Don't Get Caught on a Family Road Trip Without These 19 Essentials

When you need a mix of something a little sweet and salty, Angie's Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn ($5) is the way to go. There are only 70 calories per cup in this snack, but it's loaded with flavor.

This portable Nap Travel Pillow ($35) makes sleeping on the road so much more comfortable.

Pile the LapGear MyDesk Lap Desk ($20) with everything the kids need: toys, snacks, drinks, coloring materials, tablets, and more!

This Portable Phone Charger ($20) makes sure your battery is charged, no matter how far you go. In case you're using the car charger for other phones, or in case the car battery dies, it's always smart to have this on hand.

The Enovoe Car Window Shade ($13) will keep sun out of everyone's eyes.

Keep these SC Johnson Shout Instant Stain Remover Wipes ($5) in the car for when you inevitably spill ketchup from that drive-thru on your clothes.

Ever been to a rest stop that's out of TP? Take No.2 Toilet Paper ($34 for 24 rolls) with you for emergencies.

Whether your kids are snacking in the car or that roadside bathroom stop doesn't have proper facilities, you'll be thankful you brought along Uniquely J Gentle Baby Wipes ($13).

Motion sickness can creep up at any time. Keep Dramamine Motion Sickness Relief For Kids ($4) in your luggage just in case.

Instead of giving your kids your expensive iPad to use, pack their very own tablet ($100), and fill it with their favorite movies, TV episodes, and even ebooks.

Traveling with a baby and need to bring milk? Want to make sure there's hot coffee for the driver to stay awake? Whatever the need, the Corkcicle Canteen ($30) is a tried-and-true method for keeping liquids either warm or cold for hours at a time.

Make sure to give your kids some JBL Kids' Wireless Headphones ($40) to use with their tablets so they won't get tangled and you won't have to suffer through Frozen for the hundredth time.

You never know when a bump or scrape will come up. Keep everything organized in one place and stash this First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit ($15) in your car.

Pack some snack containers ($14 for two) for keeping snacks fresh or storing leftovers you pick up at pit stops along the way.

Never embark on a trip with kids without Kleenex ($2), no matter how long or short!

Encourage your kids to get some exercise during those roadside stops with the help of a Magik Catch ($5).

It's a good idea to have this Lifeline Black AAA Premium Road Kit ($24) in your car, and hopefully you never need it.

To avoid constantly hearing "Are we there yet?" from your kids, keep them occupied with a Nintendo Switch ($297) and Super Mario Party.

Keep these Beech-Nut Bars ($3) in the car for the family to nosh on.