Easy Sew Toddler Booster Chair Cushion

So, we're off to see the new Monster's University movie this weekend at Disney's El Capitan  with some good friends.  The kids are super excited, but with them being toddlers and it being the first movie for our friend's little fella, us parents are a bit anxious.  Our little girl saw her first movie at the same theater about 8 months ago.  She watched Tinkerbell Secret of the Wings and loved it.  But I got to thinking about the booster seats... They were hard and slippery and because the theater was cold, so were the seats.  So I came up with this ingenious little idea during a late night laundry session.  A Booster Chair Cushion with wrap over blanket!

The best part is it's super easy to make!  You will need:

An old receiving blanket:  not to thick and not too big is the key

1 piece of 1" thick foam (10" x 12") or 2 pieces of 1/2" thick foam cut to the same size

Sewing Machine and basic ability to sew a straight line

Ruler and Scissors

Glue Gun warmed up and ready to work!

 

 

Next, you fold down one side about 11 inches.

 

Now SEW from the FOLDED EDGE to the CORNER and back down the fabric about 12" inches to make a little pocket of sorts.  Try to sew on the very outer edge of the blanket, about 1/8" to 1/4".

Next, cut your foam sheet down to size.  I got this on sale in the remnant bin at my local fabric store.  It was only 1/2" inch thick, so I used 2 layers for extra cushion.  I cut mine down to about 10" inches tall by 12" inches wide.  Then, I trimmed off the corners from the longer side so it will fit nicely in rounded back of the booster seat.

 

Then, stuff your foam into the pocket of your blanket.  Make sure it lays flat.

 

 

Flip your creation over and use your hot glue gun to glue the corner down so the cushion will fit in the booster chair better during use.

 

Glue a pattern of dots on the back side to keep your cushion from sliding off the booster chair.  I used 2 full pumps per dot.  Allow the glue to dry completely before flipping over or touching.

 

 

And viola!  Now your little one can enjoy the movie without sliding out of their chair.  Bonus: the extra blanket that hangs off the side of the cushion can be wrapped over them if the theater is chilly!