4 November

Clean & Play Car Kit – #HuggiesForHolidays & Link-Up

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It’s November, which to me means, the official start of the holiday season! Be prepared for lots of holiday themed posts from us, this one being the first!

Last Christmas Eve, we were running from house to house, visiting family and friends, when I realized I was completely out of baby wipes in the car and my toddler had dumped an entire box of chocolate milk all over his car seat. What mom doesn’t keep a full stock of wipes, diapers and a change of clothes? Me. Truth is, I forget diapers and wipes, all. the. time. We were eventually late to dinner due to our stop at CVS for a last-minute pack of wipes and a quick change of clothes, but can I just say for being open on Christmas Eve, it was seriously #CVSHuggiesHeroes that night!

So, knowing this holiday season is going to busy, between shopping, cooking and traveling, I’m trying to be better prepared. Instead of relying solely on my diaper bag, which at times isn’t adequately packed, I’m making a car kit as a back up!

Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes – lots of wipes
Diapers
Change of clothes for each kid
New toy distractions

I grabbed a cute tote and went to work. This particular tote didn’t come with dividers, so I just added a heavy-duty organizer to keep my items separate.

I dropped by CVS and picked up their last two packs of Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes for my kit.

The Huggies Clutch ‘n Clean Wipes have been a favorite of mine since my baby shower, when I was gifted a pack. The clutches are so cute, dermatologically tested, easy to carry around and are refillable. I like to grab them with a few diapers and toss them into the bottom of the stroller when we head out in lieu of the whole diaper bag. I actually already have one I keep in the car now (obviously not last year during the chocolate milk fiasco) but I figured for my emergency kit, it was good to have a couple more packs on hand! Not only are they great for kid messes, I also use the wipes to clean up spots in the car and wipe my dash when it gets dusty.

Next, a change of clothes. Kids always need a change of clothes for those unexpected accidents. From oops, I didn’t make it to the potty, to my car seat was thirsty for some chocolate milk, we should be prepared. I chose to add a pair of PJs for each of the boys as well, since we’re going to be visiting a lot of family this year, if our visits run late they will already be dressed for bed once they hit the car. If I had a bigger tote or maybe didn’t need the space for diapers, I would include a roll of paper towels and a few plastic bags, because kids are messy!

I also added a few small, new to my boys, toys and books. If you’ve ever done a lot of shopping or traveling with a small child, this will make sense to you. Sometimes they just need something new to distract them and if the toy is totally new to them, the time it will distract them is even greater!

Ta-da! Step one to an organized holiday season. Now, to get busy with my holiday shopping…

Share your tips for staying prepared with little kids. I would love to hear about a time that Huggies was your hero!

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-Brooke

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88 Comments

11.4.15
Mica said:

Such a great idea! I have a packet of wipes in the glove box of the car, but I don’t have anything else – maybe I should do something like this!

Thank you for the link up!

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11.4.15
Living on Cloud Nine said:

Brilliant with the organizer inside the tote! Looks like you have everything you need for quick trips and errand runs!!! Have a brilliant and beautiful day!!! 😉
11.4.15
Monica Siembieda said:

I don’t have any kids yet but most of my friends do, I’m going to have to send them this I’m pretty sure they will definitely start doing this too.

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11.4.15
Jill said:

This is such a good idea! I was always running out of something I needed when my daughter was younger. I might do this for a shower gift!

Jill
Doused In Pink
11.4.15
Marta C said:

Great idea, it’s stressing when you forget something especially wipes!! I never knew how much I would use life saving wipes until having my littles, ha;-)
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
11.4.15
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom said:

I wish I had done something like this when my kids were babies, that tote is REALLY cute, too!

Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
11.4.15
JL@ A Pocketful of Polka Dots said:

Super cute idea and adorable patterned tote! I did something very similar when my boys were young and it was a lifesaver time and time again.
11.4.15
Laura said:

What a great idea! There have been a few times where I have forgotten our diaper bag and wish I had a back up! I need to make these for our cars!
11.4.15
Cynthia @ MyRoseColoredShades said:

An emergency kit like that is something I remember aspiring to when my girls were younger but somehow never got around to it. Great idea.
11.4.15
ADA said:

First of all that actual kit is too cute. What a fresh, clean and pretty-looking one inside, also. I want to make a similar one, now.

