11 Portable Phone Chargers for When Your Kids Drain Your Battery

It happens so fast. You wake up to your phone, earbuds, tablet, whatever, fully charged. 100%. And, since technology has come so far, it stands to reason that even if you’re an active user, it’ll stay charged, or at least, charged enough, until the end of the day. Or at minimum, until dinner. Maayyyyybe faster on vacation (Spring Break is coming up, afterall), but still. Except for the days when it doesn’t. Enter: a serious need for portable phone chargers.

Letting your kids play games on your phone while you drive 20 minutes out of the way to the one Whole Foods that always has the Sonoma Chicken Salad (maybe we’re having a craving at the moment, but you get our point). The days when you have soccer practice to daycare pickup to a late Zoom meeting to a dance recital barely give you enough time to catch your breath, much less charge your phone. Family vacations when it’s camera-critical. And, of course, when your little ones are particularly cranky and will only calm down if that one aquarium video with the lo-fi music plays on a loop. All of that drains your batteries (physically and mentally, we know). Don’t get stuck without a full backup power source with these pretty darn cute portable phone chargers. Hey, you need all that juice to share those day-to-day (even the ultra-busy ones) pictures to your Tinybeans app, right?

Colorblock Sunset Power Pod

Up to 19 hours of extra battery life and no cords? Perfect. The Power Pod from Casely has a secure MagSafe magnet, but even without MagSafe-compatible devices, it can wirelessly charge! Plus, it's small as a credit card and light as a deck of cards. There are lots of other prints available, too. 

Colorblock Sunset Power Pod ($60.00)—Buy Here!

ChargeCard Credit Card Size Phone Charger

Does it literally fit in your wallet? Of course it does. Give your phone (iPhone and Android—it includes built-in cables for all of them!) a 30%-100% boost with this cute phone charger. It comes in 3 colors, too.

ChargeCard Credit Card Size Phone Charger ($69.95)—Buy Here!

iWalk Portable Phone Charger

The iWalk phone charger went viral because it's just that good. It's also really easy to use your phone while it's charging and comes in a ton of colors and prints. The cable is built right in, too. This one is specifically for iPhones with Lightning compatibility, but check out all of iWalk's chargers to find one that works for your device.

iWalk Portable Phone Charger ($29.99)—Buy Here!

Belkin BoostCharge Powerbank 20K

Get over 78 additional hours iPhone 15/14/13/12, iPad, or Samsung Galaxy. It provides power through its USB-C port and dual USB-A ports, allowing you to charge up to three devices at the same time. Available in 3 colors. (And take a look at Belkin's other portable chargers for all your devices, too!)

Belkin BoostCharge Powerbank 20K ($39.99)—Buy Here!

FuelRod

Okay, we wouldn't call it cute in a fits-your-aesthetic way, but the FuelRod is a sleek, small, portable phone charger that works with almost any device, thanks to the three included cables. Oh, and you can recharge or swap out your FuelRod at any FuelRod kiosk across the country (conveniently located in places where using your phone is a must). 

FuelRod ($22.99+)—Buy Here!

Kliyne Portable Charger

Bulk be gone! The keychain portable phone charger from Kliyne is perfect for keeping with you no matter where you go. You know, since you'll have your keys, anyway. It comes in black and pink 

Kliyne Portable Charger ($49.82)—Buy Here!

Yoobao Mini Power Bank

Charge your USB-C and Lightning-compatible devices at the same time with this handy little double-output charger. It's lightweight and thin so it's really easy to toss in your bag and have a backup! Available in several prints, too.

Yoobao Mini Power Bank ($23.99)—Buy Here!

Kickstand Foldable Charger

It's not just cute; it also works as a kickstand for your device and it clips right onto the back of your phone, so you can keep using it normally while you charge. Available in 4 colors and works with USB-C devices.

Kickstand Foldable Charger ($23.99)—Buy Here!

Algonza Slim Backup Charger

This cutie comes in a bunch of different colors and offers charging for USB-C and Lightning Cable devices. It's credit card-sized, so you don't have to worry about any bulk, either. There are 7 fun colors available!

Algonza Slim Backup Charger ($29.59)—Buy Here!

EnergyQC Backup Charger

If you can handle toting around a lipstick, you have room for this charger! According to the brand, it automatically detects your device and provides the fastest charging speed for your phone. This is one that you'll use your own cable for. Available in 3 colors.

EnergyQC Backup Charger ($9.99)—Buy Here!

Portable Charger with Flashlight 2pk

Who among us doesn't need more than one portable phone charger? This 2-pack of lipstick-shaped chargers are really adorable, and they have built-in LED flashlights. Double-check the device compatibility, since you'll be using your own cable with these.

Portable Charger with Flashlight 2pk ($30.99)—Buy Here!

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