Each month we'll give you a list of suggested items to have on hand in a variety of situations and locales.

Below find a list of things that are good to have in your car at all times. My motto is be ready for anything, which in this case could mean an allergic reaction, a splinter, a needed ponytail holder for soccer, or a playdate’s phone number when I get lost on the way to pick my child up.

Here are the basics:

Copy of your phone book or important contact numbers
Class Lists
Diapers
Portable Potty Seat (with extra Ziploc bags).
Ponytail holders
First Aid Kit
Instant Cold Compress (for head bumps/sports injuries)
Tweezers
Nail Clipper
Children’s Benadryl (for food allergy or bee sting)
Kaolectrolyte packets (add to water to protect from dehydration)
Cortisone Cream
Sunscreen
Thermometer
Children’s/Infant & Adult Tylenol or Advil
Roll of Toilet Paper
Roll of Paper Towels
Box of Tissue
Antibacterial Wipes
Beach Towel
Water
Sharpie
Post-Its
Ball Point pen
Scissors
Whistle
Extra Cash
Hat (for you and kids)
Chewing Gum
Diapers
Extra Change of Clothes and socks (for you and child)
Small toys to keep kids occupied
Bubbles
Maps (good diversion for kids too)
Plastic Ziploc bags
Trash Bags
Towel
Whistle
Flashlight


This may sound like a lot, but if you put like items in separate containers it really doesn’t take up much room at all.

Use an empty tissue box as a mini trash can for the car.

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