Car seat poosplsions

momo214 · September 2014

So LO had her first car seat blowout and I'm not sure the best method for cleaning the straps and seat. I've wiped it all down with soapy water but the straps are still stained and it's a bit smelly. What have you all used? I have a Chicco KeyFit 30. Thanks!

momo214 · September 2014

And yes I took a picture of the mess... I needed to make sure DH knew what I was dealing with

gutsysneakers · September 2014

This pic is pure gold. Oh my goodness.

momo214 · September 2014

Gold poop. It doesn't even document what was behind her back.

gutsysneakers · September 2014

You need to lord this over when she starts back talking you.

No advice on the poop clean up.

mrsbtobe20122 · September 2014

YouTube is always my first go to

Krisd6 · September 2014

We experienced that joy an took apart the whole seat! My husband hosed it in our driveway! I then soaked an washed parts wth oxiclean. It worked great.

Junebug060609 · September 2014

Look at your manufacturers recs.

Personally I'd do the water option first. If that didn't work, remove the fabric and hand wash it in mild soap (machine if manufacturers say it's ok). Air dry. The straps can ONLY get water and possibly mild soap used on them. They CANNOT be immersed. Using stronger cleaners or immersing can comprise the safety of the seat. If the smell persists, you can set them in the sun (Sun will also help with the stain).

pistolpackinmomma · September 2014

Krisd6 said:
We experienced that joy an took apart the whole seat! My husband hosed it in our driveway! I then soaked an washed parts wth oxiclean. It worked great.

Not this. Please don't do this. Read your manual. They will say what is ok and what isn't. Straps can never be submerged (changes the integrity of the straps) and manufacturers differ on if you can machine wash or not.

ns1 · September 2014

We haven't had a poopsplosion yet, but we have had several incidents of pee and puke with our older DD. Read the directions like PPs said. For our carseat we've handwashed and dried the carseat cover (handwash in all free and clear and warmish water in the sink, rinsing, and drying). For the straps I used a toothbrush and all free and clear and scrubbed them. For the seat itself I used a combination of the toothbrush and mild soap and q-tips to get in the tiny areas. No fun at all! There are piddle pads for seats to help a little, but since we've gotten one for DD she's managed to either soak through it or have some eruption from another end that it didn't help with.

frugalwife · September 2014

Please, please don't do these things to the straps of your carseats. No cleansers, no water, no toothbrushes. Wipe them with a baby wipe and set out in the sun. If you've done these things to your straps, then your seat is compromised and potentially unsafe. I would recommend calling the manufacturer to order new straps!

springbeduk2 · September 2014

frugalwife said:
Please, please don't do these things to the straps of your carseats. No cleansers, no water, no toothbrushes. Wipe them with a baby wipe and set out in the sun. If you've done these things to your straps, then your seat is compromised and potentially unsafe. I would recommend calling the manufacturer to order new straps!

Wait .... if water is so bad ... my DD is a total drool fountain and has soaked through straps with her drool multiple times. But manual doesn't say replace if drenched in drool. And isn't nylon fairly vulnerable to UV degradation (thinking about various kinds of rope)? So is sun really OK?

Not trying to argue. Those are real questions as I'm confused now. Good luck toyou, OP. And love the pic! Such a sweet little pink princess to make such a mess!

frugalwife · September 2014

Drool is fine. Some people take the straps off the seat and completely submerge and soak them. The sun is fine. It works wonders to remove stains and puke stink. I really encourage everyone to join the Facebook group "Cars Seats for the Littles." There is so much about car seat safety that people don't realize and this is a great resource.

springbeduk2 said:

Please, please don't do these things to the straps of your carseats. No cleansers, no water, no toothbrushes. Wipe them with a baby wipe and set out in the sun. If you've done these things to your straps, then your seat is compromised and potentially unsafe. I would recommend calling the manufacturer to order new straps!
Wait .... if water is so bad ... my DD is a total drool fountain and has soaked through straps with her drool multiple times. But manual doesn't say replace if drenched in drool. And isn't nylon fairly vulnerable to UV degradation (thinking about various kinds of rope)? So is sun really OK? Not trying to argue. Those are real questions as I'm confused now. Good luck toyou, OP. And love the pic! Such a sweet little pink princess to make such a mess!

momo214 · September 2014

Thanks all! I had read the manual and knew not to submerge the straps but wasn't sure exactly what type if cleaning agents were best. Vinegar, baking soda, dish soap, free & clear, oxi... Seems like several have been used by y'all with success. I'll throw the pad in the sun as well. Hoping for sun tomorrow!

yogasailmomma · September 2014

We had the same thing happen today! Used baby wipes and sunshine and it's all good now. I heard it happen as I was unpacking groceries and she was strapped in on the kitchen floor! Crazy babies!

bazingaa · September 2014

Wait, I'm confused. It's gold poop. I don't understand. :-??

As for the washing, PPs have given some good advice.

danabsd · September 2014

Take the cover off and put it in the washing machine. You cannot wash the straps. You should contact chicco for new ones.

danabsd · September 2014

springbeduk2 said:
Wait .... if water is so bad ... my DD is a total drool fountain and has soaked through straps with her drool multiple times. But manual doesn't say replace if drenched in drool.

8-|

springbeduk2 said:
And isn't nylon fairly vulnerable to UV degradation (thinking about various kinds of rope)? So is sun really OK? Not trying to argue. Those are real questions as I'm confused now. Good luck toyou, OP. And love the pic! Such a sweet little pink princess to make such a mess!

This is why car seats expire.

ns1 · September 2014

Aw crap... thanks @frugalwife‌

HAndrews25 · September 2014

I am just glad someone else uses the term "poosplsions" too.

Katzalia · September 2014

How about "poonado"?

momo214 · September 2014

HAndrews25 said:
I am just glad someone else uses the term "poosplsions" too.

We also have poopocalypse, poonami, and our nurse practitioner gave us code brown.

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