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A tough, thin bathroom rug is the perfect bin for crumbs and spills. Put it under the car seat, Tip mom tell usThe non-slip pad keeps them in place while providing a barrier between the upholstery of your car and spilled drinks. In order for the carpet to be completely covered, you will need to cut out the openings for the seat belts. After that, you can easily remove the carpet to shake out the crumbs or leave it in the washing machine if necessary.

A towel could serve as an alternative and protect your upholstery from possible damage from the car seat itself. One important note: make sure that the car seat is properly installed and that the towel or carpet does not interfere with the stability of the car seat. If you prefer to buy a commercially available car seat protector, you can of course also find it online.