He was 21 months and rear facing. Every day at wikiHow, we work hard to give you access to instructions and information that will help you live a better life, whether it's keeping you safer, healthier, or improving your well-being. So, either a label is attached showing that information, or the information is included in the product description. Seems Safe to me. What a smart idea!! I bought a car seat/stroller blanket for our son and the thing just fell apart. Thank you so much for writing it. Please let us know if you do have an etsy shop or some way to purchase? 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I have many friends having winter babies and will be making a few blankets from your tutorial the next few weeks! Thanks for sharing!! We've had a pretty mild winter and since we are approaching spring, I think I will make it without the batting for a thinner blanket. Sew at a half-inch seam allowance all the way down to the edge. seems it would be great for strollers as well. There's a 3 inch wide piece of blanket that lies down the center of the babies back, but otherwise the slits are totally open and not interfering with the straps. © 2010-2013 Kelly Oribine | The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. PS about the safety part - just cut out an entire rectangle instead of just the carseat strap slits. Thank you so much for your blog! Hey everyone! I like the idea. Stacy uses both minky and cotton fabric to make her car seat cover, but explains how other fabric can be used as well. I think I will make this as a gift! Thanks for sharing! Strap covers, this planket, JJCole thing. I have Allstate. Thank you for your blog. Passing this test does not guarantee that the product is safe to use, but it makes it will weed out some of the absolutely unsafe products. It slips on and off like a shower curtain. This project took me a little more than one nap time, but I was making two of them. I think it is a great product and I would have loved to have one last year for my daughter. These are awesome! Don't you think you could make this without a back so that baby was properly buckled, but still swaddled? This makes the process fast and easy, and it can also help keep a sleeping baby from waking up during the transfer from mom's arms to the seat. Velcro. Wow, this is an excellent tutorial, I will have to make one for the next baby for sure!! I think its a cute idea but with the safety issues wondering if you cut a large square in the back to just go around baby instead just the slits for the seatbelts, if that would help the safety issue, that way baby's back is against the seat & not a blanket. No car seat should be altered in any way -- ie by placing items that did not come with it in it. Here your blanket is fine as the layers are no thicker than an average sweatshirt. Too bad my "babies" are 4, 7 and 15----it would have solved so many blanket/snow suit issues!!! Been looking for something ever since and I'm thinking this just might be it. I just made this hoodie blanket for my best friends baby. I made this today and it came out adorable! As for the baby who another commenter said got to 107 from a blanket. I made a snuggie for my 2-yr old & trying to figure out what to do with our on-the-way baby. What's interesting is that you don't have to go buy a car seat cover for your baby in the store. For more tips on connecting the strips to the main piece, read on! Finally, sew the strips to the main piece, match up the side seams, and sew along the edges. Just a thought. These items may not be unsafe, but they have not been crash tested, so you cannot say they are safe. She then put him in his car seat and started up a little swing they had for car seats. I'll be passing this on. Remember to measure in the opposite direction. I copied this from a car seat group. Thanks! ;), Hey Kelly if you are in Australia and want to make a pastel coloured one I'll buy it from you. In a car seat, babies and children younger than 3-years-old can often end up in a bit of a scrunched up position, especially if they fall asleep in a car seat – this means their breathing may be compromised. You may also use a ruler to locate this point if you have a ruler that is long enough. Stop by and give us a visit sometime :)htto://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com, My favorite favorite line in this was the maple syrup on their soothers :) as a Vermonter my kids are being raised on maple. Blankets on top of the babies are not the same as being underneath them. thanks for the step-by-step!! risk vs. reward? Thanks for sharing! Just discovered your blog and I must say, you are so clever! Deebie car accidents are the number one killer of kids under the age of 14. I know it seems silly that a few pieces a fabric can be a safety factor but the force of acceleration during an accident is quite alarming. I live in Cornwall, England and this would be perfect for cold, miserable weather! WOW, I'm sold. Ensure that the seat is installed at a 45-degree angle — any more upright can aggravate acid reflux. That is adorable! Push the pin through both layers of fabric. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. When you buy your car seat, ask the retail staff to demonstrate how to strap your baby into it. Wash and iron the fabrics I guess this causing insurance issues isn't as unlikely as you think.I'm in Michigan and my kids don't wear coats in their seats and have never had aftermarket products added. Why wouldn't you make something like this which doesn't effect the straps?http://www.babyhaven.com/Kiddopotamus-CozyUp-Carrier-Cover.html?utm_source=pricegrabber&utm_medium=Comparison&utm_term=Kiddopotamus+CozyUp+Carrier+Cover+-+Green+/+Ivory&utm_campaign=SI-77420-KD. Thanks for the wonderful idea. But like anything when it comes to parenting products prices can vary from budget to luxuriously expensive. By separating them we will be able to line them independently and they will fit us much better. Your support helps wikiHow to create more in-depth illustrated articles and videos and to share our trusted brand of instructional content with millions of people all over the world. "A good test for these types of things is to put your child in the seat without them, adjust the straps to the correct position and tightness, the remove the child, put them back in with the blanket, if the product requires any adjustment to the harness, causes the harness to bunch or not fit properly, it is not safe to use." As a new mom, RN and self-proclaimed Public service announcer, I actually think this is one of the safer car seat add ons. The safety issue is when you put bulky clothing or wrap your baby in a blanket before you buckle them in. Awesome idea!! Why risk it. Pinning it :) New follower here. Great job :) Love those little babies, they are too cute. The problem is putting the straps THROUGH another piece of fabric, thin as it is, giving the other fabric a possible chance of being adjusted and putting babies in danger.A safer idea? NUNA, a Dutch baby gear company, makes modern, safe seats that are some of the lightest (and most beautiful) on the market. This will connect the 2 strips in 1 circular piece. keep it up momma :). With my second now on the way I would really like to give this a try! But that's a whole other safety issue there, as there has been claims that is bad for baby's breathing and general health as well. I'll have to remember to check that next time.. This is a wonderful blankie and I have made a couple for friends already. This service may not be available everywhere in the world, but always make sure you check with your local transportation office if they have trained experts to inspect your child’s car seat. It is very inspirational. Great tutorial- for our 1st we were in TX and w the 2nd we bought a used J Cole fleece from a secondhand shop. I put a picture up of mine on my blog, www.domesticacademic.comHere's the link, if you'd like to check it out! Make sure to pre-wash the fabric to ensure that it won’t shrink after you make the car seat cover. is that it could impact the effectiveness of the straps to move or not move as they are intended to do during an accident. It keeps her warm and is 100% safe no questions or maybes !!! Great project! Step 6: Iron the rectangular piece After sewing the rectangular piece of fabric, you have to iron the seam open. My thought is to use a pack of three receiving blankets (one acting as the batting) and making horizontal "button holes" for the straps/buckle (at each strap/buckle position), so as to not impede the movement of the straps and the bottom buckle. All you have to do is put your babies coat on backwards while your carrying them to your car. Even better, omit it in the area between all 5 strap attachment points. But to me safe is more important than cute. If possible, install a ballpoint or stretch needle before sewing your car seat cover. Next, measure 13 inches down at a 45° angle from the first pin, mark the spot, and repeat to mark another 45° angle. Any extra fluff crushes easily in a collision and causes the baby to jar against the belts. It also sits on an infant's gums which in turn causes bacteria to build up and that can be dangerous as well.As for the blanket, there are safety issues to be considered as well. Sew cute! So it’s recommended that babies stay in them for no longer than two hours at a time. I was DONE DONE DONE having kids but just found out baby #6 is on the way and will be my first "dead of winter" baby. Thanks for sharing your pattern. Obviously someone missed an illness, there is one that can cause very high temperatures without an infection. Just be careful when you make these and use the least thickest fabric you can. You make me want twins sooooo stinking bad!! Love the