P.S. I will e-mail you later today. Sorry I have been real busy.
11.4.15
RedTagChicLA said:

Adorable & you’ll be forced to be organized – great one!

Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
11.4.15
Rachel Garay said:

I hate when that happens, and when there happen to be no wipes, especially with runny noses or spills. I love these Huggies wipes carry bags (we have one). Gorgeous photos!

Rachel xo

Garay Treasures
11.4.15
Danielle said:

Now, you are really well prepared with this car kit! I don’t have any babies yet but always enjoy learning these very useful tips. Have a great day!

Danielle
http://www.spring2spring.com
11.4.15
Shaunacey said:

how have I never thought of this?!?!?!?!? I ALWAYS forget something. In August, we were at a wedding ALL day/night. I forgot wipes and Oliver had the biggest blowout of life. Thank goodness I remembered a change of clothes and the bathroom had papertowel lol.
I’m so making a car kit!

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11.4.15
Mary Murnane said:

This type of organization just makes my heart sing. So satisfying! Love learning any useful organizational tips. Thanks for sharing!

Mary
http://www.marymurnane.com
11.4.15
Happinessatmidlife said:

Great to have a car pack for just in case. I can’t tell you how many times i forgotten things when my son was young. The only thing is wipes don’t do well sitting in the car.

Alice

http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

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11.4.15
Shea Sayers said:

This is such a smart idea, and one I need to do, uh, yesterday. I’m pretty good about remembering a diaper bag, but terrible about checking my baby wipes stock–having this stash in the car would be a lifesaver!
11.4.15
Amy Johnson said:

Great idea! I’m just happy these years are over for me and I now have a clean car. 🙂
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

I miss my clean car!! It is currently covered in French fries, haha.
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

I’m bad about just leaving my diaper bag in the car and not noticing that it has completely run out of diapers and wipes!!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

That’s good to know Alice! I hadn’t experienced any trouble with wipes in the car yet, but I’ll keep an eye on them. I’m glad I’m not alone in forgetting things, lol, I always feel like a bad mom!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thank you Mary!!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

I am asking myself all of the time how I can forget! I’m glad I’m not alone and hoping this will help me, if I can keep it stocked! lol
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Danielle!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Yes!! We were on a field trip the other week and my littlest had a terrible runny nose…leave it to me to not bring along the wipes!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

I’m hoping it will be a cute little reminder to keep me organized!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks so much Ada! and no worries, I know how busy it gets with little ones!!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Cynthia! I’m hoping I’ll keep up with is, always those good intentions.
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

I’m glad I’m not alone in forgetting my diaper bag! My sister-in-law is always prepared, when we hang out I’m always borrowing things from her and feeling subordinate, lol. So, I’m aspiring to be a little more like her!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Jennie! I’m so glad I finally got around to doing it!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks so much Carrie!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Isn’t that the truth, the wipes are so necessary!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Great idea Jill!!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Aw thanks for sharing Monica!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thank you Andrea!!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Mica!
11.4.15
Amy Ann Arnold said:

Great idea to have things handy and this is so neat and cute!

Amy Ann
Straight A Style
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Amy!
11.4.15
Becky Kung @ Velvet & Vino said:

Such a great idea! Love this.

