Leather Protectors from Baby seats

E90potentialbuyer · 03-25-2016, 09:22 AM

Anyone who has to transport a baby (or a monkey) in their car should seriously invest 40 bucks in getting these 2 things.

Baby seats are harsh on the soft leather in the car and can easily leave marks on the seat. Plus if you have a front facing car seat, the baby (or monkey) will invariable kick the seats given they don't know any better. That will put an imprint from their dirty shoes (or paws) on the seat back. It used to drive me insane when my son would do that. Then I saw this in baby registry of a pregnant friend of ours. Boom! I got them and they fit quite well. The seat back kick pads have a belt at the bottom but I don't use that belt. Instead I have tucked the bottom into the magazine holder of the seat.

Seat Protector
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7...pf_rd_i=mobile

Kick Mats
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7...&pi=SY200_QL40

JtheW · 03-25-2016, 12:36 PM

I've got that kick mat in my car and the wife's rover. They fit good and definitely work. I have a very similar seat protector as well from a company named Lionheart that also helps big time.

Nikolov · 03-25-2016, 05:57 PM

Yep those things are a must and they do work.

apexlocator · 03-25-2016, 08:02 PM

The kick mats yes...the seat protectors I left out. Some car seat manufacturers will void warranty or liability of you use one from what I've researched, because the car seat may slide around a little.

M5Beast_NYC · 03-25-2016, 09:45 PM

I go the next level and buy a pet mat to protect the entire back seat.

cassidysdad · 03-26-2016, 10:38 AM

they are helpful
my daughter now six
love to put her shoes on the center console
now i have to remember to tell her to wipe her feet off
hate the grass and dirt
love her always...hard to be a hard ass

E90potentialbuyer · 03-26-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidysdad

they are helpful
my daughter now six
love to put her shoes on the center console
now i have to remember to tell her to wipe her feet off
hate the grass and dirt
love her always...hard to be a hard ass

My son is 2 and he loves to have fun with me by kicking the seats (sits behind me). Similar to your case, I love him a ton, but it broke my heart every time I saw those marks. Cleaned them up good and put in the kick pads. No worries at all now. His kicks are better then the massage feature of seats (yes I know those are active seats but that's how I sold them to my wife).

Can't believe I live without these 2 things all this time.

E90potentialbuyer · 03-26-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by apexlocator

The kick mats yes...the seat protectors I left out. Some car seat manufacturers will void warranty or liability of you use one from what I've researched, because the car seat may slide around a little.

Interesting didn't know that. Where can I find the information? I have Recaro ProSeat.

Thanks for sharing

RPiM5 · 03-26-2016, 10:58 AM

Excellent stuff! Thanks for sharing!

w210e55 · 03-26-2016, 12:51 PM

Yep I use the Clek mat and I have seat protectors for my wife's rover and my 5er as well. Best thing I ever purchased because my daughter is a bit rough on the interior lol

Scott@Radar-Mirror.com · 03-26-2016, 07:21 PM

toys R us has a nice selection of this stuff.

kefler · 11-01-2016, 09:28 PM

Dredging up old thread.

I actually own those kick mats, I think. They fit well in the e90 by going under the headrest. But the upper part doesn't manage to get around the M5 massive headrest thing. Unless there is a gap in there i'm not seeing.

E90potentialbuyer · 11-02-2016, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kefler

Dredging up old thread.

I actually own those kick mats, I think. They fit well in the e90 by going under the headrest. But the upper part doesn't manage to get around the M5 massive headrest thing. Unless there is a gap in there i'm not seeing.

You are right. They are not a perfect fit but good enough. I haven't had to clean my seat back once since putting on these kick mat. So for me it's good enough.

Phatcat · 11-02-2016, 03:07 AM

My baby don't get into my M5 at all (I have the near white Platinum full leather), its either X5M or Mercedes V-class.

Mbdurham17 · 11-02-2016, 08:22 AM

I ordered the Brica ones but wasn't happy with the fit so they ended up in the wife's car. I ordered these and have been very happy with them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CA...478092864&sr=1

chrissun · 11-02-2016, 12:07 PM

ordered.

Thanks for the link

kefler · 11-02-2016, 02:46 PM

I did manage to get the Brica ones under the headrest, I didn't know it could go up that high!

But the bottom doesn't attach at all, I did just tuck the connectors into the magazine pocket. I might try those other ones.. How do they attach to the lower part of the seat? do they have enough strap to go around the massive seats?

Mbdurham17 · 11-02-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kefler

I did manage to get the Brica ones under the headrest, I didn't know it could go up that high!

But the bottom doesn't attach at all, I did just tuck the connectors into the magazine pocket. I might try those other ones.. How do they attach to the lower part of the seat? do they have enough strap to go around the massive seats?

Yep get the ones I posted the strap goes around the bottom of the seat perfectly. I'll take some pics next time I install them but they worked out great. Easy quick install and removal.

kefler · 11-02-2016, 06:03 PM

Thanks! $15 for the pair, will be here Friday. Fortunately my daughter isn't big enough to reach the HVAC knobs with her feet, so this should do it for a while. I hope by the time she is tall enough she doesn't wiggle around so much.

Mbdurham17 · 11-02-2016, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kefler

Thanks! $15 for the pair, will be here Friday. Fortunately my daughter isn't big enough to reach the HVAC knobs with her feet, so this should do it for a while. I hope by the time she is tall enough she doesn't wiggle around so much.

