Sports Mom Must Haves

Are you finding yourself shuffling kids to and from sports practices and sitting on the sidelines for long periods of time in the elements? Whether it’s your first season of kids’ sports, or you’re a seasoned vet, this round up of sports mom must haves has something for everyone.

I tried to include both warm and cold weather gear. Whether your kids play multiple sports in multiple seasons, or just one long season, chances are you find yourself both freezing and sweating in the course of a season.

Sports Mom Must Haves

Multitool

This is perfect for sports with lots of gear, like catcher’s gear in baseball.

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Hidden Pictures Activity Book

My kids are crazy for these books! Small enough to keep in your bag to keep the spectating sibling occupied.

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Sunscreen

This is my favorite sunscreen! The spray goes on quickly to get your player back on the field, it doesn’t feel sticky and dries quickly, and doesn’t have an overwhelming scent to it. Plus, it has a cleaner ingredient list, which is always a bonus.

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Insulated Water Bottle

This water bottle is insulated to keep you water cold, and slim enough to fit in the cup holder of your chair.

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Wagon

There is so much stuff to bring to the field, and the parking is never close by. From chairs, sports equipment, snacks, jackets, water bottles- this wagon makes it easier to get it all from car to field.

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Neck Fan

We know what you’re thinking, but it’s only dumb if it doesn’t work, right? Temps are often close to 100 in Northern California, even in early spring or late fall. This will make sitting on the sidelines a little bit more tolerable.

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Bogg Bag

Congrats, you are now Carrier of All The Things. The Bogg Bag XL is 100% worth the hype. It’s basically a bag in Croc form, which means it’s really easy to clean if/when something leaks. It’s structured, so it’s easy to find things. You can easily accessorize and personalize your bag, if that’s your thing. The pouches are perfect for holding smaller items, and there is even a small cooler that fits in the bag!

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Chair With Side Table

If you’re going to be sitting a lot, you’re going to need a comfy chair. These ones fold easily and compactly, and the table is key for all of your beverages.

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Stainless Steel Mug with Lid

The okayest stainless steel travel mug with a lid! Keeps your coffee hot while rushing out the door and pairs well with slippers in the school drop off line, or running off to an early morning kids sport!

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Audible Subscription

We love reading, but it can be hard to focus, or find time to sit and finish a book. Audiobooks have been amazing for getting more reading done, and they make walks much more enjoyable. It’s also great to pass the time at your kids’ practices too!

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Other Things to have on hand

Maybe this is the Enneagram 6 in me, but I always have these things in my bag too:

• Bandages or a small first aid kit: I know coaches usually have one, but it’s always a good idea to have extra
• Permanent marker: It seems like there is always a hat, water bottle, or piece of equipment that doesn’t have a name written on it. This is great to have on hand.
• A small multitool: Okay, hear me out on this. In softball, girls are required to have a cage on their helmets so they don’t get hit in the face. Umpires check the equipment before the game, and one time Isla’s helmet was pulled because the cage was loose. Literally every dad on the team was checking glove boxes in cars and using everything they could think of as a makeshift screwdriver. This is sort of an extreme case, but is definitely a possibility in sports that require more equipment like softball or baseball.
• Entertainment for the siblings: unless you have an only child or are lucky enough to have all your kids on one team, chances are you’ll have a little sidekick with you to entertain. I like to keep random toys or sticker books in my bag to entertain. The toys always stay in my bag so they’re the “special” toys for out at the field. It doesn’t always work, but it helps maintain some interest.
• Kleenex: a lifesaver, especially during allergy seasons
• Hand sanitizer: will this ever not be in a bag in a post pandemic world?
• Blanket: I usually keep an older, easy to wash blanket in the back of the car. With outdoor sports, you never really know what the weather can bring!

If you’re anything like us, watching kids’ sports isn’t your first choice for how to spend your Saturdays, but you’re happy to do it to foster your kids’ interests. If there are a few things you can buy to make shlepping gear and sitting on the sidelines in the elements a little less tolerable, then it’s worth it.

Looking for more Sports Mom content? Check out Episode 75 of Okayest Moms: The Podcast- How to be an Okayest Sports Mom!