Brica Elite Seat Guardian

We have purchased five of these car seat protector over the years. First, my husband bought one for his car, as he has leather seats. It worked so well, that he bought another one for his car for our other child. Then, he eventually replaced all of our car seat protectors in my minivan with the Brica Seat Guardian Car Seat Protector. These car seat protectors have rubber strips the prevent the car seat from slipping during quick stops (we live in the country and have had to brake for deer multiple times). Other car seat protectors have allowed fluids to drip down onto the seats, mostly where the belt or latch connects to the seats. Not these ones, there is a lip that prevents any fluids from dripping down onto the seat itself. These car seat protectors are easy to clean up and easy to install, and have lasted several years with our children growing up. We have used these car seat protectors with bothe the LATCH system and with the lapbelt. This works with booster seats as well as now our oldest has graduated from a car seat to a booster seat. I like that there is a lower flap that protects the seat from snowy and muddy shoes. These car seat protectors "seem" to be waterproof as there have been little puddles from drinks that I have had to clean up rather than soaking through or leaking through to the seat itself. All of our car seats fit onto these car seat protectors with the exception of our latest (and by far largest) baby car seat. The base of this one just rests ontop of the lip of the car seat protector. After securing the car seat properly, there is no movement or tilt to the car seat (just the lip of the car seat protector is now compressed down in that area). We will never purchase another car seat protector again after previously purchasing three different brands, which all had great reviews. With our kids through hockey practices, picnics, multiple long distance trips of 11-20 hours each to Disney World and family living out of state, these protectors have held up and surpassed all of our expectations!

I purchased two of these seat protection mats by Munchkin after seeing the one my daughter-in-law had in her new vehicle. I had not been using anything to protect my leather seats in my current vehicle, and there were pretty bad divots from my grandkids seats. I purchased a new vehicle and knew I wanted something to protect the beautiful brown leather! I asked her about the ones she had, and she sent me a link. I looked up the same exact mat (these, by Munchkin) on Amazon, and they were $20+ cheaper than where she purchased! These are durable feeling, are a good thickness without being bulky, and have protected her leather great - I am confident they'll make me happy! They are super easy to install, just attach the strap around the headrest and done! They look good and are not very noticeable once the carseat is in place either. I love that the mat folds over the seat at the bottom to protect from dirty like feet too! I highly recommend these!

this is a great car seat cover and holds our amazon fire hd 10 tablet (without its case on) perfectly! i love that it has little clips that hold the tablet inside it so that my kiddo can’t just pull it in and out or there be a risk of it slipping out on its own when driving. it also hasn’t gave us any issues with glare even on sunny days when my kid is trying to watch a movie on long trips. i’m very pleased and will be buying another one for baby 2 when that time comes!

The Munchkin Elite Seat Guardian Child Car Seat Protector with Grime Guard Fabric in Dark Grey is an absolute must-have for anyone using car seats. It provides exceptional protection underneath the car seat, safeguarding your vehicle's seats from crumbs, spills, and leaks. The material is water-resistant, so liquids don't penetrate, and it's incredibly easy to clean—you can simply hose it down, and it's good as new. One of the standout features is how it distributes the pressure from the car seat. This means you won't end up with unwanted impressions or dents on your leather or fabric seats. Installation is extremely quick and straightforward, and once it's in place, it stays very secure. I also appreciate that the front part of the protector covers the upper front of the seat. This is especially helpful for front-facing car seats, protecting your seats from kids' feet and potential damage as they climb in and out of the car seat. I consider this product essential—I own four of them (two for each car). If you value keeping your car seats in pristine condition while providing a comfortable and safe setup for your child's car seat, this protector is a fantastic investment.

We are currently using this seat protector with a Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Carrier. We have the Prince Lionheart 2 Stage Seatsaver, Black in our other car. This one is much nicer. The material is more cloth like than rubbery on the Prince Lionheart, it's thicker and more sturdy, it has the no slip strips on both sides, and it provides better coverage on both the seat bottom and back. It looks better when it's in place as well. It looks light gray in the pictures here, but it's actually more charcoal gray. Yesterday, I pulled out the base for the carrier and checked the seat after it being in for a month. Just leaving a box on the seats for a few hours can leave a dent, so I was a little worried. I was pleased to see that there were no marks or indentations. If you are debating between this one and the Prince Lionheart, definitely go with this one. Nothing wrong with the Prince Lionheart, but this one is much better for just a few bucks more. Update 12/14: We're now using this seat protector with a Britax Advocate G4.1 Convertible Car Seat, Silver Diamonds . The seat by itself is 22 pounds. I've pulled the car seat and protector out a few times to clean the seat bottom and after 16 months of use there are no marks or indentations on the seat whatsoever. This really is a great product. I've soured a bit on the Prince Lionheart since my first review. It hasn't held up nearly as well as the Brica, even with far less usage. The Brica looks just as good now as the day it went in. The back piece on Brica lays flat against the seat back and stays in place because of the headrest strap while the Prince Lionheart kind of flops around. Really, for another ~$4 the Brica is a no brainer. I'm ordering another one as we speak... Update: I keep reading comments that say this product and others like it aren't safe to use. Regardless of if you use this product or not, you need to make sure the seat is snug. This was a two person job when we switched from LATCH to the seat belt. The bottom line is that the car seat shouldn't move more than 1" in any direction. It took a bit of doing but the seat is tight. I'm confident that this is a safe installation. If you have any doubts about yours, you should get it checked by a certified inspector.

I purchased this when I purchased my new car with leather interior. My previous car had leather indentations from my daughters car seat. I didn't realize the damage that had been done until I switched her to a booster. The indentions never went away. When I had my son, I didn't want to make the same mistake. I have tested this out for 6 months now and it has worked very well! I have periodically taken it out to vacuum and check my seat. There are zero indentations. The extra bonus is I don't have to vacuum under it because it catches all the crumbs. It has a raised edge all the way around the base that acts as a crumb catcher. Why did I give it only 4 stars? Here are the reasons, it sits awkward in my seat. I have a Prius with bucket type seats and this just doesn't sit right another issues, I wish I could get the same color as my seat. This dark color sticks out like a sore thumb on my light brown seats. It also shows dirt quickly. Other than a few cosmetic complaints I would certainly purchase this again!

Good quality

This seems to work well and feels sturdy. My kid is pretty unruly in the back seat, and this does a good job protecting the fabric from dirty shoes and scuffs. The bottom portion also helps prevent deep imprints from the car seat itself. It’s much easier to clean when crumbs or debris fall onto the protector instead of the seat. Simple, practical, and does exactly what it’s supposed to do.