From Tissues to Lip Gloss: ‘Emergency Kit’ Trend Enters School Bags

A small pouch tucked inside a school bag is the focus of a new TikTok trend as mothers prepare their daughters for the start of the school year.

Known as an “Emergency Kit,” the idea is to set aside a separate bag for personal items a girl might need during her school day, rather than leave them scattered among her school supplies.

The items range from tissues to lip gloss, giving the kit a broader meaning than its name might suggest. Here, “emergency” refers to everyday needs rather than a medical situation.

The trend puts a new spin on a familiar back-to-school task: making sure a daughter has what she needs before she leaves home. The difference is the dedicated pouch, turning those small extras into a kit of their own.