What to Keep in your Car

If you happen to be going on a road trip with the kids, or just pick and drop them from school every day there are a bunch of essentials your car must have to make sure your rides with your family are smooth, stress free and well organized. In this article, we break down all the essentials you're going to need in your family vehicle.

Clean Up Materials

No ride is going to end up perfectly with no mess ups. This is why you need clean-up materials in your car such as wet wipes, hand sanitizers and tissues. You can also keep a small portable vacuum cleaner to really clean the seats quickly and thoroughly.

Tool Kit

It is a great idea to keep just a few basic tools in your vehicle.  Always keep some extra batteries as well as a reliable flashlight in your vehicle.  Jumper cables are always a good thing to have. You never know when you will need them.  You should also keep a tire pressure gauge in your vehicle. Most cars these days have a tire pressure monitor that alerts you if a tire is low, but it doesn't tell you which tire it is or how low it is. You can add other items you might think could come in handy such as a screwdriver, pocket knife/multi-tool, duct tape, and more.

Extra Clothes and Blankets

You never know when extra clothes will be needed, whether its from a spill or splashing in water. And temperatures can change fast. A blanket is an easy thing to keep handy just in case it gets chilly.

Fully Charged Phone

This may seem like an obvious choice in today's world, but the 'fully charged' part often gets overlooked by families on long drives - hence leaving them no way to contact anyone lest an emergency occurs. Try to make sure at least on cell in your car has a good charge at all times.

First Aid Kit

One of the most important items on this list is a first aid kit with a few basic items. You can buy pre-made kids, but can also make your own.  Tuck it into your glove box so it is always handy.

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