Bundle Me

unaveragejane · November 2012

I bought a JJ Cole BundleMe for DS's carseat, but it seems like he is too long for it as it constricts him from stretching his legs all the way out. Has anyone else had this issue? Could it be I have installed it wrong? (I followed the online instructions as best I could.)

jess9802 · November 2012

Does this product come between your son's back and the car seat? If so, it is not safe to use in the car seat unless you modify it by cutting off the back.

acbfreire · November 2012

jess9802:
Does this product come between your son's back and the car seat? If so, it is not safe to use in the car seat unless you modify it by cutting off the back.

this. Google car seat lady and she has a video on how to do it.

juliane2004 · November 2012

acbfreire:
jess9802:
Does this product come between your son's back and the car seat? If so, it is not safe to use in the car seat unless you modify it by cutting off the back.
this. Google car seat lady and she has a video on how to do it.

This. Get the "shower cap" kind, like this:

AliciaS1411 · November 2012

Those things are not safe with carseats! It's fine for the stroller but nix it with the carseat. [same with thick or puffy winter jackets!] just find a good blanket, strap LO in. Then tuck the blanket in to keep warm. :]

singingirl96 · November 2012

nonsense! I have one in DS's carseat and it is very safe. There is no gap at all between his back and the car seat. The bundle me is not super fluffy so it is not at all unsafe. The straps are still tight. I asked the pediatrician once I saw all of these concerns on here and he says the same thing I did. As long as the straps are snug and there is no gap between his back and the seat, it is perfectly safe.

As far as the question posed here. I don't have that problem since my LO is only 4 months old and his legs aren't long enough for it to be constrictive. Do you have the strap holes lined up with the strap holes in the car seat? Is the seat seam lined up with the car seats seat seam? If so, you installed it right, and your baby might just be too tall for it.

LittleApple · November 2012

singingirl96:
nonsense! I have one in DS's carseat and it is very safe. There is no gap at all between his back and the car seat. The bundle me is not super fluffy so it is not at all unsafe. The straps are still tight. I asked the pediatrician once I saw all of these concerns on here and he says the same thing I did. As long as the straps are snug and there is no gap between his back and the seat, it is perfectly safe.
As far as the question posed here. I don't have that problem since my LO is only 4 months old and his legs aren't long enough for it to be constrictive. Do you have the strap holes lined up with the strap holes in the car seat? Is the seat seam lined up with the car seats seat seam? If so, you installed it right, and your baby might just be too tall for it.

It is NOT SAFE to use this product in your car seat. Please read the instruction manual that came with your car seat. It should and will clearly state that NO aftermarket products should be used. In an accident, the car seat will not perform properly and could cause injury. See, in an accident, everything compresses, including the BundleMe making a gap between the baby and the straps.

unaveragejane · November 2012

The Bundle Me isn't fluffy -- just two layers of thin fabric. If anything could compress, it would be the pillow back and head-rest thing that came with the car seat. And really, what is more likely to happen...being involved in a high speed car wreck or DS getting sick from being exposed to the cold winter wind? That said, I don't want to increase the risk of any kind of accident, nor do I like how this thing fits my car seat, so I will be looking for something different.

mben1119 · November 2012

LittleApple:
singingirl96:

nonsense! I have one in DS's carseat and it is very safe. There is no gap at all between his back and the car seat. The bundle me is not super fluffy so it is not at all unsafe. The straps are still tight. I asked the pediatrician once I saw all of these concerns on here and he says the same thing I did. As long as the straps are snug and there is no gap between his back and the seat, it is perfectly safe.

As far as the question posed here. I don't have that problem since my LO is only 4 months old and his legs aren't long enough for it to be constrictive. Do you have the strap holes lined up with the strap holes in the car seat? Is the seat seam lined up with the car seats seat seam? If so, you installed it right, and your baby might just be too tall for it.

It is NOT SAFE to use this product in your car seat. Please read the instruction manual that came with your car seat. It should and will clearly state that NO aftermarket products should be used. In an accident, the car seat will not perform properly and could cause injury. See, in an accident, everything compresses, including the BundleMe making a gap between the baby and the straps.

