OMG. Why are the SO many repeats of the same damn question?

BrittanyDoesDerby

JenniatONU

Sprite2012:

JenniatONU:

Oh, so where your manual says aftermarket products will void your warranty has nothing to do with this? Ok then....... Nothing we say will change your mind. Oh well. You were always going to do what you wanted. I do hope the safety of the product is never tested in your case, and it is a moot point to begin with. Just stop trying to convince us it is safe. We have decided to not test it or worry about the chances. Its safety is not tested in car seat crashes, so no, I will not use it. I will warn others about it. It is their decision to do what they wish with the knowledge. Facts are facts. Material compresses. Never tested in car seat crashes. And voids car seat warranties. That's enough proof for me. Oh, and my name is Jenni. NOT Jennie. Thanks.

Is this your sorry attempt at flaming?  Eeek.  Don't quit your day job.

Thanks for correcting me with your name.  That is oh-so-important, as you tried to declare yourself the board safety patrol.

Anyway, there is a great new feature on TB called "quote".  If you click it, then start ranting like a lunatic, everyone will know who you're aiming your snap caps at. 

 

Oh, except that on the mobile version of the site you can't.

 

But thanks again, for trying to tell me about how the bump works. I'm so glad I have you to tell me things I don't obviously know!!!!!!!!!!  Besties for LYFE!

WaitingOnTwoPinkLines

Sprite2012:

RissKay:

. It's not safe, usually will void your car seat warranty, and can cause harm to the baby should you be in an accident. 

Just FYI....I looked and looked for proof of this statement.  I called my pediatrician.  I called the fire department.  I called the police department.  I called Graco.  I looked for a published study proving that a Bundle Me or baby winter wear is unsafe, dangerous in car accidents, or that a warranty would be somehow voided.  No such thing.  I'm not sure where this (what appears to be a) rumor started or if there is any truth to it, because I sure couldn't find proof.

All car seats have a disclaimer that states that if you use an unapproved aftermarket product (such as a BundleMe), you void the warranty. Example: https://www.britaxusa.com/support/warranty-return-policy

Any bulky winter wear is dangerous when combined with a car seat. It prevents adequate tightening of the straps, & in an accident, can compress allowing the baby to move more than is safe, or even slide out from under the straps. This blog has some really good pictures: https://carseatsmadeeasy.blogspot.com/2010/12/keeping-warm-and-safe-in-winter.html

This isn't rocket science, really. 

ETA: Since you mentioned Graco, from their infant seat user's manual:

DO NOT MODIFY YOUR INFANT RESTRAINT OR BASE or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers.