Parents - what kick mats work with S4 seats (non-adjustable headrests)???

**LawDawg** · 01-31-2017 01:27 PM

Kick mats (those things that protect the back of the front seats from your kids' little fit kicking them all the time) all seem to fit "standard" front seats where the headrests are mounted on two posts. Since S4s have not adjustable headrests, which kick mats are people using that work well with our seats? I'm about to turn around my daughter's convertible car seat to forward-facing. and want to keep the S4 in good shape.

Thanks in advance!

**DinoB** · 01-31-2017 01:47 PM

Interested parent here too!

**TSTARKZ** · 01-31-2017 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by DinoB

Interested parent here too!

Ditto! I have one in my other vehicle as well but it just looks bleh. Other issue is the other car at least has a hole in the headrest area.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

**esimp2k** · 01-31-2017 04:13 PM

I use the "STOP DOING THAT". Lol

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**jachien** · 01-31-2017 04:30 PM

i take her shoes off.

**mgmarsh39** · 01-31-2017 04:56 PM

I use this in my S6 with fixed front headrests. The top just wraps around the headrest and settles low enough, so I don't feel it or anything.

https://www.amazon.com/Brica-64014-D...36KG2RCTMMZN39

**VeeDubbinJetta** · 01-31-2017 06:38 PM

I use those brica ones on the S4 as well. The upper strap sits low enough on the headrest I don't feel it, it's not the greatest looking but it serves its purpose. The lower elastic strap can be tucked into the seat where the upper and lower halfs meet so you don't see it

**will13k7** · 01-31-2017 06:38 PM

^^ Yep, those!

**MVR 155** · 01-31-2017 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by esimp2k

I use the "STOP DOING THAT". Lol

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This!!!! All kidding aside, my daughter is still in a rear facing and I have extended seat protectors installed so she doesn't mess up my seats. I will be looking for a similar solution in the next few months when she turns 2 and I move her to forward facing. We run a tight ship and she is pretty well behaved at 21 months, I don't think she will be kicking the seats excessively when I tell her not to but it's likely to happen eventually/accidentally as she gets longer. The S4 is tight on room so there is bound to be contact at some point.... my Denali is a different story as there is a ton of room between the rear seats and front seats.

**FromRagsToS4** · 01-31-2017 07:00 PM

Thank you for this! Ordered!

**maf9** · 01-31-2017 07:19 PM

Honestly, I wouldn't bother - I bought my car new six years ago just before my first son arrived. Flipped him forward-facing at 18 months - 4 years of kicks since then, and the seats still look new after a quick wipedown.

**RudeMood** · 01-31-2017 08:34 PM

Amazing thread. I was just going through this today. Going to be buying one!

**theaudiguys** · 01-31-2017 09:52 PM

Yes, going to pick one up for my wifes car. Definitely need it.

**gab5** · 02-01-2017 06:48 AM

For that Brica one does the top strap have a "snap" or is it stretchy elastic?

I had ordered this Britax one but the top strap had a buckle / clip that snaps at the top that was imprinting on the leather headrest: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also couldn't get the bottom elastic strap to tuck down far enough between the seat crevice so I ended up returning it. I will give this Brica one a shot.

**KRp220** · 02-01-2017 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by esimp2k

I use the "STOP DOING THAT". Lol

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lol +1
i think i'd walk with a limp if my dad caught me kicking the back of the seat and tearing up the leather

**doug97gxe** · 02-01-2017 07:19 AM

this

**AKPS4** · 02-01-2017 07:54 AM

For that price. No Brainer

**doug97gxe** · 02-01-2017 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by AKPS4

For that price. No Brainer

and its 2 in the pack.. which i didn't read and ordered 2 of them.. so now i have 4

**brinboston** · 02-01-2017 08:17 AM

Don't mean to hijack but somewhat related topic (i had tried resurrecting an older thread but didn't get responses)

Anyone have experience/suggestions on an infant carrier that fits in the S4? (ie. rear-facing seat that clicks into a base as part of a travel system). Haven't gone to a store to actually try fitting yet but right now i think the contenders are the chicco keyfit or the uppababy mesa... additional comments on whether these fit in the middle or if they have to go behind one of the seats would be greatly appreciated as well!

**doughboy17** · 02-01-2017 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by esimp2k

I use the "STOP DOING THAT". Lol

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Best long term solution.

**DeltaHawk60** · 02-01-2017 09:16 AM

Trunk already full??

**Q-DawgVFR** · 02-01-2017 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by mgmarsh39

I use this in my S6 with fixed front headrests. The top just wraps around the headrest and settles low enough, so I don't feel it or anything.

https://www.amazon.com/Brica-64014-D...36KG2RCTMMZN39

That's what I used too. They do the job. Not pretty but seats are holding up well

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**FromRagsToS4** · 02-01-2017 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by DeltaHawk60

Trunk already full??

**esimp2k** · 02-01-2017 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by brinboston

Don't mean to hijack but somewhat related topic (i had tried resurrecting an older thread but didn't get responses)

Anyone have experience/suggestions on an infant carrier that fits in the S4? (ie. rear-facing seat that clicks into a base as part of a travel system). Haven't gone to a store to actually try fitting yet but right now i think the contenders are the chicco keyfit or the uppababy mesa... additional comments on whether these fit in the middle or if they have to go behind one of the seats would be greatly appreciated as well!

