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Updated Nov 04, 2009

Q: Not Sure What to Do with Used Carseat    —Celina, TX

"I have a Britax Marathon carseat that was barely used and is in near perfect condition. We had it at my in-laws for ..."

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S.~ Car Seats only have a 6 yr life span. You have to go by the Month and the year posted on the sticker on your car seat. Depending on the month, it looks like this i...

Someone may really need a carseat and cannot afford one for thier child. Maybe put it on Craigslist but let them know that due to the year the seat is considered expi...

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Q: Moving to the Next Car Seat    —Minneapolis, MN

"I am looking for a little advise/suggestion about moving my 3 yo to the next car seat. We currently have an Evenflow..."

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We moved my 3 y/o daughter to the Evenflo Big Kid Deluxe carseat when we had the same situation with our little boy outgrowing his infant seat. She was only 30 pounds ...

Like everyone else said PLEASE keep your youngest rear facing (AAP recommends until AT LEAST age 2) and keep your daughter 5pt harnessed! You can use the car seat belt...

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Q: Transitioning to Booster Seat    —Saint Louis, MO

"My son is 3.5 years old. He weighs 42 pounds and is around 40 inches tall. He is still in a 5 pit car seat restraint,..."

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I highly recommend the Graco Nautilus car seat. You can use the 5 point harness up to 65lbs and then as a booster with or without the back up to 100lbs. These weren'...

I also like the Graco Nautilus and the fact that it can be a 5 point but change into a high back booster or a backless booster. My kids are 5 and almost 7 and they ar...

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Q: 3 Car Seats in a Mini-van    —Ferndale, MI

"I have to fit three car seats into my mini-van. Two are toddler convertible car seats, one is an infant seat. My mi..."

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I agree with the other poster!! I have the 2 younger ones in the captains chairs and the oldes in the back. The oldest is in a high back booster and can buckle her...

I don't think any configuration would be more or less safe for the children - just make sure that none of the seats wiggle and use latch if your van has it.

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Q: Question on Car Seats    —Antioch, TN

"I have 6 mo. old and I have a rear facing car carrier. The problem is that the weight limit on this carrier is 23 lbs..."

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They have to be backwards till they are a year old. If you are looking for a good car seat for the move I have the saftey 1st from Target (Walmart has them also). They...

Hi B.! I did the convertable carseat at 1 year/20lbs with my son & first daughter. However, Graco now makes a SafeSeat. It is an infant carrier that goes to 30lbs &...

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Q: What Is the Safest...    —Monroe, MI

"What is the safest suv out on the market today"

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M. I have heard BMW has the safest, but I am unsure. My hubby is an engineer for GM I will ask him and let you know.

Consumer reports magazine & every where else i have read is giving rave reviews to the honda pilot.

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Q: What to Do with a Car Seat That Was in an Accident?    —Millbrae, CA

"My infant son and I were in a car accident a month or so ago. We were both unhurt, though my car had to be towed and ..."

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Leave it for the trash truck.

I don't understand why it's unusable if the seat itself wasn't damaged. Was it damaged in any way? You said all the repairs were to the front end. This would be good i...

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Q: Car Seat Help Please for Tall & Husky Boys    —Saint Matthews, SC

"Hi everyone! My dilema is that I need to find new car seats for my almost 3 yr old boys. One twin is tall (39" 35l..."

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I have the apex 65 http://www.babyage.com/products/22-534bdw_safety_1st_safety_1st_apex_65_booster_car_seat.htm and it's good for the 5pt harness up to 65lbs (alth...

We have an Eddie Bauer car seat that actually grows with your child. It goes up to 100 lbs so we will not have to purchase a booster seat. Let me know if you'd like th...

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Q: Seeking a Safe Auto for My Family    —Batesville, MS

"I am looking at soon purchasing a new vehicle. I now have a Buick Rendevous and LOVE IT!! They no longer make this an..."

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Hi T., We bought a Saturn Relay last year (and of course they don't make them anymore) and I love it. It's got all the bells and whistles and it was reasonably pric...

i have to say personally American cars really suck unless you are buying a ford truck. there is no well made American car anymore which is sad. if you want a good car ...

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Q: Need Some Recommendations for Booster Seat for My 4 Year Old...    —Hatfield, PA

"I'm ready to switch my 10 month old from the infant seat to the convertible car seat, but I need a seat for my 4 year..."

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I agree that she is too little for a booster. She should be in a 5-point harness until at least 40 lbs (if not more). If you are not convinced, try searching on youtub...

To be perfectly honest with you, I think your 4 year old is still too small for a booster seat. I think the current guidelines are at least 40lbs and 3 years old. I fo...

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