As a parent or parent to be, you know that every child needs to be in a car seat...for a VERY long time!

This is fine for newbies who buy a pink car seat for their little girl because it is pink and they like the pattern. But then along comes Johnny and he can't sit in a pink car seat. So, here you are left with an infant car seat carrier that was barely used, but cannot be used again. Now I must say that most parents or parents-to-be do not use much forethought when it comes to the initial products that they purchase for their little one. If a novice parent says you need it, you get it. No questions asked. But what we tend to forget is that baby products have a life value like a car. As soon as you buy it and drive out of the parking lot, it looses its value because another new and updated version will be on the shelf in five minutes. This holds true for car seats, both infant and toddler. Now, if you are a consumer this may not bother you too much because you do not mind spending the $150-$300 on a new and improved version. However, there is now a much easier, cuter and cheaper way to change the look of your car seat.

These cuter and easier ways are possible because of replacement car seat covers. These covers are always fashionable and hip for the trendy parent. Some covers are just that, fashionable and hip. Other covers while being trendy, also serve a purpose. The cover actually has a waterproof backing to it that stops any spills and messes from soaking through to the original manufacturers cover.

This waterproof replacement cover slips on over the manufacturers cover without having to remove the car seat from the car, which is a big factor in safety. As a new parent or even a not so new parent, it is always difficult to install the car seat properly. Some even take their cars to the fire station to make sure the car seat is installed properly. By using a waterproof cover you are preventing the need to uninstall the seat when there is a spill or accident. These covers DO NOT interfere with the safety mechanisms of the car seat working properly.