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Must haves for Summer Road Trips with Kids!

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These are all tried and tested MUST HAVES to make your road trip so much more enjoyable and relaxing!
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Safety

 
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If you want to keep everyone cool, even with backseat AC it can get hot and stuffy in the backseat. These are amazing!
Cooling Fans for Backseat, Fits on Headrest, USB
 
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Tire inflator for tire emergencies or low tire light alerts. ALSO can be used to inflate Floaties and inflatables when hitting the pool, tubing or beach!
SYLVANIA PRO Portable Tire Inflator -LED Digital Display Gauge with Auto Stop Inflation -LED Work Light Carrying Case 3 Piece Adapters for Sports Balls, Vehicle Tires, Bike Tires, and Inflatable Toys
 
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Another Safety Feature to add to your trunk! Be ready incase of car emergencies. Be safe and get off the side of the road to a safe place
Stalwart 55-Piece Roadside Emergency Car Kit, Pink
 
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Refill with Ice from your cooler and top off with cold Juice or water. These will keep cold forever and reduce spills and leaks in your vehicle! Tip: Get each kid a seperate color to stop fighting of whos is whos
14oz Kids Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle With Leak Proof Straw Lid
 
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Make sure to have a supply of bandaids ready, you never know when you may need a first aid kit. We had a trip and fall on the sidewalk at a rest area just last week! Quick cleanup, kisses and a bandaid and we were back on the road! So glad we always ...
Welly First Aid Kit - 130ct
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Fun and Activities

 
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Don't underestimate the amount of time this will keep your little one busy! Our 6 year old still plays with hers on each road trip!
Busy Board Learning Activities
 
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Travel Tray has so many uses and folds up for easy storage.
Childress 3-in-1 Travel Tray & Tablet Holder
 
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Hangman for all ages! Adults and kids can get in on this one to take a break from screen time and pass the miles faster!
Melissa & Doug Flip to Win Travel Hangman Game - White Board, Dry-Erase Marker
 
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Another great game for the little ones!
Melissa & Doug Flip to Win Travel Memory Game - Wooden Game Board, 7 Double-Sided Cards
 
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Wiki Stix are life for our road trips! The kids Build and create the hours away!
Wikki Stix for Doodlers - Kid's Travel Essential:
 
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Hear me out here. I found a origami kit at Barnes and Noble and the older kids literally fought over it on our 29 hour trip from Florida to North Dakota!
Origami Paper Kit
 
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Perfect for little, they can connect them, stick them on the window or doors!
Silicone Sucker Toys for Kids
 
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Need we say more!
Car Tablet Holder Mount
 
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Sticker Pictures! these great books are perfect for travel!
Rainbow Unicorns : Create Magical Paintings With 1,942 Stickers! - By Gareth Moore ( Paperback )
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This is our favorite for travel mess free coloring, the case keep the mess controlled and give kids a hard surface to color on!
Crayola Color Wonder Stow & Go Coloring Studio
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These have become so cheap! But are such a great addition, have the kids have drawing contests or play easy games like tic tac toe!
2 Pack LCD Writing Tablet, 8.5IN (Blue+Pink)
 
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Everyone is our car plays the license plate game when we travel, fun way to get them to look out the window and I can guarantee it will become a little competitive and fun!
License Plate Travel Sticker Book Game - 12 Pieces

Car Organization

 
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Amazing! Just amazing, keeps toys, books, crayons phones and trinkets off the floor. Has an insulated compartment to also keep a drink or two cool and some fresh fruit or lunchable at hand!
Car Seat Organizer with Cup Holder and Cooler
 
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The best! Get multiple if you have a large vehicle. Perfect to store wipes or tissue also for easy cleanup for everyone!
All-in-One Car Trash Can
 
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MUST HAVE!!!!! Quick clean up at gas stops and rest areas will save your sanity! the crumbs can add up so quick and this is perfect without having to find a car wash vacuum on the road!
ThisWorx Portable High Power Car Vacuum Cleaner with LED Light - 110W, 12V
 
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Wet Bags in your car are so versitle. Wether for summer road trip or hanging around town these are so so useful! Can be used to store wet clothes, swimsuits, towels,  caught in the rain or utilize to keep fresh clean clothes dry and clean in your trunk ready for an easy grab in case of emergency outfit changes
Wet Dry Bags Washable Travel Bags
 
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We use our cargo carrier for every trip! Free up space in vehicle and this equals to a lot less stress! If you do not have a hitch a car top carrier that is listed is another great option, most can be used with or without a roof rack! Check that out ...
Heavy Duty Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier
 
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Amazing piece to own! They fit so much and are truly waterproof and easy to connect to your car or truck! Free up extra space in your car. Pro Tip: We like to pack our luggage in ours and pack smaller backpacks or bags for any overnight stops in betw...
Mockins Waterproof Roof Bag - 44x34x17"|16 Cu-ft Capacity | Black
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If you have space, these are so perfect to store necessities, think sunscreen, bug spray, first aid, snacks, wipes, bags, ect.
3 Drawers, Black/Pearl
 
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The Front Seat bag! Well that's what we call it, its where i place everything that we need quick easy access to. I load it up with Advil, Dramamine, Wipes, Hand sanitizer, Mom and Dad secret snacks, charging cords, battery packs, Disposable silverwar...
ZHMO Large Canvas Tote Bag for Women With Pockets
 
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Super Convenient Extra Storage and keeps the little things at reach but out of the way!
Car Seat Storage Hanging Bag, Multi-Pocket Organizer

Snack Time!

 
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Pack before you head out and refill on the road. Perfect to give a variety, fill with a fun treat or filling protein packed treat with perfect portions and options!
SnapLock 3 Portion Snack Stack
 
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Another great option for Spill Free drinks and keeping them cold forever!
Reduce Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel 2pk Coldee Mug with Lid ...
 
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We love to use reusable in our house, but there are times when  we opt for convenience these are such a great size to seperate out snacks for everyone in the car
Great Value Fresh Seal Zipper Square Snack Bags, 200 Count
 
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Always have to have something cute and fun to make travel a little fun! These are so cute!
Cute Pink Snack Bag
 
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 We prefer hard sided coolers that are durable, no worry of leaks and hold ice for longer periods. We use 2 of these,  one for drinks and one for food!
Igloo Latitude Marine Ultra 30 Quart Cooler - White
 
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Buy one for everyone! They are so darn handy! they can used on the go to in the stroller or wagon cup holders
My Travel Tray/Round - USA Made (Hot Pink)

Everything else

 
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My kids love to look at the real map when we travel. Even my teenagers! I always have on in the car, also keep you safe if something is being wonky with GPS
Rand McNally Road Atlas 2025: Easy to Read Maps
 
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We always have one or 2 large capacity Power banks in the car, we usually hand it to the teenagers in the back to charge up phones. Less fighting over the charging ports in the car and we usually grab when we exit the car for any charging purposes al...
Portable-Charger-Power-Bank - 50000mAh Powerbank
 
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No need to explain! But don't forget these essentials!
Hand and Face Wipes - 25ct - up & up™
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If your car lacks Cupholders! GET EM'
Unique Bargains Car Cup Holder Stand for Car Door Window Adjustable Hook Universal Black 3 Pcs
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Save the complaining about seat belt rubbing the wrong places!
Soft Auto Seat Belt Cover Seatbelt Shoulder