Kids in the car. “I’m bored”. Crumbs. Mess. Keeping them amused. Here are 15 Incredibly Useful Parenting Hacks for the Car:

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15 Incredibly Useful Parenting Hacks for the Car
By Jill Holtz
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Kids in the car. “I’m bored”. Crumbs. Mess. Keeping them amused. Here are 15 Incredibly Useful Parenting
Hacks for the Car:
#1. Muffin Cases for Cup Holders
Use silicone muffin cases for your cup holders for kids crumbs and wrappers. It saves having to clean them out.

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#2. Tissue Boxes Tip
Use a 2nd empty tissue box as an instant
tissue trash can
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3. #3. Use Tubs for Activities
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#4. Shoe Caddy Organizer
A shoe caddy in the car keeps items organized.

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#5. Print off some games and colouring sheets
Print off a variety of games such as our Car Journey Puzzle Sheet or colouring pages and pop into a folder for
the journey.
You might also find these handy: 30 fun games for car journeys and 5 fun ideas for car games for kids
#6. Plastic Magazine Rack to Hold Bits
Use a plastic magazine holder belted in for kids to keep their clutter in.
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#7. Safety Sticker
Put a “safety spot” sticker on your car to ensure an older child
doesn’t wander off while you load or unload the car.
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#8. Use an organiser for meals in the car

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#9. Frozen Sponge as an Ice Pack
Use a frozen sponge as an ice pack in clingfilm for your
food as you journey, it won’t drip as it melts.

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#10. Lego + Lunchbox = Fun on the Go
For on the go building
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#11. Use a Rubber Band as a Phone Holder
Use a rubber band to hold your phone by threading it through your air conditioning vent
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7. #12. Put Dice in a Plastic Box
You can play board games on the journey and keep your dice safe by putting them in a small tupperware box.
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#13. Take a Screenshot of Directions
Take a screenshot of directions and the route while you still have wifi access.

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#14. Protector for Seat Belt
Buckle
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#15. Fill water bottles and
freeze overnight
Fill some empty water bottles and freeze
the night before your journey. Make sure
you leave 1/4 of the bottle empty as the ice
will expand. The ice will slowly melt as you
travel keeping your water cool.
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