What do you keep in your vehicle – I mean, besides carseats and snacks??
Keeping a well stocked vehicle can save you a lot of trouble in a variety of situations.
Ever had a child throw up on themselves or wet their pants while you were out in public? What about getting stuck in a torrential rain storm without an umbrella?
I have some ideas to help you out!
We drive a Dodge Caravan, have 3 kids all in carseats or boosters and do not have the version with in-floor storage or any special bells and whistles.
Here’s a little video I made showing you what I have and how I keep it all packed to save space and still have room for groceries and/or whatever additional bags/supplies we are carrying around specific to the outing we’re on. (Please note that it was approximately 1,275 degrees when I recorded this and I was inside my garage – where there’s no a/c – and I look a sweaty mess.)
I realized after editing this that there’s actually something missing from that pink basket – baby wipes. I always have those, even when the kids aren’t with me, because you just never know when you’re going to need one.
As promised, here is the link for my post on traveling with a potty trained(ing) toddler.
And here’s another link, if you’re interested in the Red Cross survival/emergency backpack I showed you.
Do you have any special items you make sure to keep in your vehicle? Am I missing any must have’s?
This post is linked to Works For Me Wednesday.
I keep very little in my vehicle because I’ve found that if I do, it will be damaged by heat, cold, and/or age by the time I need to use it, and/or it will leak and/or attract ants–some snacks can do all of the above! Instead, I carry small supplies (like hand sanitizer, bandages, ibuprofen) in my purse, and when we’re going somewhere I bring a bag with other things we might need. Snacks and drinks, especially, I collect for every trip instead of letting them get yucky in the car.
What we do keep in the vehicle: Old towel. Paper napkins. A couple of plastic bags. Usually a toy or two. Maps. 50c in case I need to use a pay phone and don’t have change in my wallet. Driving gloves.
What we’re trying to keep in the vehicle consistently because they’re so useful on some occasions: T-shirt large enough for any member of the family. Plastic drinking cup to use at playgrounds where the water fountain doesn’t squirt high enough to drink from it.
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It is better to be ready all the time and to avoid any unwanted circumstances. You have brilliant ideas on how to prevent these circumstances.
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