VelvetandVino.com
11.4.15
Priscilla Eliodoro said:

Great post! 🙂
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11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Becky!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Priscilla!
11.4.15
Lana L. said:

Such a great idea! I had something similar to this when my boys were little, although it didn’t look nearly as pretty as yours!
11.4.15
Esther said:

Love this idea, it’s always good to have things handy, you can never know when they’re neccesarry

xo, Esther

http://bubblesther.com
11.4.15
Carrie said:

Great ideas for mommies! Thanks for sharing this post. Even though my daughter is grown I love these ideas!
11.4.15
Anna Zürker said:

so cute!!
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11.4.15
Anna D Kart said:

Great idea! I’ve been haling extra diapers and wipes with me all the time. It’s a little harder in winter when the temps here drop below zero and wipes freeze. They need to come up with some technology to not let wipes freeze lol

Anna
Happy Medley
11.4.15
Jenessa Sheffield said:

what a great idea!!

XO JNESS
jenessasheffield
11.4.15
Melanie E said:

I love the fashionable packaging on these wipes! [client]
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Me too!! I think they are all so cute.
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks so much Jenessa!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

They do! I haven’t had any trouble with mine freezing, but it rarely gets that cold around here! You’re so smart to always have extras on hand!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Anna!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Carrie!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

So true, thanks so much Esther.
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Aw thanks Lana!
11.4.15
Katey Haines said:

Wipes are a must!! Even though my kids are 10,9,and 3 I always have wipes in the car. They come in handy all the time traveling between after school activities! Great post!

XO

Katey

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11.4.15
Blaire Bingham said:

This is an amazing idea! That tote that you used is precious and the perfect shape to fit in the corner of the car. I love it!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Katey! I’m sure I’ll be hanging on to a pack of wipes in the car from now on!
11.4.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks so much Blaire!
11.4.15
Dressed2dNines.Com said:

This is an awesome invention girl, I’m sure it’s a life saver!

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11.5.15
Christie Geiger said:

Great idea!! I have a similar bin in my car, but it’s just stuff I might need bc I don’t have kids! I’m such a weirdo. My bin has to-go tissues, a paper towel roll, an extra set of gloves, an ice scraper, and wet ones. Some of it comes in handy! I feel like if I were a Mom, I’d forget everything all the time. Your head must be in a million places at once!

Christie
The Closet by Christie
11.5.15
Theboxqueen said:

My kids are way past their baby stages and I still use wipes for so many things. The bin looks so pretty and organized. Love it. XOXO, Elif
11.5.15
Adela Acanski said:

Nice post!

kisses Adela Acanski
11.5.15
Ashley White said:

This is a great idea! Now you’re ready for anything. 🙂

-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
11.5.15
Public Lives, Secret Recipes said:

Such a smart idea!! Love this post! xo
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11.5.15
Mili said:

What a smart idea! Now you’re all set for your holiday trips!

Mili
11.5.15
kelsey bang said:

fun post! I love the idea of a car tote with the essentials!

kelseybang.com
11.6.15
WhatWouldVWear said:

Such a great post! We do pretty much the same thing with our son! My son just turned 4, and he actually packs his own little backpack! It’s super cute! He packs cars, his fave books and a few stuffed animals! 🙂

Happy weekend, love!

xoxo, Vanessa

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11.7.15
Nicole said:

Such a lovely post! 🙂

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11.7.15
TickleyourVanity said:

Great post dear! You are giving me some great ideas to shop for my upcoming baby! 🙂
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11.8.15
Tina Phan said:

What a great way to prepare for the kids! So organized and cute!

Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
11.8.15
Tif @ Bright on a Budget said:

This is a great idea! I’m the one that always forgets all of that stuff as well.

Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
11.9.15
Shveta Sontakey said:

AMAZING organization! I will have to do this when my little on arrives!

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11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

It has already been a lifesaver in the few short days I’ve had it!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

You sound so prepared already! If you were a mom I bet you would be the type that is always stocked with everything you need!

Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

I’ve found so many uses for wipes now that I think they’ll be a staple for me way past the baby stages too. 🙂
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Adela!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks girl!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks so much!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Mili!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Kelsey!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thank is too cute!!! My 4 yr old likes to pack bags too, he grabs the most random stuff!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Nicole!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

New babies are so exciting!!! 🙂
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Thanks Tina!
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

I’m glad I’m not alone. 🙂
11.9.15
Brooke & Erica said:

Yay!

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