A couple weeks ago I shared my new addiction to Pinterest. The days have gone on and I continue to find amazing outfits that I wish were in my closet, great ideas for future birthday parties and inspiration for my dream home.  These social media and sharing sites are really incredible – you just never know what you are going to find! Being the self-proclaimed car seat nerd I decided I would search on Pinterest for car seats.  Little did I know, although I shouldn’t have been surprised, there is a whole DIY world out there for amazingly handy and talented ladies (I’m assuming) recovering their children’s car seats. Search on “car seats” and you’ll see what I mean… This immediately reminded me of a car seat check I was at a few years ago when I was checking the seat for recalls and labels and realized that the car seat pattern was unfamiliar (I tend to have the car seat designs somewhat memorized). I commented to the mother about the new pattern and she said, “Oh – I made that!”

And after a little closer look I realized that she had – she created a pattern with the original car seat cover and then recreated it. Unfortunately I had to tell her the same thing I want to tell Pinterest world – the craftswomanship is incredible but you’re messing with the integrity of the seat. Most (if not all) car seat manufacturers will agree unregulated or after market products should not be used with their seats – and this would include homemade covers.I mean really – some of those patterns aren’t too cute. Car seat manufacturers have to adhere to certain regulations not only on the types of fabric that they use but also labeling – and many of those labels come on the seat cushions themselves.  What if you accidentally cover up something that tells you at what weight your child should move into the next seat? My hat goes off to the DIYers – I envy you!  But this is one area where I would use caution.  Visit Dayton Children’s on Pinterest How a children’s hospital is using Pinterest to reach moms

Published: 17 June 2015 Cool Carats has saved our bacon! Well, it's at least saved our burning backsides. Cool Carats is an innovative, totable icepack for your kids' car seats. It folds up flat, is stored in the freezer, opens up to fit a car seat, and then is cold for hours for you to use during those hot days running errands, playing at the park, or visiting friends.Cheap Overhead Bedroom Furniture Ironically, once we received Cool Carats to test out, we had an unusual cold snap so we didn't get much of an opportunity to use them at first. Satin Mermaid Wedding Dresses PinterestBut once the California days went back to their heat and misery, these were a lifesaver! Little Black Dress NeedlepointBefore we had Cool Carats, getting the kids into the car was always a difficult dance of avoiding hot metal and hearing them cry out that the seat was hot.

Now they enjoy sliding into the car seat and even cuddling against it because Cool Carats transforms the seat into a cool surface despite the warmth of the car. Cool Carats should be stored in the freezer. Simply remove them from the freezer and take them along on your errands; if left in the car while folded up, these will still be cold after 8 hours! When unfolded on the car seat, we found the car seat itself was still cold after 6 hours! The only two downsides to these amazing coolers. First, Mommy needs to remember to grab them out of the freezer before leaving! It can be difficult to remember to collect one more thing, but it's worth it when the heat of summer starts. Second, Cool Carats don't come in a size for adult seats. It's hard to not be jealous when the 3-year-old in the backseat is talking about how their seat is cold and the driver is sweltering in the heat of their seat up front. The positives of Cool Carats car seat coolers greatly outweigh the downsides;

having cold car seats in the middle of summer when the car is hot and the A/C is taking forever to cool down is priceless peace of mind for the sweating parent. They also make a great ice pack in a pinch after bumps and bruises at the park! Cool Carats was created by a mom who was problem solving for a cooling solution in the car for her own daughter. Cool Carats come in 3 patterns; Penguin Blue, Penti Blue and Chevron Blue. They are sold in a few select stores in Arizona, and can be ordered online. Are you ready for cool and refreshing travel? Check out Cool Carats and never worry about your child getting burned on a hot car seat again! Cool Carats was a Mommy Scene Spring #BabyShowerFave! All our opinions are exclusive to Green Scene Mom & Mommy Scene. Sweet Summer FeaturesFrozen Berry Yogurt Sticks Yummy Kids'...First Day of School Fashion ShowBaby Girl Nursery Tour + $150 Minted...It's A Fab Mommy Life Even With...Healthy Snacks For Kids + Groovy Giveaway...Fizzy Fruit & Gummy Ice Popsicles

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Remove the seat cover and padding to get to the frame as needed, and replace the worn parts, replacing the padding and seat cover using adhesive if necessary. If a manual seat is stuck, the problem is likely to be a foreign object that has fallen into the runners that move the seat forward and backward. Often, once the seat is removed from the vehicle, this problem can be solved with a flat head screwdriver and lubricating oil. It an electronic seat is stuck, replace one of the motors bolted to the seat bottom. Refer to your vehicle's owner manual to determine which motor corresponds to the seat's movement problem, and oil the runners and seat-back swivel on an electric seat to prolong the life of the seat's motors. Learn more about Car Parts & Maintenance What are some good patterns for car seat covers for boys? Good patterns for vehicle seat covers for a boy include a striped pattern with masculine colors such as red and grey or a camouflage pattern that is offset...