Lol good luck with that mine are 5 and 7 and their feet seem to somehow make it over to the HVAC. I've resorted to just taking there shoes off for longer rides. They even remove them themselves now when they get in my car most of the time lol

they still have no idea how I know they touched it when the sync light goes out

E90potentialbuyer · 11-04-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mbdurham17

Quote:

Originally Posted by kefler

I did manage to get the Brica ones under the headrest, I didn't know it could go up that high!

But the bottom doesn't attach at all, I did just tuck the connectors into the magazine pocket. I might try those other ones.. How do they attach to the lower part of the seat? do they have enough strap to go around the massive seats?

Yep get the ones I posted the strap goes around the bottom of the seat perfectly. I'll take some pics next time I install them but they worked out great. Easy quick install and removal.

Thanks man. Do take a pic and post.

Btw, the last pic for the product on amazon is cringeworthy. Shoes dropping in wet mud scraping against the seat. Ughhhhhhh!

DRiFT_645 · 11-05-2016, 08:36 AM

These were my first "mod" the day after picking up the car.

03-25-2016, 09:22 AM	#1
E90potentialbuyer Captain 165 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 / 2009 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Leather Protectors from Baby seats Anyone who has to transport a baby (or a monkey) in their car should seriously invest 40 bucks in getting these 2 things. Baby seats are harsh on the soft leather in the car and can easily leave marks on the seat. Plus if you have a front facing car seat, the baby (or monkey) will invariable kick the seats given they don't know any better. That will put an imprint from their dirty shoes (or paws) on the seat back. It used to drive me insane when my son would do that. Then I saw this in baby registry of a pregnant friend of ours. Boom! I got them and they fit quite well. The seat back kick pads have a belt at the bottom but I don't use that belt. Instead I have tucked the bottom into the magazine holder of the seat. Seat Protector https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7...pf_rd_i=mobile Kick Mats https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7...&pi=SY200_QL40 __________________ 2015 M5 Individual Moonstone Metallic / Special order Caramel/Black / Special order Walnut Honey Trim/ Comp Package / ED / Left the Stable :-( 2018 Volvo XC90 T6 POLESTAR 2018 AMG GT 2017 Fiat 500C Abarth
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JtheW First Lieutenant 112 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 22 m850gc Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Phoenix, Az. iTrader: (0)	I've got that kick mat in my car and the wife's rover. They fit good and definitely work. I have a very similar seat protector as well from a company named Lionheart that also helps big time. __________________ 22 M850i gran coupe
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03-25-2016, 05:57 PM	#3
Nikolov Lieutenant 239 Rep 473 Posts Drives: '19 F90 M5C, '17 911 TTS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	Yep those things are a must and they do work. __________________ Snapper Rocks Blue on Tartufo leather \| All options except Homelink and tow hitch
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apexlocator Captain 243 Rep 881 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	The kick mats yes...the seat protectors I left out. Some car seat manufacturers will void warranty or liability of you use one from what I've researched, because the car seat may slide around a little.
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M5Beast_NYC Major 158 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 15 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (6)	I go the next level and buy a pet mat to protect the entire back seat.
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03-26-2016, 10:38 AM	#6
cassidysdad Lieutenant 96 Rep 446 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 gone, 2016 pms m5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: south pasadena, california iTrader: (0)	they are helpful my daughter now six love to put her shoes on the center console now i have to remember to tell her to wipe her feet off hate the grass and dirt love her always...hard to be a hard ass
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w210e55 Private First Class 51 Rep 109 Posts Drives: '13 535i msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (2)	Yep I use the Clek mat and I have seat protectors for my wife's rover and my 5er as well. Best thing I ever purchased because my daughter is a bit rough on the interior lol
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Scott@Radar-Mirror.com 75 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	toys R us has a nice selection of this stuff.
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11-01-2016, 09:28 PM	#12
kefler Lieutenant 123 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2018 X5m / Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Dredging up old thread. I actually own those kick mats, I think. They fit well in the e90 by going under the headrest. But the upper part doesn't manage to get around the M5 massive headrest thing. Unless there is a gap in there i'm not seeing.
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Phatcat Lieutenant Colonel 751 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: BMW M5, X5M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Asia iTrader: (0)	My baby don't get into my M5 at all (I have the near white Platinum full leather), its either X5M or Mercedes V-class.
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11-02-2016, 08:22 AM	#15
Mbdurham17 Captain 159 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 CP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	I ordered the Brica ones but wasn't happy with the fit so they ended up in the wife's car. I ordered these and have been very happy with them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CA...478092864&sr=1
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chrissun New Member 6 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SF California iTrader: (0)	ordered. Thanks for the link
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kefler Lieutenant 123 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2018 X5m / Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I did manage to get the Brica ones under the headrest, I didn't know it could go up that high! But the bottom doesn't attach at all, I did just tuck the connectors into the magazine pocket. I might try those other ones.. How do they attach to the lower part of the seat? do they have enough strap to go around the massive seats?
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kefler Lieutenant 123 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2018 X5m / Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Thanks! $15 for the pair, will be here Friday. Fortunately my daughter isn't big enough to reach the HVAC knobs with her feet, so this should do it for a while. I hope by the time she is tall enough she doesn't wiggle around so much.
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11-05-2016, 08:36 AM	#22
DRiFT_645 MPOWERED5 16 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	These were my first "mod" the day after picking up the car.
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