Hi folks,

I just stumbled on this forum after spending weeks helplessly confused by conflicting advice. I just bought a new 2014 Acura MDX, which has leather interior seats (I cannot seem to confirm what type--best guess is pigmented or semi-aniline, but I can't find this in writing anywhere). It is brand new and clean at the moment, but will be heavily used by my two little boys, currently 2 & 4 years old. I'd appreciate your help answering the following questions:

- what care/protection/products, if any, should be applied now to the brand new vehicle to help protect the seats? Any particular products/brands? (I've read such conflicting things...from oily conditioners to water-based fluorocarbon protectants to nothing)
- the vehicle will be equipped with child seats, which are strapped down under high tension, compressing the seat cushions to some extent. Aside from seat covers (which my wife is not cool with for safety reasons), is there anything specific you would do to protect the seats?
- what should be done in the future to clean/protect? when should this be done?

Thanks so much in advance for your time.

Chad