Bundle Me, car seat covers, head rests, etc

Which accessories are okay to use with the car seat? Just the car seat cover that goes around the outside, right? I had registered for a bundle me and bundle me lite, but I just realized that they go on the inside and can interfere with the straps. Looking at the JJ Cole website, the "car seat cover" is the one that's safe, right? What about the head supports (the upside down "u" shaped cushions)? Are those a no-no too? Thanks!

Re: Bundle Me, car seat covers, head rests, etc

I used the one that goes inside the seat all winter. Do whatever you are comfortable with. There is no data if they are safe because the car seat companies do not test other companies products

Re: Bundle Me, car seat covers, head rests, etc

The Car Seat Lady blogged about this just days ago:

http://thecarseatlady.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/aftermarket/

Here's the summary from the end of the article:


* Britax

o The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty.


* Chicco

o NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the harness. An unsecured child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash! To keep child warm, place a blanket over child and restraint AFTER you have properly secured child in harness.

o DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products supplied by other manufacturers with this Child Restraint. Items not tested with this restraint could injure your child.


* Dorel (Maxi Cosi, Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st):

o Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any child restraint accessories except those recommended by DJG.


* Evenflo

o In cold weather, DO NOT dress the child in bulky clothing like snowsuits if the child is riding in a child restraint. Bulky coats/ snowsuits make it difficult to properly tighten the harness to the child, which may allow the child to be ejected from the restraint during a crash.


* Graco

o DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.


* Orbit

o Do not modify your Infant Car Seat or Base. Only use products and accessories approved by Orbit Baby to ensure the safety of your child. This limited warranty does not apply to: defects resulting from use with covers, inserts, accessories, tightening devices, or other components not supplied by or expressly approved in writing by Orbit Baby.


* Peg Perego

o Use only approved parts. Use of unapproved parts can affect the safety of the car seat and cause serious injuries in an accident.


* Sunshine Kids

o Using any non-Sunshine Kids product with this restraint; or any product not specifically approved by Sunshine Kids for use with this restraint is not allowed. Use of such products voids manufacturer’s warranty and may seriously impact the products ability to perform properly in an accident.

Re: Bundle Me, car seat covers, head rests, etc