Buzz
1. A pair of backseat organizers for stashing snacks, books, water bottles, and all the essentials that come with transporting kids around.
2. Alternatively, a collapsible car seat storage organizer that attaches securely to the front or back seats, keeping the "Hey, can I bring this into the car?" items in check.
3. My favorite Lotus "trolley" bags are perfect for keeping you organized at the store and on the drive home. They feature compartments for eggs and glass bottles, meaning no more cringing when you hear the egg bag topple in the backseat. Bonus: these bags make unloading groceries a breeze, even with kids in tow.
4. A cordless handheld vacuum to easily suck up crumbs, dried mud, and the mystery messes from your kids' car seats and floor mats.
Walmart
Highly rated review: "I initially bought this for my car, but now I use it more at home. I was impressed by its power, the battery lasts much longer than expected, and if you have a pet, it's perfect for both home and car. It's also great for cleaning sofas, tight corners, radiators, and areas the robot vacuum can't reach." —Chris
Available at Walmart for $31.99 (originally $109.99).
5. A BruMate cooler, because whether you're bringing snacks to soccer practice or carrying frozen treats from the store, you'll want a light, hands-free way to carry your cold items. This cooler is durable enough to hold your items without taking up too much space.
6. A front seat organizer because cleaning the front seat is everyone's responsibility—and I won't hear otherwise. (We all have random straw wrappers and paper clips there, right?) No more clutter with this organizer! It has two extra cup holders and is easy to wipe clean for any spills that may happen when you're juggling your kid's drive-thru lemonade while driving. (We've all been there.)
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7. A cup holder snack tray converter so you no longer have to stretch your arm during every car ride to hand Goldfish crackers from the front seat to the eager hands in the back.
8. Or a b.box latching snack box for all those snacks your kids are forever eating in the car. I LOVE this snack box. It comes completely apart and is dishwasher safe, which, if you've had to use a toothpick to clean out icky residue from non-removable padding, you get. It's also designed to fit an entire piece of fruit if you, too, are in possession of a child-turned-fruit-bat that only wants the finest, ripest out-of-season fruits as car snacks.
9. A waterproof car seat liner I'll yell about forever because WHY NOT protect your car seat and/or stroller seat from spills, accidents, and spit-up? We've had one of these since my kid's car seat spit-up days, and we *still* have it for messy car meals and longer car rides ~just in case.~
10. A tub of car cleaning gel that you’ll have to convince your kids isn’t slime, but it kind of *feels* like it for adults and will help you clean out dusty air vents and crumb-filled grooves in your car between school drop-offs. (Just be cautious about heat – don’t leave it in a hot car, especially in warmer climates!)
11. A car trash can so you can reduce the number of candy wrappers and fruit snack trash piling up on your floorboards.
12. These car seat headrest hooks come in a pack of four and are perfect for hanging backpacks, groceries, or sports bags — even your own human-sized bag among the chaos of the kids' stuff. Let your belongings ride in style too.
13. With a sun visor tissue holder, you'll never have to worry about tissues getting crushed or messy after throwing a box into the car. It keeps tissues readily available, just in case that wet sneeze hits you from the backseat.
14. One of the most popular trunk storage organizers praised by users for its capacity to accommodate a variety of items, from shoes and sports gear to even large vegetables (hello, pumpkin season!). Plus, your kids will appreciate not having their new tennis rackets squished by a pumpkin.
15. A travel lap tray that creates a stable surface for kids to color and play without creating a mess in your car. It features a tablet holder, cup holder, and mesh pockets, while the top serves as a dry-erase board for doodles or a snacking area!
16. A car headrest tablet holder designed for older kids who may prefer binge-watching their favorite shows during car rides instead of doodling. It's perfect for those busy in-between moments like school, practice, and dinner time.
17. A Drop Stop car seat gap filler so you don't end up fishing your hand into the seat crevice when your kid’s favorite toy gets tossed into the abyss. This clever invention, endorsed by Shark Tank investors, is a game changer for parents everywhere who'd prefer to avoid that pesky gap altogether.
