Diaper Swappers

hilaryisinked · 01-09-2013, 12:05 PM

Which do you prefer for protecting seats against rear facing feet? They will be used with Diono R100's if that matters.

monica-m · 01-09-2013, 12:21 PM

I would save a few bucks and use an old towel or a t-shirt but I'm cheap like that.

hilaryisinked · 01-09-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by monica-m

I would save a few bucks and use an old towel or a t-shirt but I'm cheap like that.

Ha this is what I will do in our Scion but I'm getting a new to me van and really want it to look spiffy

havingfun · 01-09-2013, 08:24 PM

I don't know what the cost is of the two you are looking at, but we have 3 Prince Lionheart protectors and we have been happy with them!

jaelynsmommy61607 · 01-09-2013, 08:36 PM

I just got the britax ones. I didn't even know diono had them.

monica-m · 01-09-2013, 08:51 PM

The under the car seat mats are not recommended. They can mask a bad install and leave your child at risk in an accident when the grippy material on the mat does not stand up to crash forces.

I would go with a mat that does not go under the seat like the Diono mat does. Between the two I would go with Britax but a quick search of Amazon shows the Brica branded ones in a 2 pack for $5 cheaper than the 2 pack of the Britax.

ETA: I realize that Diono says their mats are fine with their seats, etc, but in my experience as a CPST I always get a more secure installation without the mats. I hear many parents admitting to using the grippy material on the mat to get what they think is a tight installation when in reality, that grippy material is not going to hold the seat in place in an accident. There are things I don't do exactly by the books with my child like he has a DVD player attached to a headrest for him to watch, etc but I would not use an under the seat mat for my child.

luvsviola · 01-09-2013, 08:53 PM

We just take shoes off if they are wet or dirty. I don't use anything that didn't come in the box with my seat.

luvsviola · 01-09-2013, 09:11 PM

Diono also still makes several other after market products I'd never use. The Mighty Tite comes to mind.

jaelynsmommy61607 · 01-09-2013, 09:36 PM

Britax ones don't interfer with the seat at all. They just lay on the back seat.

hilaryisinked · 01-10-2013, 07:59 AM

Thanks I will get the britax ones.

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01-09-2013, 12:05 PM	#1
hilaryisinked Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 23,418 Ratings: 68 Feedback: 100%	Diono ultra mat vs. Britax kick mat Which do you prefer for protecting seats against rear facing feet? They will be used with Diono R100's if that matters. __________________ Hilary, head over heels wifey of a Coastie Mama of Aubrey [3.3.10] & Delaney [12.8.11] We are a Jesus following, homeschooling, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, extended rear facing, TV watching, Golden Retriever loving, happy little family.

01-09-2013, 12:21 PM	#2
monica-m Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 2,231 My Mood:	Re: Diono ultra mat vs. Britax kick mat I would save a few bucks and use an old towel or a t-shirt but I'm cheap like that. __________________ CPST-I and SAHM to DS

01-09-2013, 08:24 PM	#4
havingfun Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: near The Sweetest Place on Earth Posts: 1,038 Ratings: 203 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Diono ultra mat vs. Britax kick mat I don't know what the cost is of the two you are looking at, but we have 3 Prince Lionheart protectors and we have been happy with them! __________________ Alecia, devoted wife to Keith, mama to Kyle ('05), Morgan ('08), and Brenden ('10)! In desperate need of a new picture for my Avi !

01-09-2013, 08:36 PM	#5
jaelynsmommy61607 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everett,WA Posts: 7,317 Ratings: 105 Feedback: 100%	I just got the britax ones. I didn't even know diono had them. __________________ Jessica-Mommy Jaelyn(6-16-07) & Dominic (2-4-10) HBA2C Damian(6-19-12)

01-09-2013, 08:51 PM	#6
monica-m Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 2,231 My Mood:	Re: Diono ultra mat vs. Britax kick mat The under the car seat mats are not recommended. They can mask a bad install and leave your child at risk in an accident when the grippy material on the mat does not stand up to crash forces. I would go with a mat that does not go under the seat like the Diono mat does. Between the two I would go with Britax but a quick search of Amazon shows the Brica branded ones in a 2 pack for $5 cheaper than the 2 pack of the Britax. ETA: I realize that Diono says their mats are fine with their seats, etc, but in my experience as a CPST I always get a more secure installation without the mats. I hear many parents admitting to using the grippy material on the mat to get what they think is a tight installation when in reality, that grippy material is not going to hold the seat in place in an accident. There are things I don't do exactly by the books with my child like he has a DVD player attached to a headrest for him to watch, etc but I would not use an under the seat mat for my child. __________________ CPST-I and SAHM to DS Last edited by monica-m; 01-09-2013 at 08:54 PM.