My WFM this week is my version of an emergency car kit. It’s a plastic storage box that I keep in my trunk. It’s got everything you need “in case of an emergency”. Not just a “stranded in the snow” emergency kit, but it’s got everything you need for kid emergencies too. There are a lot of sites out there that make suggestions for what to put in your car emergency kit, but they don’t tell you about these items…- Bath Towel – Works great when soaking up an entire Route 44 drink from sonic - trust me, I know.
- Complete outfit for my son – There have been many occasions where I have picked him up from daycare with marker or paint on his clothes. If we have to go somewhere before going home, I can change him into “appropriate for public” wear. Also, good if you have a little one that have just taken on potty training and still in that occasional accident stage.
- 2 Wal-Mart Sacks – Great for putting the wet towel or dirty clothes in.
- Pajamas for my son – If we are out late and I know he will fall asleep before we get home, I can change him before we go instead of trying to do it in his sleep when we get home.
- A 30 minute calling card and a blank check (well hidden under everything) – Dead cell phone or no service? As for the check we were actually traveling through a very small town and we stop to get gas. They didn't have the ability to take a credit card and I didn't have the checkbook. Thank goodness for that check.
- Rope (actually it’s more of a string) – No, it's not to tie up the kids. It's for those times that that you purchase something and then realize when you get it to the car that it doesn’t quite fit in the trunk. The string is to tie the trunk down.
- Ziploc Bags - I actually added this last week after reading someone else's WFMW tip. I've gone back through and can't find it though. The tip was to use ziplocs for "car sick" bags. Of course, the best thing to do is pullover, but sometimes that just isn't possible.
- Baby Wipes - Oh so many uses for baby wipes! I keep them in the glove box too.
The items in my box that most sites also recommend:
- First aid kit - great for all those playground mishaps
- Bottled water – they suggest using it if your car overheats. It’s also great for washing dirty hands and faces or rinsing owies.
- Matches
- Non-Perishable snacks
- Fix a Flat
- Flashlight
- Jumper cables
When Brayden was an infant, I had a couple of diapers and a diaper trash sack. Also a Ziploc with one portion of baby formula in it, an empty bottle, and an extra pacifier. This is great for the times that your mommy-fried-memory forgets the diaper bag.
What other items would you add??
8 comments:
This is AWESOME. I am totally stealing this idea for my car! Thank you for sharing it!
This is awesome, I'm also stealing this idea for my car, especially now with summer coming and all the family outings we want to take :)
Thanks for sharing :)
Oh I forgot something. Make sure you change the clothes out when your kids go up a size. I picked my son up from school the other day and he had paint all over his shirt. I went to the emergency kit to grab the clean one and it was a tad bit too small. Boy's aren't supposed to wear belly shirts... :)
Haha, this is similar to my tip! :) I like some of the non-baby items you listed.
I am using your list. I would add insect repellant and sunblock. We were at a soccer game last week and four other moms there were really glad I had them on hand. Also I would keep safety pins on hand. You never know when a snap or button will break.
This is a great idea!!!
Great ideas! I keep saying I am going to make an emergency kit and never do! I need to do that this weekend because it always seems I am needing one of those items!
Great ideas! I love the pj idea. That would come in handy at least once a week for us. We also keep a quilt in the car. Great for impromtu picnics, soccer games, or cold kids. But not a fancy one, my sister used one in her car to put out a fire once.
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