portable Quad Chair Red - Embark™
There are lots of wagon options out there, but I really like the fact that price meets usability with this one. It gets the job done without a lot of frills - one trip from car to sideline - but doesn't break the bank the way some brands do.
Collapsible Wagon - Embark™
Perfect for sharing cold beverages on the sideline. Easy to stack and stash in your back for whenever you need them.
Stanley 16 oz. Adventure Stacking Pint Glass – 2 Pack
If you're not the team parent or coach, you probably don't need a massive water jug. But if you ARE, these are amazing for when you're at a field without a lot of water access. Nothing is worse than worrying about dehydration.
Igloo 5 Gallon Heavy-Duty Polyethylene Beverage Cooler Jug - Orange (18.9 LT Capacity)
The #1 secret to getting out the door on time is this over-the-door organizer. We keep it on the door nearest the shoes and each kid has a basket for their sport(s) gear for the season. Headbands, mouthguards, cups, jerseys…everything but the cleats....
Over the Door Organizer
When I'm not on snack duty for the whole team, this is my go-to bag for hauling what I need/want to the sidelines. It lives in the car stocked with dum-dum suckers, a picnic blanket, first aid kit, instant ice packs, chips, a football and notebooks/m...
Adventure Camp Tote, 73L
Hard hits, missed catches, bonked heads….you'll love being able to offer instant relief to whatever kiddo gets banged up (on the field or sidelines!). They don't stay cold for a super long time, but they're so inexpensive it's not a big deal to use m...
McKesson Instant Cold Pack, 5x7 in, 24 Packs
My favorite splurge last season was this digital ball pump. It holds a charge forever and I keep it in my glove compartment just in case. It comes in so handy during practices, games and even recess duty!
Electric Ball Pump, Smart Digital LCD Display
We decided to clean out the accumulation of coolers from 10 years of being married and just invest in two really good coolers. The price was high, the pill was hard to swallow, but I'm really glad we did it. After seeing this Yeti keep ice frozen for...
Soft-sided Portable Coolers | YETI
Some fields are in the middle of nowhere and on a wet day, it's nice to have a table available to keep things off the ground. This table is durable and easy to fold up/pack.
Peakform 6' Folding Banquet Table Off White
Way more budget friendly than the Yeti and gets the job done. This cooler holds up to 50 cans PLUS ice and is on wheels. Win, win and win.
Coleman 316 Series 60QT Hard Chest Wheeled Cooler, Lakeside Blue
The size of these freeze packs is fantastic and I love the built in handle.
Lifoam Freez Pak Medium Extra Cold -2C Reusable Ice Pack with Hard Shell 2.85lbs, 8.5" Tall
So many fields have 0 shade available - which is rough during hot games and killer during tourney days. Bringing our shade with us has helped everyone stay positive and a little bit cooler.
10x10ft Pop-up Canopy Tent Straight Legs Instant Canopy for Outside with Wheeled Bag - Blue
We have a go-bag for every season that stays in the car at all times and is regularly/checked and replenished with: first aid/instant ice, non-perishable snacks/gummies, notebooks/mini markers, a deck of cards, a fidget toy. During baseball/football/...
Having a Go Bag
Sideline Sibling Must Haves
I keep a jumbo bag of these in my car for any time I need a prize or a bribe. They're an easy yes and I secretly love that kids know they'll find them in my bag/can help themselves.
Dum Dums Original Mix Lollipops Candy – 300ct
Everything you need for stings, cuts and bruises on the sideline (or in the game). I love that the metal tin keeps everything tidy and that it keeps anything we might need at my finger tips. The kids love that the bandaids are super cute.
Welly First Aid Kit - 130ct
We aren't keeping track of caps on the sidelines and I don't want crayons that might melt hanging out in my car 24/7, so these retractable markers have been a lifesaver!
Crayola 10ct Clicks Retractable Markers
We go through SO many notebooks that I've started just buying these in bulk. They're the perfect size to throw in a bag for sideline doodling and the kids love that they can even color the covers. They're so cheap that it's easy to say yes when someo...
24 Pieces Blank Kraft Notebooks, 8.3x5.5 Inches
Siblings get to sit on the blanket. Or curl up in it during rough weather. I'm not one to lug little chairs with me (I get annoyed carrying my own chair), so I like to keep this blanket with our go-bag so the sideline sibling can carry it out and set...
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Official Site - Every Season Starts at DICK'S
I swear I was transported back 30 years to when my grandma used to keep these in her car for after ice creams. I never see anyone else use them, but they stay wet, are easy to transport and the price is right.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes Canister - Tropical Splash - 40ct
A favorite way to keep a bunch of kids entertained is to plop down a full box of rainbow loom bands. Kids who don't know how to use them learn from those who do, both the boys and girls on the sidelines have fun with it and it keeps those little hand...
Rainbow Loom Deluxe Bracelet Kit
Such an easy piece to keep in the bag for when the novelty of markers/paper wears off. I've definitely pulled it out here and there to stave off boredome too!
Boogie Board Scribble n' Play Mess-Free Kids Drawing Tablet
Perfect for everything from refilling water bottles/cups, washing sticky hands and drinking straight from the tap (desperate circumstances haha), I love having this smaller water dispenser on hand during hot games.
Igloo 2 Gallon Sports Plastic Beverage Jug with Hooks, Blue
Player Must Haves
This jug holds enough water for even the hottest, turfiest games Ohio brings our way. I fill it with half ice and half water and it stays reasonably cold for a few hours. I love that it can be hung from the fence so it doesn't tip over/absorb heat fr...
Igloo 1/2 Gallon Jug with Hooks
My son loves these compression shorts for underneath his soccer, basketball and football shorts.
DSG Boys' Compression Shorts
These are the perfect for cooler days (fingers crossed those are on the way!). Lightweight but keep the wind off their skin, my son loves them.
DSG Boys' Compression Full Length Tights
Easiest mouthguard I've ever had to prep – my son and I absolutely dread the mouthguard prep session every season. But this year it was no problem! We followed the instructions and it came out perfectly the first time. It didn't even need trimmed for...
Shock Doctor Youth Gel Max Convertible Classic Fit Mouthguard
Ever on your way to the football or soccer field and realize you can't remember your kid drinking a single glass of water yet that day? I love keeping these on hand for my own hydration, and I do think they help the boys before their games. I mean, I...
DripDrop Hydration Vegan Electrolyte Powder - Bold Classics Variety Pack - 36oz/12ct
Our favorite kids soccer shin guards because they have the protection around the ankle and the velcro that keeps the shin piece anchored (instead of slipping up, out of the sock). We are rec soccer players, but these have been our go-to brand/style s...
ProCat Technique Stirrup Guards - M
My long banged boys can't see the field without a little help from a headband. These absorb sweat, stay in place and wash up well. A+
Nike Swoosh Headband