Piddle Pad. Definitely not taking the .....! (Koo-Di Wetec Seat Protector)

Member Name: nazc1

Product:	Koo-Di Wetec Seat Protector
Date:	05/08/09 (75 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Saves washing!

Disadvantages: Some may consider a little pricey

I never thought I would be intrested in products like this, let alone reviewing them but when children arrive you find all these fabulous products to make your life a little easier, or save you a precious morsel of time and these seat protectors definitely fall in to that category!

I have a 2 1/2 year old and a month or so after her 2nd birthday I resigned myself to the fact it was time to start potty training! The method I was going to attempt suggested not putting a nappy on once you'd started (apart from at bed time) and so I was concerned about how we'd manage on car journeys etc! After recommendation from a friend I went searching on line for a 'piddle pad' as products like these have affectionately become known!

Koo-Di wetec seat protectors are seat liners aimed to keep the seat dry when babys bottom is wet! The top of the product is soft fabric and there is a PVC backing with absorbent filling between the two which keeps any leaks locked safely away!

You just hook the buckle of the car seat through the space at the front and thats it fitted. I haven't got the exact measurements but the standard size easily fits the group of car seat a potty training toddler would be in, they are however also available in large (for a booster seat I gather) and also complete seat covering. They are available in a variety of colours.

I found this product fantastic! We didnt only use it in the car seat, but in the early days also in the high chair, the pushchair and on seats when we were out visiting friends etc. You have complete confidence that even if there is an potty training accident it is going to be easily contained and therefore much easier to deal with, saving copious amounts of washing! Always a bonus!
The protectors are washable and I found they wash well at 40 degrees (a little fading of the colour but nothing major) and dry quickly even with the filling in the middle. Personally I brought 2, one to use and one to wash and have put them aside ready to be used with the next one (not that Im pregnant yet!) They have also been borrowed by friends proving they are very durable!

They retail for around £6 each from the majority of baby websites aswell as other retailers (kiddicare, amazon etc) but looking on e-bay you can get better deals, you can even buy 2nd hand ones and I think knowing what I do now I would have done this initially.
Some peope have said to me they used plastic bags or towels and these were much cheaper, maybe so but plastic bags can't be comfortable for the child, especially in the summer, wheras the protector is lovely and soft. Also towels if thoroughly sodden will still get the seat wet but the PVC backing on the pad prevent this.

Koo-di website states this product isn't aimed solely for potty training but even from birth to protect the car seat from nappy leaks. Personally I didnt try this and dont think I would as my daughters car seat had a pink flower design which would have been blocked out by the pad (is that vain?!) but I guess if your seat cover was a block colour then it might be handy

There is now also a similar product available called buppy pads which from what I can gather basically are the same but come with fleece or cotton toppings. I havent seen or tried these so cant really comment but might be worth comparing the two if youre thinking of making a purchase.

In summary I am so glad I found this product and think its a definite laundry saving device which can only be a good thing!

Summary: Anything that makes potty training easier is a plus for me!