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Product pick of the month: Peeliner by Lil Vans


Courtesy of Lil Vans

The Peeliner, a protective washable layer for car seats, came to fruition when mompreneur Niki Van experienced one too many blowouts courtesy of her son. Washing the car seat proved impractical, so this mother of two from Kew Gardens, NY, collaborated with her five sisters to design the Peeliner. Together they launched Lil Vans.

“I thought of a simple and easy solution that would also allow me to play with trendy designs to showcase a boring but essential baby product,” Ms. Van states. The machine washable Peeliner conforms to the car seat’s shape. The fabric liner includes 3 layers: an outer design fabric, a 100% brusher polyester material that wicks away moisture, and a durable polyurethane-laminate layer to prevent leakage into the car seat. The Peeliner’s elastic straps easily attach to any standard car seat. It also includes two buckle slots to strap the baby to the seat.

At a reasonable $19.99 retail price, an added value is that parents can use the Peeliner not only during the infant stage, but also through the potty training toddler stage.

The Lil Vans website features the Peeliner as well as several other parenting-friendly products that fall under the PeePod Kids brand. “Our products answer the question, ‘Why aren’t these items out there already?’” says Ms. Van. The site’s fun, whimsical theme is full of personality. The Van sisters created charming poems for each product, such as this one for the Peeliner:

Tinkle Tinkle little star
While we are driving in the car
How to clean up little mess
I don’t know, I must confess.
Peeliner comes in handy
To keep dry, our little fanny
In a jiff, we switch and trade
Lil Vans comes to our aid.

Parents can choose from three stylish designs including Cool Fatigues, Funky Pink Frescia, and Whirly Twirls. The Peeliner is only available online through the Lil Vans website. Interested customers can order via the email listed in the site. Lil Vans accepts payment through Pay Pal.

The Peeliner’s practical yet stylish features make it the New Moms Product Pick of the Month.

For more info: Visit www.lilvans.com/ppkids or email niki.lok@lilvans.com for product details and orders. See last month's Product Pick of the Month: miriyaLOK diaper bag.

 

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  • Alison 2 years ago
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    What a good idea! I love hearing about mompreneurs :)

  • Sarah 2 years ago
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    I have this peeliner and it's the greatest thing for us. It has saved us so much time and money from having to buy a new car seat.

  • Judy 2 years ago
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    Wonderful product. I love it!

  • Mary 2 years ago
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    This was a great idea. I love that it's a family oriented company. The website is fun and animated. Can't wait to see what they come out with next.

  • Mary 2 years ago
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    What a great idea! I love that fact it's a family oriented company. The website is fun and animated. Can't wait to see what they come out with next.

  • Tamara 2 years ago
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    Wow, this a great solution to solve the problem of dirty car seats. Beautiful fabric choices!

  • Jane 2 years ago
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    I have one in every style. It's fabulous.

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