How to make a car seat tent

Car seat tent is an important infant gear. It protects the baby from over exposure to sunlight and cold. It is very simple to make these covers or tents. So, you don't need to buy it from market but can design one at home.

Complexity level

Moderate

Materials required

1. Two pieces of fabric. You can have same fabric or two different ones, flannel and cotton for cold places are ideal.

2. Cut them into thirty six by thirty and a half inch pieces.

3. Cut out four strips of two by eight inches for the straps.

4. Two pieces of Velcro about two inches.

5. Thread

6. Marker

Instructions

1. Put the right sides of your fabric together leaving a gap of about seven inches. Flatten the seams and press the pieces together with a pin.

2. Sew the fabrics together.

3. Cut the corners of the cloth and turn the cover inside out.

4. Now sew the openings closed. To do this pin the edges down and close the opening.

5. Now for straps; sew the two strips right side together. Leave one end open for turning. Do the same with the other. Clip the corners and sew all along the outside of your strap.

6. Now sew Velcro on each strap about half inch from the ends. Remember to sew both the corresponding pieces of Velcro on opposite side of the straps.

7. To place the straps it is best to measure it from your cars seat as all car seats are different.

8. Mark where you will be sewing then pin and sew.

9. Put your tent over the car seat and make sure that the straps run over the handle of the seat.

10. Your car seat tent is ready.

Frequently asked questions

1. Are they safe?

Yes they are. But never leave the child unattended specially when your child is covered as it may get to warm inside.

2. What purpose do they serve?

These tents are useful as they do not let the car seat get dirty, protect your child from harsh sunlight and also from peering eyes of strangers who sometimes like to get too close to them.

Things to watch out for

There are other hazards that can affect children involving these safety seats. Well the child should never be left unattended especially when he is covered with the tent. The child may be napping which may lead to positional asphyxiation. This means that the child was in a position that could cause him to slowly lose oxygen supply. It is recommended that the parents should make stops and check if the baby is sleeping in the right position and that his head is not slumped forward. This is just an example of the many things that could possibly go wrong. Hence, parents should be extra careful.