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Car Essentials (Mom Edition)
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items With three kids, I’ve learned what our family needs (and wants) in the car at all times. All of these have been stocked in my car for a while and they have been so helpful.
I use this in the trunk of my SUV to store blankets, towels, spare clothes, trash bags, etc. you can change the size and make it smaller if needed and it has a ton of pockets!
Homeve Car Trunk Organizer, Foldable, Waterproof
I hate trash in my car so this is great for putting all of my straw wrappers, Kleenex and receipts in. It also fits in the cupholder in my door
HOTOR Car Trash Can with Lid, Leakproof, 15 Bags
This set comes with 25 different sized bags. These are in my center console to help organize everything I need to keep easily accessible
25pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags for Storage
After a few rounds of car sickness and having to clean car seats on the road we got smart and added these to the glove compartment. We keep some in both cars just in case and they have saved us from a mess on several occasions!
14 Pack 1000ML Disposable Vomit Bags Blue
I hate when my car is dirty so I use this when sitting in the carpool line to quickly dust the dashboard. It easily fits in my center console.
Carrand AutoSpa 97372AS Interior Car Duster
Living in a place that is prone to flooding, we keep one of these in each vehicle.
Car Window Breaker & Seatbelt Cutter - Red
We keep “restaurant games” with us all the time. These are typically card games that are easy to play when we are out in public or waiting for our food at a restaurant. This one is for ages 10+ and is easy to play with the whole family.
Gamewright Splurt! Portable Party Card Game
We don’t have to break into these too often but I always have some for a quick freshen up. If the kids are being picked up from an activity and we have to directly go somewhere, this is an easy way do a quick refresh.
FOMIN Travel Deodorant Wipes - 50 Count
I keep several of these in the car to clean glasses, sunglasses or to wipe off the screens in my car or on phones/ipads.
200 Count Pre-moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes
This stays in my center console for quick hair refreshes or when someone forgot to brush their hair before we left.
Wet Brush Mini Detangler Travel Size Green
This is something that it took me far too long to realize needed to be in the car. When your kids get toys while you’re out running errands and they have 50 things attaching them to the box, you’ll be glad you have these. They are very compact and ...
Plus Pen Style Non-Stick TSA Twiggy Scissors
Another great “restaurant game”. For ages six and up. You have to spot the one item that is the same on the cards turned over. We typically play this two at a time and my older kids still love this game and it’s different every time.
Asmodee Spot It Eco 2024 Card Game
For those times that you realize AFTER you leave the house that you or one of the kids completely forgot to brush their teeth. These are easy to use since you don’t need water and easy to keep in a small bag in your car. My kids don’t love the tast...
Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Travel Toothbrushes - Mini - Peppermint - Trial Size -24ct
The amount of games you can play with these makes them a must. My kids have taken these in places and played games like war, speed, solitaire, etc. and even used them in the car when they’re bored.
Bicycle Standard Playing Cards 1pk
We use these in car as a pillow or blanket. They are compact, lightweight and soft.
Tirrinia Travel Blanket Airplane Office Pullover 4 in 1 Premium Cozy Fleece Portable Pullover Blankets with Built-in Bag, Pocket, Gray
This is a bit on the pricey side but has come in handy quite a few times when lights get left on in the car. It can jump your car, has a full-sized outlet along with USB outlets so you can charge things in the car. The battery lasts for a very long...
HALO Bolt Air 58830 Car Jump Starter & Air Compressor
If you have younger kids, keeping several different versions of these in your car is helpful. There’s no mess, they can do these by themselves and my kids always enjoyed them.
Brain Games - Sticker by Letter: Dinosaurs - Publications International Ltd & Brain Games & New Seasons (Sticker Puzzles - Kids Activity Book)
Keeping a vacuum in my car has been a definite must! This one plugs into your “cigarette lighter” and has different accessories to help you get into all the crevices. When the kids were little they thought it was fun to vacuum the car while we were...
Car Vacuum Cleaner 8000Pa 12V Handheld LED
This is the mount I use in my car. I keep it up on my windshield.
LISEN SuctionPro Magnetic Car Phone Holder