the blankets. Can't wait to make these for friends :). :) Your blog is awesome! Thank you so much for your blog (new follower) and this tutorial!!! I included an item from your tutorial. Will definately be making for the upcoming babies! A quick web search of the topic turned up views on both sides of the issue. To make a car seat cover, fold a yard of stretchy fabric in half width-wise and pin both layers together 6.5 inches from the fold. What a great idea. It makes so much sense! But best friend is 8 months preggers!!!! Easy-peasy :). And for older babies, this thin material seems more safe than a bulky coat, which my car seat manual said is a no-no. The car seats are not safety tested with additional items in them so you are using them at you own risk and the risk of your babies safety. This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. I love this idea!! Repeat to make a second hexagon in the same dimensions as the first. View a wide range of safe and secure baby car seats from top brands at Halfords. I have a car seat poncho for my daughter and will be getting another this year for her. As for maple syrup, I don't recommend it but she probably used pancake syrup which has less chance of contamination especially if it is kept in the fridge. You can make it yourself and customize it to your liking. Cut along the marks and sew the 2 hexagons together. ANYTHING you add to your car seat that did not come on the box with the seat VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. You can even put a coat on backwards after buckling the straps! Genius! Since I'm a "lazy" sewer, I'm going to modify your idea a bit (hope you don't mind). You guys are so frustrating and obviously know nothing. As a carseat tech items like this blanket should not be used. Check out the NUNA Pipa and the NUNA Pipa Lite as well as the brand’s popular convertible car seat, the Rava. It is a safety issue. You have to be careful trusting second hand info especially with medical issues and the emotion involved with a dead baby. That's scary enough for me to avoid them! Just use a blanket over top of the baby. You can install the base once in your car and just plug the seat in and out when needed. I didn't like the buntings for that reason. :-). And call your insurance company before believing you will run into issues there. You're either doing it right, or wrong. Others adjust at the crotch too. When you are not using the car seat cover, fold it up and stash it in your diaper bag or purse! Nothing voids your warranty unless your manual says it does. love it! They may also be more cost-effective depending on what model you choose. The issue that is concerning is that the straps may be rerouted (even slightly!) Your twins are adorable by the way :), We have some cute ones ready made come over and check out our facebook page.www.facebook.com/peekaboocovers. Actually Mamacrabb those car seat inserts are not recommended by the car seat company unless it is made for your specific seat. I think I want to give this a shot. If you want to check it out, it's on my blog post: http://www.domesticacademic.com/2012/06/baby-care-package-pinterest-cornucopia.html. Browse through all the blog posts over the years. For example, in a rear-facing carseat, the harness straps must come from at or below the child's shoulders. I had 2 late-fall babies. Never loosen the seat belt to accommodate extra clothing or blanket layers and your seat should be checked by someone trained even if you think you know how to do it. I am more than happy to make you famous! Sometimes I like to take her out of her seat to go into places, so I would have to put a heavy coat on her after getting her out of her seat, but other than that, one of these would be so convenient! Anyone who has never heard on one needs to Google it right now! Thank you for this great idea. You know its amazing that we all managed to make it out of the 60's and 70's back when we had plastic bucket car seat and Mom's arm slung across us to keep us safe. I definitely will need to learn to sew and make one of these! If your baby hates his car seat, she recommends checking that the car seat straps are properly adjusted, so your baby isn’t pinched or sliding into a slouch. I wish I would have found it for my first child because we bought a lot of gender neutral stuff so it would be usable for future siblings. Maple Syrup, Honey, Corn Syrup are all not intended for babies under 1 year. I've already learned that there will be naysayers and mommy cops with something to say no matter what you do - You know your babies and whats best for them! Thanks so much for the post!! Thickness of the padding is only one. ( I'm new at sewing) and I would like to say....Super Cute idea. Thanks for making me famous :). Cut along the marks and sew the 2 hexagons together. I just finished this for my baby due any day now. My twins just turned 2 and I'm just starting to sew again. Finally, sew the strips to the … My mom, who has been sewing most of her life, said it was because I used cotton batting instead of polyester (someone can correct me if this is wrong information). If, of course, I ever have a baby who manages to stay little enough to be in the car seat that long! ;) Those twins are adorable! Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Not trying to be mean, I just don't want another mom not knowing that! I also believe that baby would be safe in this. (what is the width of the fabric off the bolt)Thank you, Did you ever get an answer to your question. I did it in a little over an hour. Pinned the tute!!!! I also understand that carseat safety nuts say no to these (and other Bundle-Me type products) because of added bulk behind baby. Thanks for sharing! Look on the American academy of pediatrics or dept of transportation website for more information. Love your blog. Have the child’s car seat checked by a trained technician after installation. I wish I were having another so I could be making a blanket for myself! Putting the coat on him backwards is fine, for the 10 seconds he'll wear it like that. This is exactly how i sew! Four stages of child safety in vehicles, safety notices, active defect investigations, safety and testing information. If you wanted that you could probably use specific store-bought fabric or blankets with that treatment. I'm all about safety with my daughter. Car seat canopies are all the rage these days and now that I'm about to have another baby, I can see why. The only time this issue would be a problem is IF your baby was hurt or killed during an accident and you or your auto insurance wanted to sue the carseat manufacturer for their fault in harming the child. And it makes the best handmade present EVER! Car restraints may cause an infant’s neck to flex forward into a chin to chest position, which can block a baby’s airway. Your tutorial was so wonderfully easy to follow! I'll let you know how it works:). Making a car seat cover is easy and they are so useful! Keep in mind that some types of stretch fabric can be slippery! Choosing a child car seat or booster seat. Please consider making a contribution to wikiHow today. My friend is pregnant with twins and I bet she'd love some of these. Then, cut out 2 fabric strips, stack them, and sew along the angled ends. If someone puts extra padding that makes the baby sit funny which alters the way the straps buckle the baby in, this is likely a problem and a safety risk. The baby is physically strapped in, rather than having bulky padding between baby and straps. I NEED to remember to do this when I do though!!! Thank you for a great tutorial! This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Also, never heard of Maple Syrup on the pacifier, but as a native New Yorker I love the idea! I work hard to create this blog. Of some other cause. Also, I think I folded it wrong because I ended up with two pieces of fabric for each piece of flannel.. Make sure your baby is securely strapped in according to the manufacturer's instructions. Being new to sewing, I grabbed whatever batting I found. I'm sorry but I have to comment. Don't worry Jenn, nobody thinks your being mean!I know honey is a no-no until a year, but I've never heard of that being the case for maple syrup. I don't want to argue with anyone, I'm just saying that there are so many safe alternatives, why put baby in jeopardy, even if it seems like a small issue? No different than a heavy sweater would be and Since the safety straps are positioned correctly your little one(s) will be quite safe! Lay your tissue paper on the floor and use a tape measure to measure out the length of your car seat on the paper, adding the ten inches by putting five on the top and five on the bottom. To make your own hooded car seat blankie, you will need: 1 meter of flannel for the front; another meter of flannel for the back; 1 meter of cotton batting; thread, scissors, etc. Not only are vehicle crashes the leading killers of children, in 1997 they also injured nearly 320,000 youngsters. Last Updated: March 29, 2019 I made a quilt that was pretty basic and tied in a few places for my grandma. