![]() I think it’s feasible to make a no sew car seat poncho if you leave off the hood. I have seen this question being asked a lot. From the corner of your fabric where all four corners are folded, measure out your 23″ (or whatever) and mark all along the curve.Ĭut along these markings (connect the dots) using scissors or this nifty rotary cutter (the pizza cutter thing). If it’s their knees, measure to that point. Measure your child from their neck down to the area you want your poncho to end. Start by folding your fleece fabric in half- twice. It will change how you sew your poncho slightly, but it won’t be a problem. If you’re in an area with warmer winters, you could probably do only one layer. Sewing a Car Seat Poncho with Hoodįor this tutorial, you need to use two layers of fleece. Make sure to check out our sewing app, Sew Organized,Īvailable FREE for the Android and Apple. Optional: Snaps and snap pliers for the neck.Car seat poncho pattern, free for subscribers (you’ll be directed to the pattern once you click ‘confirm’ for your subscription).Optional: Rotary cutter and cutting mat.Bias tape: Expect to use about 4-5 yards.The fabric I used for the Star Wars poncho can be found on. I could have used 1.5 yards easily for this, but I’d bought 2 yards to be safe. You’ll want an inner fabric and an exterior fabric (if you live in a warmer climate, you could probably use just one layer). Here’s a few products in my store that you might enjoy! Keep scrolling for the poncho tutorial! DIY Kids Carseat Poncho Supplies If you want your child to use this as a play coat too, you can add arm openings to the poncho. We always have a parka and snow bibs for snow play at home, but these ponchos are PERFECT for errands. measure to knee and use that number- if it’s 15″ then you cut to 15″ instead of 23″).īy 2 years old, it’s nice if it’s not too long for them to walk in. You just cut the circle to the length you want the poncho to fall to (ie. That said, you could make one every year or two that is the perfect length for your child. I liked the long length at that age because I could wrap him up warm when we went outside. It was pretty long on him at 1 years old, but we carried him everywhere so it wasn’t a problem. The 23″ length worked fairly well for my sons from age 1 through age 6. These ponchos are very easy to make and you can adjust the length for the height of your child. I prefer to use the car seat poncho once my child has more mobility. You just want to be cautious about baby overheating or suffocating. ![]() If you make one for a baby, just make sure to adjust the size down so the baby doesn’t end up with fabric over their face. I like those covers because they keep the fabric away from the baby’s face. Alternatively, you can just tuck a blanket around your baby. You could certainly adjust the length and size of the neckline, but I think a cover like this for a bucket seat makes a lot more sense. If your baby is still in an infant seat, then I would be hesitant to use a car seat poncho. It also means nothing is interfering with the function/strength of the car seat straps. This means they can take it on and off as needed. The car seat poncho goes over your child’s head, but they’re buckled in UNDER the poncho. Here’s a Facebook video of how they work… Your child can be strapped into their car seat underneath the poncho… which means they can easily get it on and off if they get hot (assuming they’re old enough and agile enough to do so). It keeps kids warm while running errands. The solution to this problem is to use a car seat coat. And as the car heats, your child is not able to remove the coat to get more comfortable. Winter coats are also difficult to buckle a 5 point harness over. Here’s some great information from Safe Ride 4 Kids about the safety issues with winter coats. ![]() In an accident, they can compress and the child can be ejected from the car seat. Winter parkas should NOT be used in car seats.
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