Shopping cart cover co-op???

[Emmas Mom]

Have there been any? I really like the Covers4Kids but the one I'm looking at seems really pricey to me. Just wondering if I missed any or if anyone had info on how to get a good discount on one. TIA.

[lmariana]

I ordered a basic one from covers4kids.com and it was around $35. There's a discount now on the Babybags swap for a diaper bag company that also makes cart covers. I don't think the co-op price is much better than the full-retail of covers4kids.com, but I think the co-op covers are nicer.

I think we had a group discount from Snazzy Baby covers a while back, but those are very nice and high-end, so the discount was still higher than the covers4kids regular price...but they are awesome covers. :)


Mariana
www.heinzandmariana.com
Mother of Gabriel, 08/14/2003

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[Emmas Mom]

Thanks for the info. :) My problem is that I want one of the Aloha prints (they're like $50 if I remember correctly), plus a pillow (another $10) & the denim back (like $12?), so when I'm all done it's a DANG expensive cart cover & DH would kill me if I bought another...we have the Floppy Seat but it's not my favorite. sigh Maybe I'll ask Santa for it. ;)

Oh, can you tell me what the Babybags swap is?

[DeborahM]

It's a yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/babybags/

Right now there's a coop going on for 2 Red Hens products.

Deborah
Mom to Thomas and baby Rachel

[quikeye]

Hi, I recently ordered a cart cover from http://www.sewcuteboutique.com -- they were mentioned here a lot (when I did my search for cart covers) and looked great; I chose them over c4k b/c they were less expensive (didn't charge extra for pillow, etc-- and base price is still cheaper I think). The scb also rolls into it's own bag, instead of using an attached tote-- I liked the idea of the rolling up more since I don't really plan to use it as a diaper bag (it'll stay in the car), and it's more foolproof when dh has to roll it up and put it away. :)

Coincidentally, I also wanted a hawaiian print of a fabric I bought myself; Cathy is charging me 28$ since I'm supplying my own fabric (I saved 5$ by supplying my fabric; I think 1.5 yards cost me about 6.50 on "sale" here), and I get to choose the back print/solid (she supplies the fabric for this) as well.

There have been several threads comparing the 2 companies if you do a search. I just heard back from Cathy that she got back from her "vacation" (she's in FL, with all of that terrible weather!) -- I'll post a pic when I receive mine. :) Good luck!

[Emmas Mom]

Thanks for mentioning that, I looked on her site but saw a limited selection. I didn't think about buying my own fabric for her. Maybe I'll have to look into that! :D Please post a pic & give a review if you can. I'd love to get your thoughts once you receive it.

[bubbaray]

I have a cover from SewCute Boutique and LOVE it. If you don't like the fabrics on her website, just email her. She does have other stock and will make suggestions if you tell her what you are looking for. That's what she did for me and I now have the cutest cover ever!!!

HTH
Melissa
Mom to Maya http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/binky.gif & Dog Mom to Bubba http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/dog.gif

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[rottiemom]

Just wanted to pipe up & second the previous poster. Email Cathy at sewcute boutique & let her know what sort of fabric you're looking for as she may already have it. I just ordered a cover from her & am bouncing up & down waiting for it to arrive. Cathy was a pleasure to deal with & responded to my email very quickly. She sent me some photos of adorable fabrics that weren't pictured on her site including a great motorcycle pattern, which I loved (but opted for an equally adorable fire breathing dragon fabric instead). I'll post some pics of my little prince ensconced in the cover once it arrives.

Nina