Question about replacement car seat cover

[vegas]

My car seat cover is in bad shape from my son but the car seat itself is only 2 years old and in great shape. I'd hate to pay to replace the entire thing just for a new cover. I checked Graco's website and it doesn't look like they sell replacement covers. I found these on ebay, but I think I remember reading somewhere that you should only use replacement parts from the manufacturer directly.

www.ebay.com/itm/ZEBRA-AND-PINK-BABY-INFANT-CAR-SEAT-COVER-GRACO-/270714922417?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f07dde5b1

I'd rather use the old, ugly, worn out cover than jeopardize the safety of the baby and/or the effectiveness of the carseat. Anyone know anything about this?

[thatgirl2478]

I don't think that the cover would interfere with the safety. None of the straps attach to it in anyway. I think you'd be fine getting a non Gracco cover.

[vegas]

OK, I feel like I read on this board that changes to the car seat (using non approved/manufacturer produced parts/accessories) could (1) void the warranty, and (2) be cause for safety concerns. I'm just trying to recall what the issue was and whether I'm remembering it correctly or not. I feel like the straps would be looser because of the added material, but it would still hug her body and would be tight enough to protect her.