Repurposing aftermarket accessories?

Anybody here find a "good" use for their aftermarket accessories?

When DS was first born, I didn't know that aftermarket accessories weren't the best idea. We had a couple of things that we used, until I learned more and stripped them off. I felt bad about throwing them away...but also didn't want to sell them to somebody else. So it seemed like logical thing was to figure out how to repurpose...

DH uses our thick, rubbery seat protector thing when he's working on the car in the garage. Since the surface is grippy, it holds tools, bolts, etc. and the raised, tray-like sides don't let anything roll away! He loves it and wishes I could find another one.

I use the double head rest to hold small things when I'm cooking or sewing/crafting. One stays down in the kitchen. I turn the support part toward the edge of the of the counter and then set my small spice jars, eggs, etc. inside it. It keeps things from rolling away. I toss it in the drawer with the pot holders and launder when necessary. The other one stays upstairs and I use it for keeping thread, needles, markers, or other crafting supplies where they belong when I'm using them.

I've also been known to use our aftermarket harness covers to wrap around any number of things. I have a duffel bag that doesn't have anything to keep the handles together, so I use one for that.

Any other fun ideas about repurposing these once you've got them?

The head bumpers, DH says they make good dog toys.

We used the head support thing in the stroller for a bit. I thik tahts the only am thing we had.

I used the head bumper in my swing when DS was little.

Yep, I found out the the Snuzzler was great for newborns in the swing, bouncy seat, and stroller.

The strap covers make great covers for my baby carriers' straps. DS like to chew on them.

I just always used them in strollers or other baby gear... harness pads go great on strollers... so do head supports...

head supports also can be cozy in a swing... harness pads are nice in the high chair when baby is just using it as a seat, not to eat in, because you have a very curious 4 yr old and 2.5yr old who you don't want having easy access to baby while you're cooking.

My mom bought me a seat protector. My dining room chairs are padded with a dark fabric. I put the seat protector under a Fisher Price Healthy Care Booster.

I think a snuzzler would be great in a swing/stroller/bouncy.

Susan

Wet and freeze shoulder strap pads as a teether.

Cut the backing off the head-hugger and straighten the rolled part to use in place of a rolled receiving blanket.

Cut out the part of the Snuzzler or Bundle Me that goes behind and under the baby and it is perfectly safe to use in the car seat.

I used terry cloth harness covers on the johnny jump up straps so they were soft where DS grabbed them.

I love the suggestions! We didn't have a swing or jumper, and my bouncer already had a body pillow-thing with it. But next time, I'll have both of those, lol.

I definitely never thought of soaking/freezing the pads and using them as teethers! Maybe I'll try that next time around.

arly1983 said:

The strap covers make great covers for my baby carriers' straps. DS like to chew on them.

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I used some of these on my Beco:thumbsup:

used bundle me in the stroller. i have to say i miss the bundle me now that my babies are too big. headsupports used in stroller & swing