I don't recall the brand I had but I put it in the middle and I don't think it would have fit on the sides without the front seat waaaay up.

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**SDV325** · 02-01-2017 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by esimp2k

I don't recall the brand I had but I put it in the middle and I don't think it would have fit on the sides without the front seat waaaay up.

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Originally Posted by brinboston

Don't mean to hijack but somewhat related topic (i had tried resurrecting an older thread but didn't get responses)

Anyone have experience/suggestions on an infant carrier that fits in the S4? (ie. rear-facing seat that clicks into a base as part of a travel system). Haven't gone to a store to actually try fitting yet but right now i think the contenders are the chicco keyfit or the uppababy mesa... additional comments on whether these fit in the middle or if they have to go behind one of the seats would be greatly appreciated as well!

The Graco quick connect 35 fit perfectly fine in the middle and im 6'3". The toddler seat however is an evenflo platinum or something and does fit behind the passenger seat but my wife always complains its too far forward.

**S4Sanity** · 02-01-2017 11:01 PM

Any other tips from S4 parents? My fiancé is 5 mos pregnant with a baby girl so we are starting to get things ready. Especially me with the S4. Any other tips? Definitely gonna invest in the Brica kick mats when the time comes but anything else? I had been looking at using a mat/towel to protect the rear seat from being indented by the child seat

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**emnahum** · 02-02-2017 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by S4Sanity

Any other tips from S4 parents? My fiancé is 5 mos pregnant with a baby girl so we are starting to get things ready. Especially me with the S4. Any other tips? Definitely gonna invest in the Brica kick mats when the time comes but anything else? I had been looking at using a mat/towel to protect the rear seat from being indented by the child seat
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I also have the Brica. To protect the leather from the car seat, I got this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**brinboston** · 02-02-2017 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by SDV325

The Graco quick connect 35 fit perfectly fine in the middle and im 6'3". The toddler seat however is an evenflo platinum or something and does fit behind the passenger seat but my wife always complains its too far forward.

Will check it out, thanks!

**doug97gxe** · 02-02-2017 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by S4Sanity

Any other tips from S4 parents? My fiancé is 5 mos pregnant with a baby girl so we are starting to get things ready. Especially me with the S4. Any other tips? Definitely gonna invest in the Brica kick mats when the time comes but anything else? I had been looking at using a mat/towel to protect the rear seat from being indented by the child seat

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http://www.audizine.com/forum/search...archid=7341881

**Chigger** · 02-02-2017 06:45 AM

I am doing the same thing as will13k7! :)

**tegraphile** · 02-02-2017 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by emnahum

I also have the Brica. To protect the leather from the car seat, I got this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I put Diono mats in both my cars as I noticed the car seats were starting to stretch the leather. Cheap and useful insurance for your interior.

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**skiracerblah** · 02-02-2017 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by will13k7

^^ Yep, those!

I use the sames ones in my S4 and also in my Lexus RX 350. Love em

**Tony@EPL** · 02-03-2017 05:47 AM

I use a full "dog hammock" so it catches all the sand and dirt off their shoes as well. My twins are animals and could reach the back of the center console, so that was protected as well.

**swest1** · 07-20-2017 12:38 PM

This is not a very fun or interesting topic, but we are having our first kid next month. I went to a free appointment with a baby seat install instructor at our hospital today, and was cringing when we attached the base to the Alcantara seat. This is gonna leave a mark was going through my head the whole time.

Searched this forum, and this thread seemed most relevant. Also looked through a ton of Amazon reviews. Some of these protectors can melt into the leather (it's hot in Denver)?

I ordered this and am hoping it will save the back seat and not melt: http://a.co/1LCAgft

Any other advice or suggestions for accessories to protect the car with a new baby? Looking into a dog hammock as mentioned above, but figure that can wait another 6 months or so.

**isles1** · 07-20-2017 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by swest1

This is not a very fun or interesting topic, but we are having our first kid next month. I went to a free appointment with a baby seat install instructor at our hospital today, and was cringing when we attached the base to the Alcantara seat. This is gonna leave a mark was going through my head the whole time.

Searched this forum, and this thread seemed most relevant. Also looked through a ton of Amazon reviews. Some of these protectors can melt into the leather (it's hot in Denver)?

I ordered this and am hoping it will save the back seat and not melt: http://a.co/1LCAgft

Any other advice or suggestions for accessories to protect the car with a new baby? Looking into a dog hammock as mentioned above, but figure that can wait another 6 months or so.

Put a thick towel under and behind the base to prevent marks and catch spills. If you do not allow your new baby to ever eat or drink in the car, all you can really worry about is vomit...and if its going to happen, not much you can do about it. And the leather is more susceptible to marks and indentation than the Alcantara is.

**SDV325** · 07-20-2017 02:02 PM

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...entPage=search

these do work. i recently took the seat of my car and could barely notice any indentation at all in the leather.

Great for spills as well or dropped snacks. Just need one for my wife as well! lol

**skiracerblah** · 07-20-2017 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by mgmarsh39

I use this in my S6 with fixed front headrests. The top just wraps around the headrest and settles low enough, so I don't feel it or anything.

https://www.amazon.com/Brica-64014-D...36KG2RCTMMZN39

I use the same ones, work great.