It Seems A Small Detail, But the Right Seat Cover Can Make Mom's Life A Lot Easier.
Toddler car seat covers are now being used for more than just looks. Although it does decorate an old car seats many covers also keep a child warm. This relieves moms from the hassle and frustraton of fighting with heavy annoying blankets. There are many different types of infant car seat covers. Toddler car seat covers range any where from $20 - $78 dollars.
They can be decorative and warm for baby, but there are a few things that you should make sure of. Toddler car seat replacement covers should be water resistant, flame resistant and machine washable. They should have the same consistency as the original and it shouldn't bunch up. The child car seat cover holes should be perfectly aligned with the toddler car seat belts.
Safety and Function are the Key CriteriaThe first toddler seat cover replacements are the poncho. You place the hood over the child's head and zip them up. Its design makes it easier to buckle and unbuckle from the car seat without having material in between the child and the car seat straps. This cover is intended for toddler.
Canopy type of infant seat cover is the second highest rated. This seat cover drapes from the handle down to the bottom base of the car seat. This type of cover has air pockets to allow steady air flow and side pockets to store needed items. Most have small Velcro flap in the front; this allows you to peek in without completely uncovering baby.
Another type is similar to the canopy style. This toddler car seat cover fastens at the bottom of the car seat base up to and around the baby. The design gives a papoose look while giving baby a snug warm feeling. This and the canopy covers are intended for very young infants.
The wrap car seats cover also has rave reviews. You place the Infant seat cover in the car seat. Next you bring the seat straps though the cover and strap the baby in. Once the baby is secure you wrap one cover side, then the other around baby. You then bring the bottom up to the middle. This gives a secure feeling while providing needed warmth.
It is very important that child car seat covers are water resistant, machine washable for the occasional leak and it should not contain scotch guard. Although scotch guard is a good stain preventer, if babies chew on the cover chemicals from the scotch guard can get into their mouth and transfer to their delicate skin if the cover gets wet.
If the cover goes between baby and the seat straps then it should have the same consistency and thickness as the original car seat cover. The covers holes should align perfectly with the car seat straps and it should fit well. All covers should be flame resistant.
Making your own toddler car seat cover can be fun and you can add your own preferred features. Maybe you would like to add more pockets, or air holes. If it is a canopy style maybe you would like a larger flap so you can check on baby better. If you do decide to make your own be sure to follow the safety precautions above so your baby will be safe when exploring its new environment.
Toddler car seat replacement covers should be water, flame resistant and machine washable. They should have the same consistency as the original and it shouldn't bunch up. The child car seat cover holes should be perfectly aligned with the toddle car seat belts.
