I have been meaning to ask this for a while...

KelliBella

New member
I know all about after-market products such as the Bundle Me, but what about products put out by the car seat manufacturer, for that specific product? I'm asking specifically about the Maxi Cosi "Foot Muff", which looks almost like a full sleeping bag for the car seat. I can't imagine how they could be safe, since they go behind the baby, and in between the harness and the baby. :confused:
 
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Wineaux

New member
The difference is that they are crash tested by the car seat manufacturer with THEIR car seats. If they pass with their products in use, then they are safe to use. The term aftermarket refers to products neither made nor tested by the seat manufacturer. These items are not considered safe to use.
 

fyrfightermomma

New member
I agree with PP. It has been tested and passed with their own seat (and not any other brand) which also means if the unthinkable were to happen and the seat failed due to the product, they could be held liable. Where as other after market products are not tested with seats and the maker could not be held liable as you didn't follow manufacturer instructions as to never use after market parts. Hope that helps explain it better! :)
 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob
Staff member
Of course it never hurts to clarify that with the individual manufacturer-- I would want to know that a) the seat was tested with the product in use and passed and b) they approve of using that seat with that product.
 

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