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. Completely surprised at how many people dont read them. Instead of making slits for the harness. The pattern was easy to follow and fast. But I too, am from the school of thought that babies need to be buckled securely. Keep those Cuties WARM! I made an awesome baby care package for a good friend who just had a little baby girl. He couldn't get out of the robe she swaddled him in and his temperature increased to 107! I do use a shower cap cover in the winter but that doesn't even touch baby let alone the harness.We were in an accident just before I had my daughter and guess what my son didn't even care. There are much safer options such as car beds. If it is not approved by the car seat maker - it should not be in the seat :/ My child's safety is not worth it. The issue with this blanket (and it is super cute!) Take your time when sewing 2 pieces of stretch fabric together! first, the safety of the child in an accident has little to do with the seat cover, it mostly has to do with the harness, straps and where they are located on your baby's body and how the seat is buckled in the car. Most infant car seats now come with a dedicated installation base. I just stitched them together quickly with a double stitch and you'd never know! Recently a friend of mine lost her baby when a babysitter tried to swaddle him to get him to go to sleep. (note: do not use nubbie that was left open for the hood, doesn't look to pretty). Dont have a kid. And they are buckled in tighter than having them in a coat. it always makes me sad when I see a mom with her infant buckled in so loosely into a carseat. oh man. I think it's a great idea :). Wish I could travel back in time and use these when my kids were babies! That made having a car seat cover CRUCIAL! this is perfect and the fact that is NOT technical actually makes this doable for me. I'll be making some for baby shower gifts for sure!!! Made it. I have tried a few handmade designs, but this is so much easier than the ones I came up with - going to start a new project tonight!!! I cannot wait to make these for them. Thanks for such a great idea!! I just wanted to say that the car seat idea is fabulous....the maple syrup on the binky is a big NO NO. Thanks for sharing, and your girls are adorable!Christawww.controllingcraziness.blogspot.com. Oh my goodness, I just pinned this and within an hour, 41 people have repinned it!! I think as long as it's not super thick and your infant can sit unassisted and hold the head up, it doesn't pose as big of a risk. I have twin babies as well and will love to make these and keep in the carseat instead of looking for their blankets over and over! The way the slits are cut, there's nothing in the way of the straps. Great idea and such a clear tutorial! You can find this type of ruler at a craft supply store. Repeat this on the opposite end so that the angles will match up when you fold the strip lengthwise. Use one of the "shower cap" type covers that go over the seat and don't interfere with any straps. I will definitely be making a couple of these this summer since MY twins are both having babies this summer!! This article has been viewed 33,396 times. First off, it keeps baby nice and shady for naps on the run. I love the idea. It's perfectly save for baby to be in. I understand the point of the blanket, and it is a great idea. I wouldn't be concerned at all about putting my baby in this. You may need to readjust the fabric a few times to ensure that the edges are aligned. Welcome to Sewbliss! Who cares about warranties and insurance. If something were to happen, and the car seat fails - if the company can prove that something else was used with the car seat - it can claim that the this wasn't part of the safety testing and the seat is still safe the addition was the issue. By using our site, you agree to our. The seat straps will need to be adjusted at some point so be sure the holes are large enough for this or cut multiple holes. The idea is great, maybe you could recreate the cozy cover that goes on top of the car seat, with an opening for the babies head. In our nursery, we teach that anything that doesn't come with the car seat voids the safety rating on it. :), Oh my goodness those little kiddos are so cute...and they look warm AND safe :). Make sure you always put your baby into their car seat from the pavement side of the car. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 33,396 times. My baby will thank you later :), Thanks, Kelly!Last night I made a car seat blankie for my grandbaby. Thanks so much for the time you took to make the tutorial!! Now I know what to do with the baby flannel from the rag quilt that I never made. Using a baby or child car seat. There are 19 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Those things have not been crash tested with the seat and your car seat COULD FAIL in the event of an accident. Oh and may I add to 'anonymous's' statement above.. the straps aren't going through anything. Wow what a great idea! This is to protect the company. My daughter is going to love this and you were right it could be done in one sleep time.Thanks again:). I won't forget on my next one! I am NOT a seamstress, but just tried out this pattern and it was super easy! This blanket looks pretty safe from that because the baby could kick out of it if she got too hot. I agree with the above poster. For that reason, I will totally be making this version of the car seat swaddler! 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