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Car must haves with 3 kids

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Mommabear20 · 09/11/2022 16:21

So I've always considered myself rather an organised person, but with the impending arrival of baby #3 (making 3 under 3) I'm wondering what parents of multiple kids find handy to keep in their cars!

So far I have:
a jacket for each child,
Sun glasses for each,
Blanket for each,
Gloves for each,
3 nappies each and a packet of wipes and nappy rash cream and 3 calpol sachets and nappy sacks in a mini nappy bag,
A vest and pair of trousers each,
A selection of drinks (water, fruit shoots and coke (for me and DH),
Snacks (for kids and us).

Is there anything else child specific that you'd recommend?

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bellinisurge · 09/11/2022 17:58

That's an impressive set. Hats would be my only other thing. Obviously kids can be difficult with that so it depends on their preference. Baseball cap or a beanie.

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BlackeyedGruesome · 09/11/2022 18:21

Phone charge cable. Car phone charger.
Map book.
Window breaker seatbelt cutter.

Carrier bags.
Potty and bags. (Will hold up to 11 stone)
Anti bac spray for sick/ wee etc. (Stops smells)
Toys. (Small ones that can be clipped to a seat)

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TheSandgroper · 10/11/2022 00:44

Another one for toys. If you ever have the time, a small soft-sided photo album with pictures of various things, pictures of nearest and dearest and pictures of themselves is good for a three year old. Pictures can be rotated over time. Album wipes clean.

Childrens music on the playlist?

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TheSandgroper · 10/11/2022 00:47

Picnic blanket. Medical/mosquito bite cream.

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latenightprep · 10/11/2022 10:20

I keep an old ice cream tub with a lid in case of travel sickness, and a pack of baby wipes fits nicely in there.

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SalmonEile · 10/11/2022 14:53

A bucket , for sick/wee emergencies- you could get a collapsible one so it doesn’t take up space
microfiber towel - folds up small and dries quickly

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BlackeyedGruesome · 11/11/2022 10:05

First aid kit.

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Northstar1234 · 14/11/2022 08:53

calpol, not child specific but foil blankets as well as a picnic blanket.

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BlackeyedGruesome · 14/11/2022 09:29

The express had an article on what not to keep in your car in cold weather. (They are the best at wordle clues)

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Lonejohny · 21/04/2023 00:33

Leggings and a tee shirt or light trousers and a top for each family member including myself. I've been sicked on while out too many times!!

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Lonejohny · 21/04/2023 00:41

Stick for if you're stung
A ball
A sticker book
Pound for trolly
A carrier bag
A bag for rubbish
First aid kit extra plasters and pain relief
Socks incase you find a soft play area
Breakdown phone number
Charger ( and charger plug)
Pens
Loose change / emergency £10 hidden
Tissues
Hair bobbles
Sun cream
Wet wipes

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Dracuuule · 21/04/2023 00:46

I have
Blanket
Picnic rug
Frisbee thing
First aid kit with plasters, calpol and paracetamol (for me)
Wipes

When we go out we take
Water bottles
Snacks
Bag with spare clothes

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Diversion · 23/04/2023 21:47

Rehydration sachets, insect repellant and bit and sting cream.

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