Parents spend a lot of time with their kids in the car these days, especially if you’re one of those families lucky enough to live outside the downtown core and away from public transportation. And all that time in the car usually means you need some car accessories for kids.

Here are a few ideas on great kids car accessories to make those trips around town cleaner and safer for all:

Safety Cinches for Booster Seat Belts

Keeping your child safe and secure in the car is your first priority, so if you have a booster car seat for your preschooler, pick up a Seat Snug safety clip and install it in your car. This affordable little clip enhances safety and helps your child stay snug and comfy on the road.

Car Seat Covers for Easy Clean Up

Kids often snack in the car while riding from place to place. That means crumbs and spills, which turns a car seat into something that looks pretty grungy really fast. (And if your child’s car seat gets wet, then what?) Slip on a fun and funky car seat cover, and you can just whip it off and toss in the washing machine when it gets dirty or wet.

Safe View Mirrors for Safe Supervision

There’s nothing better than safety mirrors that stick onto your windshield and let you glance at your preschooler to carry on conversation or see what she’s doing without having to twist your head around and take your eyes off the road. Supervise and drive at the same time!

Back Seat Organizers for Everything at Hand

When you make sure your toddler or preschooler has everything the child needs to stay happy, occupied and self-serving, then you can focus on driving. Get a backseat organizer you strap onto the back of the front seat, and tuck in toys, snacks, books, a drink, Kleenex and games for your child.

Head Support for No Sore Necks

Toddlers are notorious for falling quickly asleep in the car - great for parents, terrible for the kids! Their heads often flop to one side and they wake up with sore necks. Grab an adjustable head support so that when your little one nods off, you can rest easy and not have to worry about her waking up cranky or sore.

The best part of all these accessories is that they’re very affordable, most of them costing less than $10 - you can’t even go to the movies for that little.

It’s worth browsing car accessories for kids. You’ll be enhancing safety for both you and your child, keeping your car clean and fun, and keeping your kiddo comfortable and happy on the ride.