Rules/Tips for kids in the car?

[Emt1581]

My son will be 6 in April. He is an awesome little guy!

Quick story...when I test drove a 16' GT last January I joked that we'd go so fast he'd crap his pants....and then he did!

Anyway, when I do pull the trigger on a Mustang GT, I want to keep it looking new for quite a while. At the same time I look at the back seats and floors in both of our Subaru's and cringe. Just layers of stains from cookie crumbs, fruit juices, candy, puke, etc. that no amount of cleaning is going to get rid of.

I don't want that to happen to the Mustang. I'm thinking a no eating and drinking rule will need to be in place.

But I do know some cars have seat protectors for the back seats and floor just for kids. Anything like that exist for the current gen Stang?

What about the driver's seat? Do you keep a towel/tarp/etc. in the trunk in case you have no choice but to ride when your clothes are wet, have grease on them, etc.?

What rules do you enforce or what do you do to keep your car's interior looking new?

Thanks

-Emt1581

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[chain]

My rule is no kids in the car.

 

[TheReaper]

Eat anything you want as long as it's greasy. The oil is good for the leather.:lol:

 

[Ebm]

Saran wrap your whole interior. Problem solved.

 

[Kevin08]

Use a lot of scotch guard

 

[metalhead79]

My daughter is 6 and she loves riding in my Mustang. She absolutely loves those hard pulls from a stop light in a 65mph zone.

I use a seat protector to keep her booster from rubbing the leather. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HD3HIRY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As a general rule of thumb, I don't let anyone eat in the car. If for some reason I did, it's leather and it'll clean up easily. If you're looking at a base, I would think Scotch guard would work well.
My biggest issue is her feet leaving marks on the back of seats, but that cleans off easily with a rag and cleaning solution.
I clean the car every weekend and that is very effective at preventing dirt/grime/crap buildup.

 

[radak04]

I use a towel under the booster seat and seat back protectors.

Lots of different to choose from: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers...Kick-Protectors/zgbs/baby-products/2237473011

Most of the trips with a kid in the back are longer and they take their shoes/boots off as soon as they settle in.

 

[Brn N Rubr]

Mine is a daily driver and my two girls have Recaro seats (so we all get Recaros). I have always been overly anal with my car. For example, teaching people how to close the doors properly so they don't touch the paint and finger stains on it. That being said, kids will be kids.

I'll let them take sips of water but I always keep it in the cup holder with me. I'll let them eat light snacks or easily vacuumable item. Cherrios are a breeze to vacuum up with a shop vac.

At the end of the day, it's really about passing the hobby down. Teach them to respect it, but don't be overbearing about every minute thing. You want them to enjoy the experience. Just keep a few napkins in the car and keep the shop vac handy for when you get back.

 

[AppoTheApple]

I don't have kids, but I often lug around my sister or my nieces and nephews. I have a strict no eating, no drinking, no touching rule in my car. If you don't follow, you get stranded on the side of the road.

 

[TexasRebel]

They make child seat protectors with a pony logo on 'em!

 

[airfuel]

Why do kids need to be eating and drinking in the car?
No eating or drinking! What are you on a cross country trip?

 

[CB]

No eating or drinking in the car. If something goes down the wrong pipe, now you have a choking child and a somewhat of an emergency situation.

 

[Chameleon]

Sit there and be quiet. JK. :lol:

 

[Kinjirra]

Well considering my kid ate Mcdee's in the backseat two days ago....

Love my car but love my Girl more...at the end of the day its just a car and though its nice and I will do my best to keep it up few years down the road it will get tossed aside for a new one. Cant do that with kids just yet lol

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