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10 useful car accessories

Seat cover

If you buy a new car while your children are still young, it would be wise to cover your seats. Cheap polyester or leatherette covers will do the job, won’t ruin the look of your car and will reduce your stress, as you will know that under the crust you keep scrubbing, your seats are still like new.

Benton covers, Canadian Tire, $29.99

Batman seat

To amuse children and cover them when the back of the car is chilly, this Batman seat is awesome! You only have to buy it and sing “na na na na na Batman! Batman! Batman!” as you install it.

Batman car seat, KidsEmbrace, 149,99 $ (online)

Backseat driver

Children always want to take what others are using. The sister’s toy, your spatula or the vacuum cleaner are great examples of things that toddlers want to steal from others. That’s why a fake wheel is an excellent accessory for your car. To add to the fun, their wheel is much cuter than yours!

Taf Toys wheel, Castello, $39.99

Organizer

When you have children, you cannot rely on any built-in compartment. Cups, tissues and figurines have become a priority! Because you already have enough to think about without looking for all your gear, this little catch-all is a good investment!

Range-tout Auto Trends pour auto, Canadian Tire, 6,99 $

Armor-All wipes

Did you know that one Canadian out of five admittedly doesn’t wipe food stains right away in his car? Maybe that’s because we can’t. By keeping wipes in our car, we can at least manage our messes right away and wipe the dashboard in the traffic. You can also buy window wipes to remove chocolate fingerprints from the back windows.

Armor-All wipes, Canadian Tire, $8.99 each or $19.99 for 4

Mirror

For about a year, your baby will face the back of your car. To see what he is up to and to let him know that you’re there, this mirror is perfect! With it, you will worry less and see more of that cute little face that you love so much!

Britax back seat mirror, Babies R’ Us, $19.99

Backseat organizer

To store toys, snacks and books, nothing beats this organizer. It also protects the back of your seat from muddy footprints. What more could you ask for?

Organizer, Amazon.ca, $9.99

Stickers

Several stickers came out since the famous “Baby on board”. Most maternity boutiques and pharmacies sell cute models. For example, Mère Hélène sells Family Stickers that allow you to recreate your own family!

Family Sticker, Mère Hélène, $2.99 each

Stickers

Several stickers came out since the famous “Baby on board”. Most maternity boutiques and pharmacies sell cute models. For example, Mère Hélène sells Family Stickers that allow you to recreate your own family!

Family Sticker, Mère Hélène, $2.99 each

Car seat sunshade

You can always find a parking spot in the shade. To avoid putting your baby in a hot seat, use a sunshade to protect their car seat. They won’t tell you, but they will appreciate it.

Car seat sunshade, Amazon.ca, $7.43


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