Opinion

Don't leave home without these things

Christy Kidner
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:03am, first published July 12 2020 - 12:00am
It's important to be prepared. Picture: Shutterstock
It's important to be prepared. Picture: Shutterstock

There are certain items every parent will come to realise they cannot live without - even when their children are older and the nappy bag has become unnecessary. I was reflecting recently on the essentials I try to have on hand, particularly on long car trips or outings. This was sparked by a recent, unexpected bout of car sickness from my youngest child, when I was forced to hastily hand her an empty chip packet as I was completely unprepared. Thankfully, her nausea passed and the bag remained unused, but it prompted me to get organised and restock some essentials into our car. Here are the must-haves on my list:

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