February 2008
Organizing products
Price $25-$50
What to do with it This case sits on the back seat and provides easy access to snacks, drinks, and games. Check that it can be secured with seat belts and has closures so items won’t easily fall out. It is portable, so you can also use it out of the car for family outings. Just one downside:It takes up a full seat.
Price $20 or less
What to do with it Use it to keep garbage in one place so trash doesn’t fly around the car. Look for a Velcro strip that keeps garbage contained.
Price $15-$60 or more for a model with adjustable dividers and made from heavier plastic.
What to do with it This organizer will keep items such as groceries from rolling around in the trunk. Use cargo covers and nets to keep stuff in place too.
Price $10-$30
What to do with it Keep CDs and important paperwork neatly in one place with one of these visor organizers. If you need storage for extra discs, look for a case that can be placed on the floor or in a glove compartment.
Price $10-$40
What to do with it This is good for frequently used items such as water bottles and sunglasses. It has straps to secure it in place.
Back-of-seat organizer
In a crash or during a sudden stop, a child’s head can move far enough forward to hit the front seatback and collide with the items in the organizer, which can cause a serious injury. So we recommend skipping seatback organizers.
