Hello, summer road trip.
You’ve barely left the garage and they’re already complaining of traffic tush. Beat the bottom blues with Clek’s latest booster seat, Oobr. You’ll fall for the streamlined design; kids will love the comfy seat and adjustable neck rest. (Preorder online at elitecarseats.com.)
If crayons and goldfish keep dropping off the map, add Snack & Play Travel Trays to their seats. Convenient mesh bags and sturdy rims keep toys and snacks within reach. For runaway sippies, attach a No Throw leash and give a tug to rope it back in.
Save that DVD until you really need it and try old-school travel bingo with four pads so the whole fam can play. Don’t lose their favorite action figures on the road. Instead, take along Hartiatoys, cut-and-fold characters that cost only $12.95 per dozen. Stave off the “I’m boreds” with a Scribble and Doodle activity pad. Best part: the finger crayons they wear on the tips of their digits.
Nature’s calling? Find the closest toilet with Sit or Squat. There’s an app for BlackBerry and iPhone, or simply text “sitorsquat” to DOTCOM for directions to the nearest bathroom. To keep rest stop germs from joining your trip, squirt tiny palms with Clean George, an organic hand purifier and moisturizer.
Because there’s no room in your car for the sneezies.
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25% Off at The Bean’s Closet
The sitewide discount covers everything from gear (monitors, lunch kits) to decor (mobiles, bedding) to gifts for newborns. Stock up for summer baby showers or treat yourself. Enter dailycandy at checkout.
Velvet & Tweed Online
Launched by a Janie and Jack vet, the classic collection for infants and toddlers is perfect for special occasions like holidays and birthdays. Already a San Francisco Kids fave, the new online shop gives everyone something to celebrate.
Little Fit Hats
Hats off to them for designing a cap that actually fits bitty heads. Choose from rock ’n’ roll trucker styles or classic baseball looks. Little fits most noggins from 6 months to 2 years; Big is for 3- to 5-year-old domes.