This. Please don't use a BundleMe.

AliciaS1411 · November 2012

unaveragejane:
The Bundle Me isn't fluffy -- just two layers of thin fabric. If anything could compress, it would be the pillow back and head-rest thing that came with the car seat. And really, what is more likely to happen...being involved in a high speed car wreck or DS getting sick from being exposed to the cold winter wind? That said, I don't want to increase the risk of any kind of accident, nor do I like how this thing fits my car seat, so I will be looking for something different.

The difference is that something that CAME WITH your carseat has been crash tested with your carseat! Aftermarket products haven't been crash tested.

It doesn't come down to which is more likely to happen. It comes down to how much you care about the possible safety of your child. Sorry to be blunt or snarky but its true. Why would you even chance that? Cover him with a blanket when he's in the seat and he's going to be just as warm as with the bundle me.

ETA- I'm glad you're looking for something different.

AliciaS1411 · November 2012

singingirl96:
nonsense! I have one in DS's carseat and it is very safe. There is no gap at all between his back and the car seat. The bundle me is not super fluffy so it is not at all unsafe. The straps are still tight. I asked the pediatrician once I saw all of these concerns on here and he says the same thing I did. As long as the straps are snug and there is no gap between his back and the seat, it is perfectly safe.
As far as the question posed here. I don't have that problem since my LO is only 4 months old and his legs aren't long enough for it to be constrictive. Do you have the strap holes lined up with the strap holes in the car seat? Is the seat seam lined up with the car seats seat seam? If so, you installed it right, and your baby might just be too tall for it.

*sigh* Your pediatrician is a moron. So is anyone else that thinks this product is safe.

jess9802 · November 2012

Your child won't get sick from the cold winter wind - he will get sick from exposure to people who are sick.

I understand the frustration in how to keep a child warm in a car seat. We never bought an infant seat and went straight to the convertible. I have become really adept at getting DS in an out of his seat quickly, and having blanket ready to wrap him up when he's out; I tuck it around him when he's in. With a hat and a lightweight fleece jacket (that is, one that doesn't alter the tightness of the harness straps), he would stay comfortable.

acbfreire · November 2012

I got the showercap style cover. After market products are not safe!

meganandchase · November 2012

My daughter is 24" long and fits fine. How tall is your son?

I do not agree that it's not safe. The bundle me is thin in the back, and even if it completely compressed, since the thickness is less than 1/4" to begin with, your kid can only move an additional 1/4". The force generated by such a small amount isn't going to injure him or her any more. Furthermore, using the bundle me allows me to strap her in tighter than I would if she were wearing a jacket, because she doesn't need a jacket in the bundle me.

LittleApple · November 2012

meganandchase:
My daughter is 24" long and fits fine. How tall is your son?
I do not agree that it's not safe. The bundle me is thin in the back, and even if it completely compressed, since the thickness is less than 1/4" to begin with, your kid can only move an additional 1/4". The force generated by such a small amount isn't going to injure him or her any more. Furthermore, using the bundle me allows me to strap her in tighter than I would if she were wearing a jacket, because she doesn't need a jacket in the bundle me.

The ignorance astounds me. Go back to my reply and READ everything.

::headdesk::

AliciaS1411 · November 2012

LittleApple:
meganandchase:
My daughter is 24" long and fits fine. How tall is your son?
I do not agree that it's not safe. The bundle me is thin in the back, and even if it completely compressed, since the thickness is less than 1/4" to begin with, your kid can only move an additional 1/4". The force generated by such a small amount isn't going to injure him or her any more. Furthermore, using the bundle me allows me to strap her in tighter than I would if she were wearing a jacket, because she doesn't need a jacket in the bundle me.
The ignorance astounds me. Go back to my reply and READ everything.
::headdesk::

Its not even ignorance at this point. its pure stupidity LA.

KarmB · November 2012

regaurdless if its fluffy or no (putting aside obvious safty issue)t, it voids your carseats warrenty. no second party things go in your carseat. if youre in a fender bender, even a minor one, no warrenty will not help you.

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