Ten car hacks for mums – from how to organise the car & keep it clean

THESE are the ten car hacks every parent needs to know to keep your little ones occupied on long journeys.

Whether you’re travelling across the country or just for a few hours, these hacks will make the trip less messy and more enjoyable for the whole family.

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Silicone cupcake liners

This ingenious hack will make sure that your cup holders never get filled with dust and crumbs ever again.

By putting a silicone cupcake liner in the slot, you can easily keep all of your belongings neat and tidy, without all the mess.

And it also means that if any liquid were to fall out, it would be contained – and you can easy clear it up.

DIY DVD case

If you have artistic children who love colouring and drawing, this is the DIY for you.

If you take an old DVD case, you can let your kids use the flat surface as a rest for their paper and pens.

They will then have an easy surface to draw on and keep them occupied for the long car journeys.

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Car pillows

Whether you’re going on a long trip or just going out for an hour – it’s always key to keep a pillow or two in your car.

Just in case you or your kids drift off, the nap will be much better with a cushioned head rest.

Makeshift car bin

Instead of having rubbish spilled all over the car, next time use this ingenious hack to keep everything neat and tidy.

You can put a bin bag in a plastic cereal dispenser, open the lid, and dispose of your rubbish.

It’s the perfect way to keep everything tidy – and you can also close the lid to keep the odours in while you drive.

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Backseat storage hacks

If you struggle with organising your bits and bobs in the car, here’s the hack for you.

You can put a canvas bag on the back of your seat in the car to keep everything organised in another incredible trick.

Your little ones in the back seat will be able to keep all their toys and belongings in order, slotting everything into their designated spots.

Organise the boot

Buying some hooks and organisers can make a world of a difference to your boot.

For long trips where you may have lots of items to store, this genuis hack is the best way to keep things neat and tidy.

When you arrive at your destination, you’ll know exactly where everything is stored – making your life a lot easier.

Snack box hack

A great way to keep your kids occupied while on a long journey is by fuelling them with snack boxes.

Will up with their favourite healthy snacks and treats, and keep their custom boxes tucked away until they’re hungry.

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DIY travel tray

If your tots struggle with keeping things on their laps while they’re in the car, here’s a hack you need.

Grab a flat baking tray from the kitchen and let them stack their games, tables, and other bits and bobs on top of it while in the car.

This way, they can keep themselves busy without spilling everything over on the journey.

Snack basket

Keeping the whole family’s snacks all in one spot is a great way to reduce mess and keep things orderly during car journeys.

Fill up the hamper with water, snacks, sandwiches, or any other items you may need so that when lunchtime hits you know exactly where everything is.

Travel books

If you’ve got artistic kids, keeping a travel book in the car at all times is a great way to keep them busy.

Fill a folder with colouring books, stickers, magazines, and all their favourite passtimes so that they’re never bored in the car.

And if they love reading, make sure you’ve got a new book to hand to keep them busy while on the road.

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