Baby and Kid Gear Must Haves

Hi Amanda,

That’s a great question! Nothing should go down inside a car seat, including any bunting or even puffy coats while it's being used in a car. The reason for this is that anything additional within a car seat can interfere with it's functionality and safety. Not only are car seats not crash tested with bunting, they are not approved by manufactures to be used while driving in a car. This is because any additional materials within the car seat will compress during a crash, making the straps too loose.

That being said, if you are not in the car, it is ok to use a BundleMe or coat on your child. For car rides, here are some alternative products that are safe to use.

Infant Car Seat Covers (only go around the car seat, not inside):

Skip Hop

https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/skip-hop-reg-stroll-go-car-seat-cover-in-heather-grey/1060044150?Keyword=skip%20hop%20car%20seat%20cover


JJ Cole

https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/jj-cole-reg-car-seat-cover-in-grey-herringbone/1062103572?Keyword=jj%20cole%20car%20seat%20cover


7am Enfant

https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/7-a-m-reg-enfant-car-seat-in-metallic-lilac/3262488?opbthead=true&ta=typeahead&Keyword=7am-enfant

https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/7-a-m-reg-enfant-quilted-nido/3308108?opbthead=true&ta=typeahead&Keyword=7-am-enfant-212


For Convertible Car Seats:

A fleece jacket is safer than a puffy coat or a One Kid Coat:

https://onekid.com/?ref=StoreYa&utm_source=stry&utm_medium=trafb&utm_campaign=storeya2

7 am Enfant Easy Cover

https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/7-a-m-reg-enfant-quilted-easy-cover/3316393?Keyword=7am%20easy%20cover


Please visit this website with more information and tips!

http://thecarseatlady.com/warmandsafe/

Cosco makes the cheapest stroller on the market. It costs $20, only weighs 8 lbs and will certainly get the job done for using around the airport!

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/cosco-reg-juvenile-umbrella-stroller-in-sleep-monsters/1041282908?skuId=41282908&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_baby_online&product_id=41282908&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&adpos=1o4&creative=224304488376&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&mrkgadid=558398630&mrkgcl=609&rkg_id=h-a588685f38c8655289fa71504d08f279_t-1516845195&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjKqVnpXx2AIVmYnICh2w5ARcEAQYBCABEgJXDvD_BwE

Hi Noelle,

A great car seat option that is safe and will last you for many years to come is the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat.

Graco is a very trusted brand and this car seat will last you a long time while it’s also budget friendly.

It can be used up to 65 lbs and has a 10-postion head rest to accommodate a growing child. It also has an easy installation which would come in handy during your visits.

https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Extend2Fit-Convertible-Seat-Gotham/dp/B019EGMGR0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1517249780&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=graco+convertible+car+seat&psc=1

Another even more budget-friendly option is the Safety 1st Guide 65. This car seat is narrower so if you have more than one child in a car seat, it will likely fit more easily in the back seat. The Safety 1st also has an adjustable head rest and can be used forward facing up to 65 lbs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADHRZEY/ref=sspa_dk_detail_8?keywords=graco+convertible+car+seat&th=1