Seat Back Kick Protectors?

**Angus** · 05-01-2017, 10:25 AM

Now that I`ve turned my son`s car seat around to front facing, I need to find a good seat back kick protector. So far I`ve been removing his shoes every time he gets in / slipping them back on when he gets out... but that`s getting old - does anyone have recommendations on a seat back kick protector? All the ones I`ve seen so far don`t appear to be up to Autopia standards.... TIA.

**atgonzales** · 05-01-2017, 10:33 AM

Angus

Best thing I used was a neoprene seat cover, Costco has them Coverking Custom Fit Seat Covers 3 Different Materials To Choose From

**JSFM35X** · 05-01-2017, 10:40 AM

How about looking at this outside the box. Make some Plush MF booties that slip over the boys shoes?

**Automoglow** · 05-01-2017, 11:16 AM

I yelled at mine enough and now knows to keep his feet off the seat lol

I`m teaching him how to clean the car so now he seems to understand

**Angus** · 05-01-2017, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by atgonzales

Angus

Best thing I used was a neoprene seat cover, Costco has them Coverking Custom Fit Seat Covers 3 Different Materials To Choose From

Thanks for the suggestion - neoprene covers did cross my mind. $99 might be a hard sell to the wifey... But you used and liked the coverking ones from Costco?

Originally Posted by JSFM35X

How about looking at this outside the box. Make some Plush MF booties that slip over the boys shoes?

Not a bad idea... thanks!

**Oneheadlite** · 05-01-2017, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by JSFM35X

How about looking at this outside the box. Make some Plush MF booties that slip over the boys shoes?

And you could set him up with a shallow pan of soapy water so he could dip and go speed skating in the kitchen to wash the floor for you!

I`ll be watching this thread as my daughter`s still rear facing, but seat covers for when she gets turned around are something I`ve been thinking about.

**Loser** · 05-01-2017, 12:36 PM

I`m using these and haven`t had an issue:
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Ki...dp/B01C5D4Z5A/

I like the elastic straps with the hooks for the bottom that allow me to adjust how tight it fits to the seat. They also provide a wrap around strap if you don`t want to use the hooks.

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**atgonzales** · 05-01-2017, 12:50 PM

Angus

I have had neoprene but not like the Costco brand, they work well, I used a Scotch guard for further protection

**Tc99m** · 05-01-2017, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Loser

I`m using these and haven`t had an issue:
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Ki...dp/B01C5D4Z5A/

I like the elastic straps with the hooks for the bottom that allow me to adjust how tight it fits to the seat. They also provide a wrap around strap if you don`t want to use the hooks.

Seat Back Kick Protectors?-img_4741.jpg

Ditto

These worked great for my family.

**Civicclutch** · 05-01-2017, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Loser

I`m using these and haven`t had an issue:
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Ki...dp/B01C5D4Z5A/

I like the elastic straps with the hooks for the bottom that allow me to adjust how tight it fits to the seat. They also provide a wrap around strap if you don`t want to use the hooks.

Seat Back Kick Protectors?-img_4741.jpg

Great idea ill be keeping this in mind as my sone is only 9 months

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**Angus** · 05-01-2017, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Loser

I`m using these and haven`t had an issue:
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Ki...dp/B01C5D4Z5A/

I like the elastic straps with the hooks for the bottom that allow me to adjust how tight it fits to the seat. They also provide a wrap around strap if you don`t want to use the hooks.

Nice! I like the sound of this one. Thank you!

Originally Posted by Loser

I have that exact same Britax Marathon car seat! Ha. Now in the Amazon photo it looks like the top 2 or 3" are resting on top of the seat, protecting that area in addition to the seat back:

But in your photo the kick mat looks flush with the seat back only. Is the Amazon photo not accurate? My son is tall for his age and has no trouble resting he feet pretty high up on the seat.

**Angus** · 05-01-2017, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by atgonzales

Angus

I have had neoprene but not like the Costco brand, they work well, I used a Scotch guard for further protection

Another good call - I`ve been planning on scotch guarding the seats for a while. Now I just need to remember to do the backs too

Thanks!

**Tc99m** · 05-01-2017, 02:07 PM

Mine overlapped the top. But my seats are thicker and the Headrest supports or more forward.

**Angus** · 05-01-2017, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Tc99m

Mine overlapped the top. But my seats are thicker and the Headrest supports or more forward.

Cool, thank you. I just ordered a set. I really like the ability to hook the protector to the seat base in order to keep the mat in place vs the elastic band around the front seat - that gets uncomfortable for the driver or passenger`s lower back and has the potential to damage the seat.