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How to car kit essentials for moms *and* girls on the go

Car Kit Essentials for Moms *And* Girls on the Go

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We\u2019ve all been there: You\u2019re in the car, on the way to an important meeting, event or date and a mini beautymergency (a beauty emergency, duh) happens.

We’ve all been there: You’re in the car, on the way to an important meeting, event or date and a mini beautymergency (a beauty emergency, duh) happens.

It\u2019s so clutch to have a little car kit, like the seriously adorable First Aid Kit by Oh Joy! (exclusively available at Target stores and Target.com) filled with products that can save the day.

It’s so clutch to have a little car kit, like the seriously adorable First Aid Kit by Oh Joy! (exclusively available at Target stores and Target.com) filled with products that can save the day.

BAND-AID\u00ae Brand Adhesive Bandages featuring Finding Dory: Having *cute* bandages on hand for when your kid takes a tumble is key. Also, wet wipes. Use them to quickly cleanse your hands after.

BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages featuring Finding Dory: Having *cute* bandages on hand for when your kid takes a tumble is key. Also, wet wipes. Use them to quickly cleanse your hands after.

Cotton Swabs + Pads: You never know when you\u2019ll need a quick touch-up, clean-up\u2026 the list goes on. Make sure to have some of these on hand so you can keep yourself (and your little one) looking fresh.

Cotton Swabs + Pads: You never know when you’ll need a quick touch-up, clean-up… the list goes on. Make sure to have some of these on hand so you can keep yourself (and your little one) looking fresh.

Baby Oil: You can use baby oil for so many different things: to smooth rough skin, to prevent chaffing and even to soothe irritated or sunburned skin.

Baby Oil: You can use baby oil for so many different things: to smooth rough skin, to prevent chaffing and even to soothe irritated or sunburned skin.

Gentle Moisturizer: A non-irritating, fragrance-free moisturizer can so come in handy. You can use it to hydrate parched skin on you and your child and it can help speed up healing of minor abrasions.

Gentle Moisturizer: A non-irritating, fragrance-free moisturizer can so come in handy. You can use it to hydrate parched skin on you and your child and it can help speed up healing of minor abrasions.

BAND-AID\u00ae Brand Adhesive Bandages by Oh Joy!: Um, did someone say ADORABLE Band-Aids?! You might find an excuse to put one of these colorful, eye-catching bandages on because they\u2019re that cute.

BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by Oh Joy!: Um, did someone say ADORABLE Band-Aids?! You might find an excuse to put one of these colorful, eye-catching bandages on because they’re that cute.

Hair Brush: It\u2019s not cute to show up somewhere with your hair looking like you just rolled out of bed. Straight up. Keep a brush on hand so you can quickly touch up your locks when they\u2019re messy.

Hair Brush: It’s not cute to show up somewhere with your hair looking like you just rolled out of bed. Straight up. Keep a brush on hand so you can quickly touch up your locks when they’re messy.

Tissues: Because wiping your nose on the sleeve of your blouse is never acceptable or cute. Keep a small batch of tissues on hand so you\u2019re prepared when you have the sniffles.

Tissues: Because wiping your nose on the sleeve of your blouse is never acceptable or cute. Keep a small batch of tissues on hand so you’re prepared when you have the sniffles.

Mirror: A small, portable mirror makes sense to have in your car kit so you can check yourself out after you used your touch-up tools, amirite?

Mirror: A small, portable mirror makes sense to have in your car kit so you can check yourself out after you used your touch-up tools, amirite?

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