Seat protectors for under car seats?

[noodle]

I'm working on our registry, and still so confused about what I really need. 

Is it a good idea to have a seat protector that goes between the carseat and the actual seat of the car?

How about a "piddle pad" to protect the seat of the carseat?

Thanks!

[blondieindc]

We've been happy with the prince lionheart ones. I'm not a big believer in the piddle pads unless you have some reason to be driving for a LOOOOOONG time without changing diapers.

[Susie]

I vote no on both counts.

[tcu2003]

I'd skip both (unless the seat protector is the same brand as your car seat). Off brands haven't been tested by the manufacturers and could compromise the carseat's performance in a crash.

[spa]

My sister and her fiance got piddle pads, which they thought was important since they have a lake house that is around 2 hours away. Both of their boys have had blow outs in the car and I almost vomited but that was a bad day all around.

ETA their kids are 4 and 6 so... might make a difference 

[frozentoes]

I also vote no for both. I feel like you'd still need to wash the carseat cover in the case of an accident... even if you have a piddle pad? It shouldn't be a big deal to take the cover off and wash it. My manual was fine with that as long as I air dry it.

[cabbagecabbage]

Seat protectors are not recommended by car seat techs and most warn against them. I never used one, even with leather in my old car. I don't mess around with safety stuff.

[mandapanda18]

Don't do it, not crash tested!

[macmars45]

I had no idea seat protectors were a no no.  I'll have H take it out of the car today.

The things you learn. In our L&D classes we learned that baby powder is a no no. Who knew?