Have the Advocate 70 CS in cowmooflage. My daughter always has major blowouts in this seat-I have had it since Jan and the padding is already losing patches of material! Is this typical? I have never machine washed or dried. I have towel washed with either Dawn or Dreft. Is this a warranty item?
Thank you!
Hmmm....that's a great question. I've had 6 made-by-Britax seats (two made by Britax for Fisher Price). The only covers I've ever had fall apart are the the ones made for FP. All the others have held up GREAT, w/machine washing! So, I think that's a little strange...My first Britax cover is from 2006, the second is from '07, third is from '08, and fourth is '10.....all have been washed at least 5 times in the washer...and no problems. Now, the cover I have for one was a used cover....and even IT doesn't have major wear and tear--it is definitely more worn than the others, but totally useable.
I would call Britax and ask what they consider "normal" wear and tear--I think a cover handwashed on a monthly or twice monthly basis should last the life of the seat, not just 10 mos. And even if it's handwashed every 3-4 days, I think it should at least last a year, if not 3-4 yrs.
hths
henrietta