I think the consensus in the past was that a lightweight kickmat is okay to use on newer front seats, because it's not enough weight to affect the sensors. However, I came upon a thread discussing the potential to block the torso airbags exit path. The kick mats I have now attach in two places, up high onto the head rest bars and low down along the seat bight. Is that okay? How can I tell for sure if I'm blocking anything?
Also, my current kick mats don't appear to be water proof and would work better being a bit longer, as the kids sometimes manage to get their feet underneath the bottom edge. Recommendations? Although I don't love the black and would prefer gray, the Britax ones look nice. Do they offer good coverage? Vehicle manufacturers don't sell anything like this, right? They should sell machine washable, safe with your car, and matching your interior kick mats, although they'd probably charge $160 for them.
Finally, we don't have tinted windows and DD2 is complaining a lot about her seat getting hot and DD1 complains about the bright sun. How well do those cling sun shades work? Can you still open the windows? Brand recommendations?
Thanks for all the help!!!
Also, my current kick mats don't appear to be water proof and would work better being a bit longer, as the kids sometimes manage to get their feet underneath the bottom edge. Recommendations? Although I don't love the black and would prefer gray, the Britax ones look nice. Do they offer good coverage? Vehicle manufacturers don't sell anything like this, right? They should sell machine washable, safe with your car, and matching your interior kick mats, although they'd probably charge $160 for them.
Finally, we don't have tinted windows and DD2 is complaining a lot about her seat getting hot and DD1 complains about the bright sun. How well do those cling sun shades work? Can you still open the windows? Brand recommendations?
Thanks for all the help!!!