Infant Car Seat Covers Review

There are a lot of compelling reasons why people buy infant car seat covers. While fashion, comfort, and style all play a part, I believe that the most prominent reason why people buy covers is to save money. Investing in a cover can breathe new life into an old seat, and can be a great way to save a few dollars in the long run. Many people, though, are thrown off by the initial cost of purchasing an infant car seat cover. But I would assert that the cost is worth it- let me tell you why.

Infant car seats are very, very expensive. Particularly if you buy a very good quality model (which I definitely suggest that you do), you will find yourself making a fairly major investment. It makes sense to protect this investment sensibly by purchasing a car seat cover. They can be easily laundered and replaced, and will significantly lengthen the lifespan of the seat.

Infant car seat covers are way less expensive than they used to be. Many of you who are not first-time parents will remember that up until a few years ago, they were sort of a specialty item. They were pretty hard to find, and even when they were available, they were marketed to a higher consumer bracket, and were priced as such. Over the past several years, though, the use of covers has become much more mainstream. Demand and supply are both much greater than they used to be, and prices have been forced down considerably.

While there are definitely models to fit every price range, I’ve seen models that are as cheap as twenty or thirty dollars, which when you consider what you’re getting, is really not a large investment. Of course, there are models that reach up into the hundreds of dollars, but after a point you reach a point of diminishing return for your money. Most infant seat covers that I’ve seen tend to hang from around fifty dollars to around eighty dollars.

I realize that for new parents, the investment may seem unnecessary. Particularly in these tight economic times, it is difficult to rationalize an “unnecessary” purchase. But it is important to realize that making a purchase like this helps to protect your long term investment, and there are lots of viable and pragmatic reasons why you should buy one. Thanks for reading my infant seat covers blog!

Infant Car Seat Covers Video

Check out this car seat cover. These covers are great for the winter, and you can tell that the baby loves it!

Infant Car Seat Covers Safety

There seems to be a trend in infant car seat covers these days that I’d like to address in this post. Seat covers can be a great way to show off your style, and give your baby a hip look for the season, as well as get longer use out of your car-seat. But, that being said, car seats are unfortunately a technology with limited longevity, and it is unsafe to use a seat for longer than what is recommended by the manufacturer. Yes, infant car seat covers can be a great way to breathe new life into an old seat, but there’s a difference between seats that are a little old but still comply to industry standards, and seats that are just plain unsafe. I know that as parents we don’t like to think about what could happen in the worst case scenario, but unfortunately that’s our job- and car seats are about much more than convenience and style- they’re primarily about safety.

In these economic times, it can be very tempting to save money on an expensive car seat for your baby by purchasing a used one, or perhaps using an old one from a previous child. But while there are many areas of your life which can be trimmed during the recession, skimping on car safety for your infant is not one of those areas.

Another safety concern I’ve seen recently is parents buying infant car seat covers that interfere with the mechanics, straps, or safety devices of the car seat itself. It is incredibly important that the seat should be able to perform its function in its entirety. Of course, no manufacturer would intentionally create a seat cover that puts your baby at risk, but there’s a wide variety of shapes and styles in the seat industry, and no seat cover manufacturer can possibly account for all of the discrepancies. It is your responsibility as a consumer to make sure that the seat cover that you are buying is actually made for your specific infant car seat, or at the very least that it fits with ease around all of the mechanics. There are lots of car seat covers on the market to choose from, don’t let style override your concern for safety.

Infant car seat covers can be a great addition to your life, and I don’t want to discourage you from getting one- quite the contrary. Just make sure that you’re responsible in your choices. Thanks for reading my infant car seat covers blog!

Infant Car Seat Covers Picture

These infant car seat covers are great for keeping your baby warm in the wintertime- functional and stylish!

How to Choose Infant Car Seat Covers

Of Course, when you bought your infant’s car seat, you were thinking only of the safety of your baby, and not about fashion or style. And really nothing else matters except the safety of your baby. But now that you’re sure that your baby is as safe and snug as can be in the back seat of the car, maybe it’s time to think about infant car seat covers.

My favorite thing about infant car seat covers is that they can be washed (make sure when you select one you find a model that is machine washable and dryable. Most are, but a few are not so look out!). Of course you can wipe the car seat itself down with a damp sponge, but let’s be honest that never really works as well as we’d like, and there’ll always be something left behind. But with a seat cover, you just have to toss it into the washing machine and you’re good to go with a completely fresh car seat cover. Your baby will be comfortable and clean, and happier for it.

To make sure that you’re buying the infant car seat cover that’s easy to clean, I recommend a seat cover that is made from a synthetic material. Naturals like cotton are nice, but they take stains like a wick, and once they are in the stains are very, very, very difficult to remove. In contrast, a synthetic material will be much more resistant to staining. Spills tend to sit on top of the fabric rather than sinking in, and if they do happen to sink in, the dye in the drink just doesn’t take as well to the synthetic fibers (which are frequently sealed to reject additional dyes). In addition, synthetics are much more resilient, won’t bunch, crease, or sag like a natural fiber might, and they’ll last a whole lot longer. There are synthetic fabrics available that feel just as soft and cushy as a cotton fiber that you (much less your baby) will never know the difference.

When you install your infant car seat covers, be sure not to disturb the installation or placement of the car seat itself. It’s very important to keep everything in it’s place to provide the safest possible ride for your baby.

Choosing and installing infant car seat covers can be a little bit mystifying, but it can really be an ideal solution for on-the-go mommies and their babies. Thanks for reading my infant seat covers blog!

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Infant Car Seat Covers

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