Summer is here — and while the sunshine and splash pads are calling, so are the snack demands, sunscreen meltdowns, and impromptu car naps. Whether you’re headed to the park, the beach, or just the backyard, we know that mom modenever turns off.
That’s why we’ve gathered 10 genius summer survival hacks to help you stay cool, organized, and just a little more sane. (Spoiler: Buggy Box can help with that, too!)
☀️ 1. Freeze Your Juice Boxes
Before a day out, toss a few juice boxes in the freezer overnight. By the time your kids are ready for a drink, they’ll be perfectly chilled — and they double as ice packs to keep snacks cool.
🍿 2. Use a Shower Caddy as a Snack Station
Grab a $1 plastic shower caddy and load it up with kid-friendly snacks. It keeps everything visible, organized, and (somewhat) contained in the car or at the park.
🎒 3. Create a “Go Bag” With Summer Essentials
Skip the daily scramble. Keep a Buggy Bag packed with sunscreen, wipes, extra clothes, bug spray, and a mini first-aid kit. Just grab it and go — your future self will thank you.
❄️ 4. DIY Cooling Towels
Dampen a few soft baby washcloths, roll them up, and pop them in a zip-top bag in the freezer. Bring them along for outdoor play and you’ve got instant mini cool-downs on hot days.
👕 5. Keep Extra Clothes in a Ziplock
Pack a full change of clothes in a ziplock bag — when the inevitable spill or splash happens, you’ve got a clean set and a bag to contain the mess.
💨 6. Portable Fan + Stroller Clip = Cool Baby, Cool Mom
Those little clip-on fans are a lifesaver for strollers or carriers. Total game changer for long walks or theme park days.
🧴 7. Sunscreen Stick for the Win
Forget messy hands and lotion tantrums — stick sunscreens make face and neck touch-ups quick, clean, and drama-free.
🔍 8. The “Treasure Hunt” Game at the Park
Burn off kid energy with a simple scavenger hunt. “Find a yellow flower, a round rock, and a feather!” Easy entertainment with zero setup.
🍓 9. Frozen Yogurt Drops
Spoon yogurt onto a baking sheet in little dollops, freeze, and store in a baggie. They’re toddler-approved, mess-free, and perfect for cooling off.
🧺 10. Keep a Buggy Bag in the Car at All Times
Packed with wipes, snacks, sunscreen, and toys — having a backup bag in the trunk saves the day more times than you’d expect. (And yes, ours are cute and practical.
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This month’s Buggy Box is curated with all your sunny day needs in mind — from smart storage to park-day must-haves. Don’t miss out on the essentials every mom needs to survive (and thrive) this summer.
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