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Updated Feb 11, 2012

Q: Switching from Car Seat to Booster Seat    —Arnold, MO

"I am wondering when do you switch from a car seat to a booster seat? Our car seats say 40 pounds and I know our daug..."

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The law in MO is your child has to be at least 4 years old to be in a booster. So, I would just look into getting a car seat with a higher weight limit. http://www...

I think you have to wait till they are 40 lbs and 4 years old but i could be wrong i would check it out before you switch.

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Q: Chevy Equinox - Yes or No for Family    —Morrisville, PA

"Well my van has finally seen its last days and it'll cost me more than I can afford to have it fixed. We went looking..."

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A., Your headed in the right direction. I am a chevy girl :). I drive a Trailblazer and absolutely love it. I probally would have went for the Equinox if I didn't h...

Does the van your want to buy have a warranty on it? If you have a mechanic you trust see if you can take it to him and have him check it over. If the place or person ...

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Q: Toddler Seat    —Chicago, IL

"Hi- We are going this weekend to buy my 3 1/2 year old son a new booster seat for the car and wanted to know if anyo..."

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Both Combi and Cosco make a booster that starts at 33 or 30 pounds respectively. Good luck!

Hi C.- There are seats out there for 30lbs and up (backless booster). I found mine at Target. I found it while going through the Sunday Shopping Ads...I believe it'...

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Q: Booster Seat    —Summerville, SC

"Hi, we have our children in Graco convertable car seats in the middle row of our mini van. Our one child is about to ..."

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You need to check your car manual to make sure you are able to use LATCH in the middle. Most cars do not allow this and if in an accident then its your fault if someth...

You might want to double check your middle vehicle seat and your owners manual as most vehicles don't have LATCH for the middle seat, only the side seats. As far ...

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Q: Carseat Recommendations    —Fort Worth, TX

"I'm looking into buying the next carseat for when my baby reaches 30 lb. Does anyone have any recs for what would be..."

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Britax..we bought another one at first, and ended up returning it and buying the Britax...they have the top safety ratings (all of the Britax lines one) and they are p...

We have been happy with the Nautilus......buy it online (amazon) for best price.....we have one for each of our children!!! Definitely fit in my car better than their ...

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Q: Need Rec on Car Seat for Toddler (30 Lbs)    —Lockport, IL

"I am shopping for a new car seat for my toddler. My 7 month old is ready to move up to a covertible seat from his inf..."

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http://www.albeebaby.com/sa1stsibiboc.html Safety 1st Signature - Biltmore Booster Car Seat by Safety 1st Product Description Shipping Info Returns & Excha...

I follow the 4 years, 40 inches and 40 lbs suggested guideline for moving a toddler into a booster seat. With that and considering your son's age/ht/wt, I'd recommend...

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Q: Advice About a Mom That Doesn't Always Use a Carseat for Her Toddler    —Kenmore, WA

"So this is a really tough one. I have a sister-in-law that doesn't always put her toddler in a car seat. most of th..."

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So I guess I would be the one to say - its none of your business what she does or doesnt do with her child. Is it unsafe - yes. Is she placing her child in potentail h...

Well.... if she rides in your car and won't buckle the toddler in a car seat, booster or in a regular seat belt.. don't start the car until it happens. That's a simpl...

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Q: Changing to a Booster Seat? When and Why?    —Minneapolis, MN

"When can you move a child to a booster seat from a car seat? We need something for our second car and I don't know i..."

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I'd stay in a car seat (w/ a 5 point harness) as long as you can. My 4 year old is still in a carseat but we recently brought another 4 year old friend of hers home i...

We just went through this, since my fast-growing infant son has usurped my toddler's old car seats. I got a 5-pt. harness seat by Sunshine Kids (the Radian 80) that i...

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Q: Comedy Defensive Driving    —Fort Worth, TX

"Yes, my hubby is the one that needs to take it this time! I did it several years ago through a DVD at Blockbuster, an..."

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I think Ryan's off of 820 between Holiday Lane and Rufe Snow in North Richland Hills has that. I live in far North Hurst and don't know of a restaurant that has that a...

My hubby went to "Golden Corral" about a year ago and I think they all do the comedy defensive driving. Also, Hyenias does comedy defensive driving. Hope that helps.

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Q: IL Law on Booster Seats?    —Schaumburg, IL

"Hi Moms- I am wondering if any of you know what the IL Law states about Booster Seats? My son is 3 and 32 pounds...."

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My understanding is they have to be 4 and 40 pounds and stay in a booster until they're 8 or 80 pounds. I could be wrong, I just moved here from NC but the laws are pr...

Here is the IL laws: Child safety seats * All children ages 12 and under should ride in the back seat. * Make sure your children are properly restrained every t...

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