When an expecting parent buys their first carseat, they don’t often look for the extras. You know, things that seem totally unnecessary and not worth the extra price of the deluxe model. That is, until your baby is crying all the way to Grandma’s because the carseat strap is irritating her delicate neck skin. Only then do you realize how necessary things like strap covers really are.

Pink Dixie to the rescue. Owner Shannon Carroll makes a line of perfectly necessary shearling strap covers perfect for the carseat, high chair or stroller. They’re 5 inches long so provide enough coverage for even big kids and they’re a steal at only $8-$12. They’re reversible to cotton for the cooler months and the shearling side has a cute cotton accent at the end as well. They’re super easy to attach and stay on securely with a full velcro backing.

Tell me this chubby beauty pictured at the Pink Dixie site doesn’t look happy to have her adorable neck protected! (Yep, they’re as soft in person as they look in the pictures!)

We’ve got a set to give away! To enter, email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com with PINK DIXIE in the subject line by midnight on 11/1/07 and tell us the standard sizes that Pink Dixie offers in most of their items. (Though Shannon will custom make any item in a special size - just email her!) Congratulations Lois!

Happy Halloween from all of us to all of you!