Moms' Secret Weapons

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When you've got little kids, getting ready for every little expedition out of the house can feel like you're packing for a weeklong vacation. But a slightly heavier pocketbook or a stuffed-to-capacity diaper bag is a small price to pay for having a spare—and crucial and meltdown-averting—toy, tube of sunblock or single precious square of toilet paper on hand when you need it. Here then, are nine easily stashable secret weapons that moms swear by.

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