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Nine in 10 Americans have had a “Home Alone” moment—realizing they forgot something essential en route to their destination, according to new research.
While they aren’t forgetting their kids at home, over a third have forgotten a charger, and a third have forgotten their toiletries and beauty products. 27% have left behind their sunscreen and 18% even forgot to pack their medications.
That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults that asked about the most inconvenient things they’ve forgotten—including socks (17%), water bottles (14%) and even their wallet (8%).
Nearly four in ten characterized themselves as more forgetful when traveling—with, on average, three items being left behind every trip, forcing one-quarter of them to spend money on purchasing alternate products.
Fortunately, 23% of respondents have a “mom friend” when traveling—someone who keeps the group together, happy, and healthy.
And one-quarter of respondents reported that THEY are usually “the mom” of the group.
“Mom friends” showcase their role by keeping supplies on hand, such as napkins or bandaids and reminding everyone to eat and stay hydrated (35%)—two good habits that the survey showed often get left behind when traveling.
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Commissioned by Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water and conducted by Talker Research, the poll also found that two in five (40%) Americans find it difficult to stay hydrated while traveling. For 32%, this is mainly because they’re out of their usual routine or because they simply forget to drink. But others are more focused on having fun (31%) or are too busy doing other activities (31%).
“Everyone knows that summer brings travel and fun, but it also brings higher temperatures and a greater chance for dehydration,” said CG Roxane VP of Marketing Anne-Charlotte de La Porte.
She recommends monitoring how much water you are drinking every day (the survey revealed only 22% of Americans do that) and to set reminders so you can keep on track.
Or, you can always rely on your “mom friend” for help…
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