Two Nomads Ultimate Mat
Two Nomads Ultimate Mat
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Overview
Two Nomad's Ultimate Mat is used for the ultimate protection of your car's seat using individual panels of high density foam. These mats have been designed to protect upholstery from marks and indentations caused by child car seats.
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Technical Specification
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Delivery and Returns
- Delivery: Free within NZ on orders over $100 (excluding bulky items) or $8 standard shipping
- Returns: Accepted within 14 days of receipt with proof of purchase
- Some items are excluded from returns including sale items, hardware, car seats, prams, monitors and personal items - please click here for the full list.
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Carseats Standards in New Zealand
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