Question Keeping seat backs clean with rear facers

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carseatfreak

New member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #1

Is there anything I can use to cover the back of the seat where my RF'ers feet touch? Now that we are becoming more independent and walking by ourselves I noticed the ick is accumulating on the vehicle seat fabric. Taking shoes off and on every time doesn't work for us.

Thanks,
Amanda

 

T4K

Well-known member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #2

The same kickmats they make for forward facers can be used. I prefer a thin towel. I punch out holes where the headrest goes, then the headrest keeps it in place. And it's easily washable.

 

aeormsby

New member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #3

:yeahthat:

I just got the kind that were meant to be used on the back of the front seat for FF kids. Only ever used them for my RF kids though.

 

Phineasmama

New member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #4

I am using a thin towel right now but I would like to get a waterproof mat for it eventually...

 

NannyMom

Well-known member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #5

If you have captains chairs you can also use a tshirt.

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #6

I've seen a sheet used, too- the lady stapled it down and cut slits for belt buckles and belts.

 

aept

New member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #7

Are you allowed to tuck the seat-back cover in between the carseat and the seat back?

 

brooklynsmommy

Active member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #8

Use aprons for captain chairs.

 

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MonkeyMama

Member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #9

This is what I have in my car. They are extremely thin but waterproof. I put them on my seats and then installed the car seats in front of them. They are just about an inch below the edge of the car seat.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Protective-Kick-Mats/dp/B0043WFNM6"]Amazon.com: Fisher-Price Protective Kick Mats: Baby[/ame]

 

rxmommy

New member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #10

I have a thin towel installed under the seat and brought up to the headrest. I used to fight to keep it tucked in the headrest/armrests but it never stayed so I bought a bib clip - goes around the headrest, keeps the towel clipped in place. Works awesome!

The ick that accumulates on that towel in between her seat and the towel/bottom of the seat.....yuck. Yeah, I hear ya. Especially in the winter and Sophie's request anytime we go outside - "I walk in snow?" Yes, please, sweetheart, walk in the snow - make sure you get the dirt, too!

 

penguingrooves

Active member

• Mar 4, 2012

• #11

i've used an old adult t-shirt with a rope through the arms/sleeves, then tie the rope securely underneath the headrest. i've also used a hooter hider (aka, bebe au lait).

 

crunchierthanthou

New member

• Mar 5, 2012

• #12

aept said:

Are you allowed to tuck the seat-back cover in between the carseat and the seat back?

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Yes. You want to avoid things that go between the base and the vehicle seat bottom, but it's usually okay to have something between the shell and seat back.

 

tarynsmum

Senior Community Member

• Mar 5, 2012

• #13

For my friend's car (and I think I'm going to get one for mine too, because it works great in hers), we got the Sunshine Kids Grip cover thing. It's hard to tell from the picture, but it gets really narrow at the seat bight part (narrower than it looks in the picture). We just cut off that bottom part, so it's only the seat back. It's completely waterproof, and whatever dirt is on shoe bottoms kind of sticks to the grippy material, so it doesn't shower down onto the carseat (if that makes sense).

It's also really thin, but not remotely something that I would use under a car seat during installation. Also, for people with texture issues, it's kind of squicky, because of the rubbery-ness. I don't touch it very much

 

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caritas

New member

• Mar 5, 2012

• #14

I think Britax is supposed to be coming out with one of these.

I personally use a receiving blanket.

 

PunkyMonkey

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• Mar 5, 2012

• #15

penguingrooves said:

i've used an old adult t-shirt with a rope through the arms/sleeves, then tie the rope securely underneath the headrest. i've also used a hooter hider (aka, bebe au lait).

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Hahaha I always called my cover that and never heard anyone else say it!

 

PunkyMonkey

New member

• Mar 5, 2012

• #16

caritas said:

I think Britax is supposed to be coming out with one of these.

I personally use a receiving blanket.

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I just ordered these:


[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZVV0P2/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details"]Amazon.com: Britax 2 Pack Kick Mats, Black: Baby[/ame]

The only cheaper ones I saw that looked decent were grey and I have all black interior so I figured why not get the Britax ones! They haven't shipped yet they were pre-order until today!

 

PunkyMonkey

New member

• Mar 5, 2012

• #17

Oh wait... I guess I didn't look very hard LOL...

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Brica-Pack-Kick-Mats-Black/dp/B004L2JJC8/ref=pd_cp_ba_0"]Amazon.com: Brica 2 Pack Kick Mats, Black: Baby[/ame]

Those look nice too, good reviews!

 

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caritas

New member

• Mar 5, 2012

• #18

PunkyMonkey said:

I just ordered these:


Amazon.com: Britax 2 Pack Kick Mats, Black: Baby

The only cheaper ones I saw that looked decent were grey and I have all black interior so I figured why not get the Britax ones! They haven't shipped yet they were pre-order until today!

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I didn't know they were out! Nice!

Also glad to see that they're not $30 like I was predicting..... heh

 

Brigala

CPST Instructor

• Mar 5, 2012

• #19

Those Britax ones look almost identical to the SafeFit brand one I use. I have it attached to my top tether anchor(along with my mirror).

 

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carseatfreak

New member

• Mar 5, 2012

• #20

Thank you for all the suggestions!!