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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Seeking Recommendations for Front-facing Seats    —Washington, MI

"Finally in the market for a front-facing seat. My son will be one year old in a couple of weeks. Any recommendations?..."

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I love our Alpha Omega by Cosco (sold at Target and Babies R Us-I think). You can adjust the shoulder straps without rethreading them by using leavers under the head ...

My son is the same age! We just bought him the Britax Boulevard. It was on the more expensive side however, I don't think you can put a price on their safety. It re...

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Q: Seat Belt    —Tucson, AZ

"I have my Pamphlet Finally down If you want it or to see It Please Send Email Adrr.I am always willing to listen to p..."

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Margarot, I am so sorry for you lose, I can not imagine the pain you must be feeling. I think it would be wonderful for you to share your story in the hope of savi...

M., I can't begin to understand how you are feeling. But, I am passionate about the seatbelt issue too. My license plate is BKLUP BB! What kind of help are you lo...

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Q: Do You like Your Kia Sedona?    —Olympia, WA

"I am looking for ladies who own or have owned a Kia Sedona. Do you have any problems with it? Do you like it? Is i..."

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We have a 2003 Sedona XL. I like ours for the most part. But here are the things I don't care for about it: *Not a lot of leg room in front, back or middle. *The sea...

I have a 2003 kia sedona so far it's worked good for me i love the space, it took a while to get used to driving it after driving a car but afterwards i love my van

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Q: Anyone with the Graco Snug Ride Infant Seat?    —Green Bay, WI

"I saw the consumer report on infant car seats. I know they ended up retracting the story but I still was impressed wi..."

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We have it, love it, and it is very user friendly. The bases are super easy to put in and take out and the carrier just snaps right it. I couldn't imagine anything e...

I have the snug ride and I love it. I think that it is really easy to operate...I am not sure how one could describe it as difficult?!? I love the fact that I can ju...

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Q: Looking for a SUV    —Cedar Park, TX

"I am looking into buying an suv. I have been looking at the smaller size ones. I currently have an acura car but my..."

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I believe the Honda Pilot has great safety ratings and the Lexus small SUV. I know because when I called to get a quote on the insurance they told me that Lexus has t...

I'm looking into buying an SUV myself, probably in January when they have their best deals. The only one I'm even considering, after months of research, is the Honda ...

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Q: Car Seat Recommendations    —Fort Worth, TX

"My little guy has just about outgrown his infant car seat so we are about to buy a convertable seat. He's nine mont..."

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My four year old is still in his car seat. It takes alot of time to get past the 40 pounds now recommended for the booster seat. I wish I had spent the money the fir...

I highly recommend the Britax Marathon. I have three children, ages 3,3, 22mths., and they all have one. All my children outgrew their infant carriers around 6 - 8 m...

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Q: The Best Booster Seat    —Dearborn, MI

"I am interested in moving my daughter to a new seat (which is my sons old car seat), so I want to get a booster seat ..."

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It's nice to see so many educated responses. So I'll just say my 5 yo just hit 40lb, and still has some to grow before she will reach the hight limit of our 5 point ca...

Our three year old has been in a booster seat for about 7 months now, and she just turned three. However, it was very hit in miss in the beginning and we spent a lot ...

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Q: Car Seat Checks ....    —Overland Park, KS

"My twins will finially be turning one in a few weeks. I've very anxious to turn their seat forward facing. Can anyo..."

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Your fire stations install car seats and make sure they are secure. I believe you just have to call them and find out the times. I have a five year old boy and twins b...

Call your local car dealership or insurance office, local hosp or OB unit might be able to help even. They might be able to either check the seats for you or at least...

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Q: Questions About Car Seats    —Fort Worth, TX

"Hi everyone. I have a questions about car seats. My two and half year old (who weighs about 30 pounds) has a car se..."

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Hi, I am a car seat tech and I would love to talk to you about car seats. There is a seat available at Babies R Us ( I can't remember the brand) but, it goes to 50lbs ...

I did a lot of research on car seats, my son is one year old and is 23 pounds. I wanted to keep him in a 5 point harness as long as possible. We purchased a Britax Reg...

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Q: Car Seat Question    —Saint Louis, MO

"Ok, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this, but here goes to get opinions. Yesterday I was in a car accident (cha..."

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I have been told that if you are in an accident, regardless if your children were in the car or not, that the car seats could have been damaged. But, before you go an...

I know the answer to the question! I was in an accident and my insurance company actually paid for a new car seat for me because they said they are not safe to use aft...

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