Cute and useful car things plus hacks for traveling with kids on long rides.
Totally worth it for long car rides with kids! Keeps them from asking “are we there yet??” on repeat. 🥴 can add books, mini car games, toys, drinks and snacks, and if you allow screen time, a tablet.
Car Back Seat Organizer | Storage, Seat Protector & More
Hack for eating on the go without the mess of takeout boxes.
Travel Trays for Car & Cup Holders | Munchkin, Vera Bradley
Great travel toys!
Fidgets for Kids: Fun and Sensory Toys for Children
So they can doodle without the risk of dropping the pen or writing on everything else! You can also lock the screen so they don’t accidentally erase or keep it unlocked for endless drawing.
LCD Writing Tablets for Kids | Shop Now!
For hands free use of your phone
Magnetic : Car Mounts - Cell Phones
Definitely need an emergency travel caddy with kids! Baby things, extra clothes, medical kit, water, and fabric bags in case of wet clothes. Maybe even long shelf life snacks, just remember to periodically change those out!
Car Organizer Caddy | Storage Solutions for Auto ... - Target
This is huge in case of potty emergencies! I have a sheet that’s pinable to my trunk for privacy. The disposable bags are great for easy removal of waste. Or in a pinch you can open a diaper or pull up and place it in the bowl.
Portable Potty Solutions - Travel & Car Use | 2-in-1 Design
This gets used frequently 🤭 pops on easily and pretty sturdy. Also easy to clean off.
Steering Tray, Portable and Foldable | Zone Tech
Must have for just in case!
Window Breaker & Seatbelt Cutter for Emergency Escape
Nice tool for snowy/icy weather
Top Ice Scrapers & Snow Brush Set for Cars
Love this for not having my purse rolling all over the seat and dumping out my stuff!
Car Bag Hooks & Organizers | Universal Storage Solutions
These are so cute around the start button!!
Unique Bargains Car Engine Start Button Decoration Bling Ring 2 Pcs
Multipurpose sun visor organizer. Helpful for keeping up with your fav sunnies and important info
Car Sunglass Holder | Universal Magnetic Sunglasses Organizer
Good smelling nontoxic car freshener.
Non-Toxic Car Fresheners | Safe, Scented Options
Neck pillows for long car rides for a bit of quiet time. 😴
If you don’t allow tablets and your vehicle doesn’t already have one of these, you can strap one of these on the back of your headrest and pop a kid friendly movie in. Maybe even add some headphones for some quiet.
Portable DVD Players
Good idea to have for kid boo-boos and car boo-boos 🤣 but seriously, saved the day quite a few times over the years!
Car Survival Kit | Emergency Road Safety & First Aid Essentials
Best snack container for long rides. You can keep it healthy but fun for everyone! Get one for everyone so you don’t have to share your favorite snacks! 😉
Snackle Boxes: Durable Containers for Snacks & Storage
This keep them quiet for at least 30 mins. A win in my book!
Fidget Board Toys for Stress Relief and Calming Sensory Play
These mini magnetic blocks great for travel bc they stick together so it’s harder to loose and it comes with a case!
Magnetic Travel Toys | STEM Building Sets for Kids
Have one (or two) of these with a very long charging cable to charge things in the backseat especially if you don’t have a plugin port back there! Last thing you wanna hear on a long car ride is the battery is dead and they’re bored. 😑 *for your san...