Upcycle Travel Tips

Upcycle Baby Items for Parents-on-the-Go       

 

Kids sure do come with a lot of stuff. So what do you do with all of that stuff when you don't need it anymore? Well before you toss it in the garbage or send it off to the recycling bin, some of those every day baby essentials can be upcycled into handy items that are perfect to store in your car.   

 

All of those plastic diaper wipe cases can quickly clutter your home, but before you toss them into the recycle bin, upcycle them into small snack boxes. You can add granola bars, applesauce pouches, and any other snack that your kiddos love. The plastic wipe case is sturdy enough to make sure the food doesn't get smashed while in the car and is easy to store in our car for those days you are on-the-go and your little ones need a quick snack.   

 

The small travel diaper wipe cases are just as handy when it comes to upcycling. Turn those cases into crayon or maker holders and put a small note pad and a few pages of stickers inside the case for your budding artist. This is perfect for long car rides or to take inside when you are shopping or you're your kids need an activity at a restaurant. For older kids, store a few small Legos inside the case to keep your little engineer happy. You can also add a few travel games or card games into a wipe case for a quick boredom buster.   

 

You might not need to tote around that large diaper bag when your kids are out of diapers, but you can still put that diaper bag to good use by keeping it in the car to store extra outfits, a first aid kid, and any other mom essentials you want to store in your car. The diaper bag will keep everything organized and in one place rather than scattered all over your car.   

 

If you are overloaded with baby blankets but can't toss or donate them just yet, keep a few in your car to keep your kids warm on cold mornings, use them for quick cleanup for big messes in the car, or to help with packing large items in your car.