Comments on: Do You Need an Organic Car Seat Cover? http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/01/28/do-you-need-an-organic-car-seat-cover/ Earth Friendly, Budget Friendly Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:24:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: KELLY http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/01/28/do-you-need-an-organic-car-seat-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-14418 KELLY Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:10:20 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=4283#comment-14418 What organic covers are available in Australia? The ones I found at Nollie Covers are created for US models only. I am super concerned about the toxic risk to my (currently unborn) baby, as I have just suffered a bad reaction to some cheap chinese clothing. I am a fully grown adult and reacted terribly to the chemicals in a skirt, I dont want this to happen to my baby! What organic covers are available in Australia? The ones I found at Nollie Covers are created for US models only. I am super concerned about the toxic risk to my (currently unborn) baby, as I have just suffered a bad reaction to some cheap chinese clothing. I am a fully grown adult and reacted terribly to the chemicals in a skirt, I dont want this to happen to my baby!

]]> By: Brit http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/01/28/do-you-need-an-organic-car-seat-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-14403 Brit Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:23:35 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=4283#comment-14403 The chicco keyfit 30 extreme has very low toxicity levels and is in the top 3 of the recent consumer report as the safest carseats. We love it and there was no odor when we opened the box. The chicco keyfit 30 extreme has very low toxicity levels and is in the top 3 of the recent consumer report as the safest carseats. We love it and there was no odor when we opened the box.

]]> By: Donna Westbrook http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/01/28/do-you-need-an-organic-car-seat-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-13972 Donna Westbrook Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:29:52 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=4283#comment-13972 Uh, I would love something non-toxic, low or no gas off as a cover for my infant car seat...but bamboo that has been processed to be soft enought to be fabric wouldnt even make my top ten... you might as well use rayon... bamboo fabric gasses off terribly. There is a company who makes organic covers that are actually better for you and baby, they aren't cheap. Bokoo, I found them on Amazon.com, think they are from like $69 to $80 per cover. Of course, if you are asthmatic, or have allergies, what is feeling good worth to you? And how much would you pay to help your child avoid developing asthma or allergies that you could possibly help them avoid? The first 18 months are crucial in a child's immune and lung development. Uh, I would love something non-toxic, low or no gas off as a cover for my infant car seat…but bamboo that has been processed to be soft enought to be fabric wouldnt even make my top ten… you might as well use rayon… bamboo fabric gasses off terribly. There is a company who makes organic covers that are actually better for you and baby, they aren’t cheap. Bokoo, I found them on Amazon.com, think they are from like $69 to $80 per cover. Of course, if you are asthmatic, or have allergies, what is feeling good worth to you? And how much would you pay to help your child avoid developing asthma or allergies that you could possibly help them avoid? The first 18 months are crucial in a child’s immune and lung development.

]]> By: Amy http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/01/28/do-you-need-an-organic-car-seat-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-7182 Amy Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:35:05 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=4283#comment-7182 Eileen, I think the idea is to reduce the amount of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that off-gas directly into the air your baby breathes. While covering the nasty, new plastic cover that comes with a seat with a blanket is better than nothing, it seems that removing and replacing the cover would be far more effective at reducing the off-gassing. The VOCs in vinyls and plastics have been linked to all sorts of diseases and disorders in children, including SIDS. Mari, your comment about the crash test safety of replacement covers is important. It probably depends on the design of the individual seat and cover, but I would hope that in most cases that a flat cover is not an important aspect of the seat's safety. However, if it has a more complicated design, especially for infants, it might be important to leave it be and try Eilieen's blanket idea, even if that doesn't cut back much on the VOCs. Eileen, I think the idea is to reduce the amount of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that off-gas directly into the air your baby breathes. While covering the nasty, new plastic cover that comes with a seat with a blanket is better than nothing, it seems that removing and replacing the cover would be far more effective at reducing the off-gassing. The VOCs in vinyls and plastics have been linked to all sorts of diseases and disorders in children, including SIDS.

Mari, your comment about the crash test safety of replacement covers is important. It probably depends on the design of the individual seat and cover, but I would hope that in most cases that a flat cover is not an important aspect of the seat’s safety. However, if it has a more complicated design, especially for infants, it might be important to leave it be and try Eilieen’s blanket idea, even if that doesn’t cut back much on the VOCs.

]]> By: Eileen http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/01/28/do-you-need-an-organic-car-seat-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-4255 Eileen Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:13:45 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=4283#comment-4255 what's wrong with a thin blanket draped across the seat? You can even cut slits for the straps. what’s wrong with a thin blanket draped across the seat? You can even cut slits for the straps.

]]> By: Mari http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/01/28/do-you-need-an-organic-car-seat-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-4189 Mari Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:36:30 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=4283#comment-4189 While those covers do seem nice, people should remember that after-market car seat accessories have not been crash tested by the manufacturer of your car seat and can even pose a potential risk in an accident. They can also void your warranty. While those covers do seem nice, people should remember that after-market car seat accessories have not been crash tested by the manufacturer of your car seat and can even pose a potential risk in an accident. They can also void your warranty.

]]> By: Jen http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/01/28/do-you-need-an-organic-car-seat-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-4185 Jen Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:54:11 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=4283#comment-4185 Rebecca, Thanks so much for your great scouting! We too love our bamboo velour car seat liner and it's on sale for $30 at www.satsumadesigns.com. We've had a great response to the cozy, full coverage liner that makes riding in style easy and green. Enjoy! Jen from Satsuma Designs Rebecca,

Thanks so much for your great scouting! We too love our bamboo velour car seat liner and it’s on sale for $30 at http://www.satsumadesigns.com. We’ve had a great response to the cozy, full coverage liner that makes riding in style easy and green.

Enjoy!
Jen from Satsuma Designs

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