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By Jill Holtz+

15 Incredibly Useful Parenting Hacks for the Car

Kids in the car. “I’m bored”. Crumbs. Mess. Keeping them amused. Here are 15 Incredibly Useful ParentingHacks 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 instanttissue trash can

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#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 forthe 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 childdoesn’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 yourfood 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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#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 BeltBuckle

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#15. Fill water bottles andfreeze overnight

Fill some empty water bottles and freezethe night before your journey. Make sureyou leave 1/4 of the bottle empty as the icewill expand. The ice will slowly melt as youtravel keeping your water cool.

Do you have any good car hacks or tips?Share them with us in the commentsbelow.

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