There's something unpleasant about being in the car with children. Whether it's a 15-minute trip to grandma's or a cross-
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Sheets on Seats
Sick of cleaning crumbs out of the car cushions? Next time you travel, place a fitted sheet over the seat. Then if your tot spills, all you have to do is remove the sheet and shake out the mess.
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Cup Coverage
Place a plastic cup over seat belts to keep kids from unbuckling them. Simply trim down the cup, place it over the buckle, and cut a small slit at the base so the latch can fit through. No matter how hard they push, they won't be able to escape.
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Cleaner Cupholders
Between food and drinks, cupholders are often a sticky, crumb-coated disaster. Place cupcake liners in the holes to contain the mess.
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Spill-Free Sips
No more juice stains! Insert a crazy straw into a cup upside down. The wild, wide design makes it impossible for kids to pull the straw out, thereby keeping the drink inside the cup.
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Storage Wars
Place an over-the-door shoe organizer on the passenger seat to store toys, books, emergency supplies, and more.
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Snack Attack
Rather than toting along a giant cooler, store snacks in sandwich bags and lunch boxes.
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Car Caddy
Keep kids' supplies within arm's reach by attaching suction cups to a shower caddy and mounting it onto the window.
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Meals on the Go
Don't let fast food ruin your car floors. Shower caddies are a simple solution to keeping kids' meals in place during a bumpy ride.
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Easy Entertainment
Future artists will love this hack from Stacy Vaughn [10]. Simply add some paper and colored pencils to an old DVD case for an easel your child can take anywhere.
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Dinner For One
You never know when you'll stop for a sit-down dinner. Keep a set of baby-sized utensils in the car so your little one can eat too.
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Frozen Treats
A road trip wouldn't be complete without some sweets. To keep your treats from melting, store them in the AC vents.
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