XP: Bundle Covers

Ms.Messmer · December 2010

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good car seat bundle cover? I'm in OH where it's been a pretty cold winter so I want to make sure the LO stays bundled and covered from the frigid wind & weather. We have the JJ Cold Bundle Me, I'm just wonder what your thoughts are on that version versus any others you may like. TIA!

honey740 · December 2010

get something like this : https://www.target.com/Babys-Cozy-World-Embroidered-Carrier/dp/B000VPPS9M/ref=sc_pd_gwvub_3_title

The bundle me interferes with the car seat and its safety

kcisthebombdotcom · December 2010

We have the bundle me and I love it.

Some people get overly paranoid about it because according to the internet, it messes with the straps (which IMO doesnt happen if you use it properly), so some people cut out the back piece of it. I always felt fine using it the way it was made, personally.

honey740 · December 2010

KC_13:
We have the bundle me and I love it.
Some people get overly paranoid about it because according to the internet, it messes with the straps (which IMO doesnt happen if you use it properly), so some people cut out the back piece of it. I always felt fine using it the way it was made, personally.

You automatically void the warranty if you use any after market part that attaches/interferes with parts/straps which the bundle me does, that's the main reason people don't use them.

freeatlast2014 · December 2010

This is a good question - I have the Bundle Me (still in package with gift receipt attached) and plan on returning it. I got my car seat inspected and he, too, said those are no good. I keep hearing how after market things like that just aren't good. I decided to pack on the blankets and the car seat comes with a little boot thing - it doesn't come quite as high as the link in PP but it's something. If I feel that's not enough, I will get something like that post.

RHitch · December 2010

I used a Bundle Me with DD and had no problem with it. I did cut off the back for safety reasons though. I live in OH as well and that shower cover thing is too light, IMO, and you will need something heavier to keep LO warm. If I am freezing in thermals, a thick coat, a sweater, thick pants, full boots, a hat and gloves, imagine how LO would feel in a fleece jacket and that shower cover. It sounds good, but I didn't feel comfortable with that.

kcisthebombdotcom · December 2010

honey740:
KC_13:

We have the bundle me and I love it.

Some people get overly paranoid about it because according to the internet, it messes with the straps (which IMO doesnt happen if you use it properly), so some people cut out the back piece of it. I always felt fine using it the way it was made, personally.

You automatically void the warranty if you use any after market part that attaches/interferes with parts/straps which the bundle me does, that's the main reason people don't use them.

I am aware. I think the probability that I'm going to get in an accident, the carseat will fail, and I'm going to have to go after Graco over the carseat failing is pretty nonexistant, so I'll take my chances.

mishu917 · December 2010

Our car seat comes with a footmuff that was crash tested and approved to be used with the car seat. We have the Orbit though and the footmuff is $140.

MrsTato · December 2010

Someone bought me "The Cute Cruiser" (link below) for a shower gift. It can be used on the carseat and Baby Bjorn. You can use it on a regular stroller, too, when your LO is no longer an infant. The design is totally different than the Bundle Me (it isn't shaped like a sack like the Bundle Me...just a thick blanket with straps...the outside is weather resistant).

https://www.etsy.com/shop/thecutecruiser

MaddysMama07 · December 2010

We have a shower cap style one that we will be using. We'll use blankets around the baby, too, if needed.

newsgal · December 2010

We had a January baby last time and honestly, we loved the Bundle Me. This knowing full well that our car seat inspector (who's also a friend) said they are a definite no-no b/c they attach under the baby. She said any cover that only goes over the top is fine (as is just putting a blanket over her. Of course, I'm also a bad mom who had a window shade and various other objects in her car that can become fatal projectiles if you are in a car crash. I did finally take down the shade and buy a plastic tub that we secured down for other items. That all being said, I still love the Bundle Me for winter babies and will prob use it again.

LittleApple · December 2010

KC_13:
We have the bundle me and I love it.
Some people get overly paranoid about it because according to the internet, it messes with the straps (which IMO doesnt happen if you use it properly), so some people cut out the back piece of it. I always felt fine using it the way it was made, personally.

According to the internet, it messes with the straps? NO! According to every single car seat technician. I feel like banging my head against the wall every time you bring in your ignorant opinion about car seat safety.

OP- JJ Cole does have a shower cap style one. They sell it at BRU for $30.

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4389487

tealio · December 2010

I have the Bundle Me, but I only plan on using it on the car seat when we go on walks in the stroller. For car rides, we're going with a tucked in blanket.

MsixelA · December 2010

tealio:
I have the Bundle Me, but I only plan on using it on the car seat when we go on walks in the stroller. For car rides, we're going with a tucked in blanket.

This. I live in NOLA so it doesn't get too too cold here, we'll just be using some heavy-ish blankets in the car.

Kristine11 · January 2011

LittleApple:
KC_13:
We have the bundle me and I love it.
Some people get overly paranoid about it because according to the internet, it messes with the straps (which IMO doesnt happen if you use it properly), so some people cut out the back piece of it. I always felt fine using it the way it was made, personally.
According to the internet, it messes with the straps? NO! According to every single car seat technician. I feel like banging my head against the wall every time you bring in your ignorant opinion about car seat safety.

OP- JJ Cole does have a shower cap style one. They sell it at BRU for $30.
https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4389487

ALL of this! I got the shower cap style, exact one shown on the link and it's 110% safer than the traditional bundle me and does the SAME thing without the danger!

kazpin · January 2011

I have a cozy cover

https://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/183-4269755-4009443?asin=B0011YUIKG&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=|B0011YUIKG&CPNG=&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B0011YUIKG&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

and we love it! It does not mess with the straps and also allows for a blanket underneath! We got it as a gift and it is great!

Ceefome · January 2011

KC_13:

I am aware. I think the probability that I'm going to get in an accident, the carseat will fail, and I'm going to have to go after Graco over the carseat failing is pretty nonexistant, so I'll take my chances.

Um, you're not the one in the carseat. You're willing to "take chances" with your kid's life? Nice.

I also have a cozy cover. We used the shower cap style with DD (also a Jan baby) and had no issues. The Bundle me is fine for strollers, etc, but I'm not going to take a risk with my kid's well-being when there is an acceptable and equally functional alternative.

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