Best fabric for high chair pads?

[amysuen]

I want to make a cover/pad for my ds's high chair. It's one of those plastic ones with the plastic covered pads, but they're long dead. What's the best material to use? I was thinking if I used something cushy I wouldn't have to worry about adding padding, like 2 layers of fleece. But wouldn't that be too hot for the summer?

[Kari_mom]

Did you want a cloth one to wash in the washing machine or one that you can wipe off? I like to wipe them off myself.

I used vinyl from the fabric store to sew a new chair pad for my high chair. I didn't add any padding either, it seemed cushy enough. It was pretty easy to sew too, and my teflon foot was a big help.

I kind of wanted to use real oilcloth but I didn't have the time to wait for a internet delivery and it would have cost 3 times as much. More than I paid for the chair, really.

[rubelin]

I found some quilted cotton onasburg cloth (sort of a loose weave, looks like linen) that was double sided at JoAnn. It has made a great chair cover and I made it reversible so I can flip it if it gets smeared before I have a chance to wash it, plus it's doublely cushy

[amysuen]

Originally Posted by Kari_mom

Did you want a cloth one to wash in the washing machine or one that you can wipe off? I like to wipe them off myself.

Duh, should have mentioned that! I'm looking for cloth that I can wash in the machine. The plasticy ones make the kids all sweaty in the summer. (I'm not a big fan of A/C and leave it off as much as I can) I'd like something really easy to do so I can make a couple.

[Kari_mom]

Then I like that polar fleece doesn't stain. Or a dark cotton would be good. I have a self-feeder right now and the thought of putting a cover in the washer even half as much as I take it off and scrub it down now is exhausting.

Maybe you have children like my sister who don't insist on sitting on their bananas first?

[Throkmorton]

My mom's high chair is covered in oilcloth, which feels like cloth but is wipeable. It's nice. I think polar fleece would be way too warm in the summer. What about a quilted cotton?

[KariM]

I was thinking of one of those pre-quilted fabrics as well. Some are even reversible!

Thanks for giving me a great idea, btw. DD has an old 1960's metal highchair with a vinyl seat that I've been wanting to recover. I think now I'll just sew up a few removable covers/pads.

--Kari