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car essentials i actually use as a mom
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items the things i actually keep in or use for my car to make life with kids a little easier — from car sickness and potty emergencies to messes, dead ipad batteries, and all the random things that happen when you’re a mom on the go. nothing fancy, just pr...
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stuff i keep within reach
because kids 😂
keeping the chaos contained
keeping it clean-ish + fresh
stuff i keep within reach
these have been my go-to sunglasses for several years. i have them with prescription lenses and keep them in the car so they’re always there when i need them.
Erika Classic Sunglasses
such a simple little thing, but i use mine to keep my purse up and off the floor. i also have a couple i can flip around to the back so the kids can hang their things too.
Amooca 4-Pack Car Headrest Hooks
i keep one for my phone plus a couple extras for the kids’ ipads because apparently batteries only die when we’re already in the car. 😂
USB C to USB C Cable, Fast Charging Cable
one of those things i never think about until i need it. mine have a habit of disappearing from my purse, so i like keeping some on hand in the car too.
Acetaminophen Extra Strength Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Caplets - 100ct - up&up™
one of those things i never think about until i need it. mine have a habit of disappearing from my purse, so i like keeping some on hand in the car too.
Ibuprofen (NSAID) Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Tablets - 100ct - up&up™
i keep a pair right up front because somehow somebody always has a nail that needs clipped when we’re nowhere near home. 😂 tiny thing, but surprisingly handy to have in the car.
Nail Clipper - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
never know when you might need these. 😂 i love the ulta ones because they come in a little case with a mirror — perfect for when the car lighting reveals that one random chin hair you somehow missed at home.
Tweezer & Mirrored Case
not exciting, but so handy. 😂 i keep my registration and insurance together in this in the glovebox so i know exactly where everything is if i ever need it.
LumiMokki Car Registration & Insurance Holder
i recently found these and really like them for the car. the flip top is super handy, they hold more than the little on-the-go packs, and they’re still compact enough to keep within reach.
Kleenex Ultra Soft Snap & Go Travel Size Facial Tissue - 25ct
these are perfect if you want something really small to stash in the car. they don’t take up much room at all and are easy to tuck into a console, bag, or wherever you have space.
Kleenex On-the-Go 3-Ply Facial Tissue - 3pk/10ct
i always have extra hair bands in the car because the second you need one is obviously when you don’t have one. 😂
Kitsch Eco Friendly Nylon Elastics
i like keeping one in the car just in case i need it and the one in my purse has somehow disappeared. 😂 i really like the coconut oil one from aquaphor.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick
i keep a few of these in the car for my glasses and sunglasses. because realizing your lenses are covered in fingerprints when the sun hits them is always fun. 😂
Pre-Moistened Lens Wipes - 60ct - up&up™
because kids 😂
our van has wifi and a tv, so we use a fire tv stick to stream shows for the kids. especially handy on longer drives when everyone could use a little entertainment. 😂
Amazon Fire TV Stick 1st Gen HD Streaming Device, free ...
our van has a tv, so we keep these in there for the kids to use with it. they’re especially handy on longer drives when a movie buys everyone a little peace and quiet. 😂
JLab JBuddies Pop Bluetooth Wireless Kids' Headphones - Pink: Over-Ear Foam Cushions, Built-In Mic, Water-Resistant
one of those mom things i’m very glad to have in the car. perfect for potty training or those “i have to pee RIGHT NOW” moments when there’s nowhere convenient to stop. 😂 super easy to use on the go.
OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Portable Potty with Travel Bag
i keep these with the portable potty so it’s actually practical to use when we’re out. easy cleanup and one less thing to stress about when a kid suddenly has to go.
Disposable Potty Liners for OXO Tot 2-in-1
small, easy to keep in the car, and it has bandaids my kids actually like — which somehow matters a LOT when someone gets a tiny scrape. 😂
Welly First Aid - 70ct
not glamorous, but absolutely staying in my car. 😂 my kids get carsick pretty easily, and honestly, so do i when my husband drives. these are one of those things i’d rather always have on hand.
PukeBag 50 Pack Disposable Vomit Bags
i keep the small pack in my car because sticky hands happen approximately five seconds after getting in. 😂 they’re easy to keep within reach and i like the sensitive ones for quick cleanups when we’re out.
Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Hand Wipes Travel Pack - Fragrance Free
this takes up a good chunk of my trunk 😂 but i keep it back there pretty often because i use it for shopping, the park, or anywhere the kids might decide they’re done walking. it’s super handy for hauling kids, bags, and all the random stuff that co...
WONDERFOLD W4 Elite Pro Wagon Stroller - Jet Black: All-Terrain Tires, 5-Point Harness, Adjustable Handle, Rubber Wheels
we added this separately and it’s so handy when the kids are riding in the wagon. it gives them a spot for snacks and drinks, especially when we’re shopping or at the park.
WONDERFOLD W4 Flex Snack Tray - Black
we bought this separately too and i’m glad we did. it gives me an easy spot to keep my drink and the little things i want within reach instead of digging around for them.
WonderFold Parent Console with 4 Insulated Cup Holders
keeping the chaos contained
this is basically where all my mom-car stuff lives. 😂 it’s big enough to hold the portable potty, bags, clear containers, extra clothes, trash bags, and all the other random things i like to keep on hand. it keeps everything together instead of taki...
GORILLA GRIP Trunk Storage Organizer
i use these to keep all the little things from floating around the car — wipes, creams, and the other random stuff we inevitably need when we’re out.
Large Hard Sided Case Clear - up&up™
i always keep an extra roll of trash bags in the car. trash, wet clothes, accidents, random messes… they end up being useful for approximately 847 different mom emergencies. 😂
Small Flap Tie Trash Bags - 4gal - 30ct - Dealworthy™
keeping it clean-ish + fresh
this doesn’t actually live in my car, but i keep it specifically for cleaning it. it’s small, easy to grab, and makes cleaning up all the random car mess way less of a production.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless GoGoVac Handheld Vacuum ...
i actually use this set for cleaning my car and there are a few pieces i reach for all the time. the little brushes are so handy for getting into all the cracks and crevices, and the windshield cleaner is key because why is the inside of a windshield...
Car Interior Detailing Kit with Brushes & Cloths
super handy for picking up dust in all those little spots that are annoying to clean. i especially like it for the dash and all the random cracks and crevices.
PULIDIKI Car Cleaning Gel Putty Auto Tools
i have the matte black one because it’s simple and blends right into my car. i usually use tiki beach in mine — it’s my favorite. 🖤
Black Matte Car Fragrance Holder
i usually keep a couple of the travel-size packs in the car for random messes and quick wipe downs. i like the lemon ones best, but i can usually only find the green pack. 😂
Clorox Fresh Disinfecting Bleach Free All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes