Could you use buggy footmuff on car seat?

[Cherry85]

Hi, we have a terror of a 10 month old who kicks off every blanket then crys cos its cold in the car.

We do a lot of short journeys so the car doesn't always heat fully before we arrive at our destination.

Has anyone ever used a buggy footmuff in the car seat? We had an actual car seat muff when he was a new born and it just looks like a smaller version? We have a spare thin buggy muff that fits a five point harness.... do you think this would be ok to use?

It is the same thickness as the baby one we had in maxi cosy pebble so I can't see any reason it would be less safe in our next stage car seat but just wanted to put it out there incase I had missed something.

TIA!

At 10 months old, with a warm jumper over layers and thick winter socks on, I think you can get away with not using a blanket in the car. I would actually be more concerned about overheating at that stage as they can get quite sweaty in a car seat. A footmuff would be fine, but it won't really attach, so I think you'll find the issue is the same as with the blanket and it gets kicked off.

I had the same as you and did this. Worked great! As it doesn’t go under the buckle (like a snowsuit would) it’s not a concern. You can easily unzip it open when the car has warmed up to avoid overheating, and if you’re nipping around and can use the car seat on top of pram wheels it’s a wonder worker! Only discovered this trick with my third but loved it!

It wouldn't be recommended by most car seat manufacturers because it adds extra bulk between the child and the straps, which could compress in an accident and make the straps too loose. It doesn't matter whether it's at the front of the child or underneath them.

Although it might be the same thickness as the one designed for the car seat, only the Maxi Cosi one will have been crash tested. If you're happy with the thickness and it's not a material that would compress it may be OK - several manufacturers claim their product is fine for this.