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12th January 2016
09:43am GMT

3. Car Seat Cooler
OK, I know this is Ireland, but sometimes (yeah, yeah, once every summer) the sun really is splitting stones and getting in the car is horrendous as the car seat is literally burning your poor baby's bum. No sweats (literally), just invest in these smart Cool Me liners, and your littles will all be able to enjoy a cooler ride.
4. Wireless Kids Headphones
Unless you want to spend an entire journey listening to the Frozen soundtrack (again), these are a MUST.
5. iPad Holder
My in-laws live in Leitrim, meaning we regularly have to make the trip down there. Whenever we do so, these iPad holders let the kids watch movies on the iPad – without all the fights over who is going to hold it while they do so. GENIUS.
6. Middle Seat Organizer
I have become obsessed with this Junkie all-in-one organizer and NEED to invest in one for the backseat. Seriously; this baby is not only a car organizer, but it’s also an actual activity station for kids. It can store snacks and drinks, as well containing two retractable trays, that the kids can eat, colour or play on.
7. Content&Calm Kids Travel Play Tray Kit
You know what sucks? A long car journey with cranky kids. You know what sucks less? A long car journey where the kids at least can keep themselves busy and stop wrecking your head for part of the journey. Enter the Content&Calm Kids Travel Play Tray Kit. This clever little device (which folds up to be carried like a backpack) will give your kiddos a flat surface to play or colour on, which might make them stop asking "how far to go" – even just for a little while. Straws, people. We are clutching at straws.
8. ZENS Qi Cup Holder Car Wireless Charger
If your smartphone is always running out of juice (me, me!), the Zenz Qi Cup Holder is you NBF.
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