Our own kids started with these in car seats and strollers and then wore them out and about walking and running. The sizing of this poncho is meant for a 6 month old to a 3 year old. You have several choices in this tutorial and all options are cozy warm, double-layered and reversible. Read our car seat safety blog here for lots more information on the dangers of coats and benefits of car seat ponchos to keep your littles warm and safe. The car seat poncho is recommended by a variety of car seat safety organizations as a safer way for kids to travel. Wondering what all the buzz is about with car seat ponchos for little boys and girls? Safety! Did you know that you’re not supposed to buckle your child over a coat in their car seat? That’s because bulky coats can add 4 dangerous inches of slack into the harness straps between the child and harness, interfering with safety in the event of a car accident. The options are endless, let your creativity soar! Once you make it, you will see how simple it is and you will be sewing these car seat ponchos for all your friends and family- think unique baby shower or birthday gifts, because what present is better than the gift of safety?! Just run to Joann Fabrics, pick up some fleece (wait for a 50% off sale for a low cost option) and get sewing! This fleece “coat” will keep your little boy or girl, baby or toddler, warm and cozy through fall, winter and spring. Now we laid out all the steps and took pictures so that you can make them yourself in our car seat poncho step by step tutorial guide a very easy DIY project that you can perfect in about an hour. We designed and tested many versions of this poncho over the years and wanted something simple and effective. After sewing, using & selling these adorable SAFE car seat ponchos for over half a decade, we decided to share our original recipe with you! This is where it all started for us.

Car seat poncho