The following is a list of manufacturers' statements regarding the use of aftermarket accessories such as seat covers, strap padding, insertable padding and attachable toys.
Angel Guard:
Use only parts or accessories made by AngelGuard. Parts or accessories from other manufacturers could alter the safety of the car bed.
Britax:
"The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty." (This statement can be found under the Warranty section of all Britax Child Restraint manuals)
Century:
"DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the function of the car seat." (This statement can be found under the Warnings section of all Century Child Restraint manuals)
Car Seat Specialty (Car Seat Specialty, Nania, Safety Baby):
"DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Car Seat Specialty, Inc., Safety Baby or Nania. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat." (This statement can be found under the Warnings section of all Car Seat Specialty, Nania, and Safety Baby Child Restraint manuals)
Dorel Juvenile Group (Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st):
"Dorel Juvenile Group does not recommend the use of any car seat accessories except those recommended by the car seat manufacturer." (This statement can be found under the General Warnings section of all Cosco, Eddie Bauer and Safety 1st Child Restraint manuals)
Evenflo:
"DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other devices not made by Evenflo to the child restraint. Items not tested with the child restraint could injure the child." (This statement can be found under the Warnings section of all Evenflo Child Restraint manuals)
We do not sanction the use of the Mighty Tite or any other similar device with our products. (Statement by Randy Kiser, Director, Product Safety, Research & Development, Evenflo Company, Inc.)
Graco:
"DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat." (This statement can be found under the Warnings section of all Graco Child Restraint manuals)
Safeline:
"Do not use accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers. These accessories or parts could alter the function of the Sit 'n' Stroll and cause serious injury or death." (This statement can be found under the General Warnings section of all Safeline Sit 'n' Stroll Child Restraint manuals)
Source:
CPSafety: Your online child passenger safety resource.
