Birth Plan: Graco Safeseat
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Convertible Car Seat for My 7.5 Month Old Daughter
Asked by J.L. from Roanoke
on July 2, 2008
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Hi everyone,
Our 7.5 month old dd hates traveling in her infant car seat (Graco SafeSeat). Whether it's driving just down the road or 30 minutes or 4 hours, she hate...
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- Hi J.! My daughter hated the car seat as well. All I had to do was approach my van and she would start squirming and crying. I had a convertible car seat from my son...
- In general, you should change to a convertible only after she has outgrown the infant one. Infant car seats are considered a bit safer. My son is ten months old and ...
- My son went into a marathon at 2 months old. He SCREAMED at the top of his lungs every time I put him in the infant seat. Absolutely loved the marathon. My 2nd and ...
Infant Car Seat, Stroller Questions
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on December 29, 2008
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Hi - I have several questions. We were considering buying 2 car seats, but is it better/the same to just purchase another base? Then, I assume you just need to remembe...
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- I have the Graco Safeseat carseat and stroller travel system. They are pretty girl colors and match both the stroller and carseat. Living in MN and having the freezing...
- I think you got some good advice here. It is very convenient to be able to carry your child into places and not have to wake them up. Personally I used the Chicco sy...
- These are not dumb questions. I personally like having one car seat and two bases because then you don't have to wake the baby to take them out of the carseat at dayc...
Graco Snugride or Safeseat?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on January 18, 2009
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Do you have one of the following: Graco Snugride (up to 22lbs), the Snugride 32 (up to 32lbs), and the Safeseat (up to 30lbs)? What made you decide to go with the one...
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- Graco seats are wonderful and have the highest safty ratings for infant car seats. We had a Snugride for our first two and loved it. Then it became outdated and we b...
- Do not get the safeseat? Are you really planning on carrying around 32 lbs. Also, your child may not want to be stuck in the almost laying down position that an i...
- My first 2 babies had the sungride and I loved them. My third got the safeseat which I like but it's not as compact and easy to lug around as the safe seat. It went hi...
Graco ComfortSport?
Asked by M.F. from Chicago
on July 30, 2008
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Does anyone have any thoughts on the Graco ComfortSport? My husband and I are getting an infant carrier at first and a britax boulevard for my car when the baby out-g...
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- I would like to recommend a carrier carseat, base and snap n go combo. Even if you plan to get your little girl out each time and "wear" her in a carrier or hold her,...
- I have it for my 2 year old, and we love it! I actually just bought another one for my one year old too! But...I would use the Graco Snug Ride (which has the highest s...
- I have that carseat. Overall, it's okay -- it was priced right, so we went with that one. The things I don't like about it, is unlike the Britax, sometimes the strap...
Favorite Car Seat for Infants
Asked by D.S. from San Antonio
on May 19, 2009
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I am expecting our 4th child in a few weeks. My older 3 had an infant carrier, but outgrew it within 2 or 3 months. It is expired now and I need a new seat for this ...
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- Britax car seats are very good. They r very sturdy and safe car seats. They r a little pricy but worth it because u can get one that is rear and forward facing. Hop...
- You've received lots of advice. One caution on craigslist or any other used carseat. Make sure you find out the history of a seat. If it has been in a collision, th...
- Be sure to visit this site so that you can make the best possible choice for your little one. We have a Recaro because it allows your child to remain rear facing (saf...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
Car Seat Dilemma
Asked by J.P. from Detroit
on February 17, 2009
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I have a 9 and a half month old daughter who is almost too tall for her infant seat. One more inch and she will have outgrown it. Right now she weighs just uner 18 pou...
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- I second what many others have said... move her to the safer seat. My experience was that my children would stay asleep even during transitions (I couldn't believe it!)
- Spen the extra money and get a Britax. I had a Graco Comfort Sport and the straps would rub on my daughter's neck. Yes they were adjusted properly, I even took it to...
- I would move her into the bigger seat. I have used the Britax Roundabout convertible car seat and its awesome! It is one of the best and safest models on the market.
Car Seats
Asked by Y.O. from New York
on February 1, 2010
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Ok, so I'm torn and the budget is low. I'm having a baby in about a month, so I'm in the middle of prepping my bag and I also need to choose a baby car seat. There's ...
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- It sounds like this may be your first baby, but if it's not, or if you know of anyone who has a car seat or other baby gear that is too old to be handed down, Babies R...
- I got a free car seat from my local police department. Some (not all) have them available.
- Get a covertible seat, don't get an infant car seat if you want to save money. I had both but it wasn't necessary, plus my daughter grew out of her infant car seat pr...
Looking for Experienced Users of Convertible Carseats and What You Recommend
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on July 8, 2008
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My almost 10 month old is quickly outgrowing her Graco Safe Seat (lengthwise, not weight) and we have pretty much been leaving it in the car and just taking her out wh...
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- If you're daughter is already outgrowing the Graco I wouldn't go with the Alpha Omega. They are outgrown in height long before they are outgrown in weight (I have 2 o...
- We have two Alpha Omega carseats (I think one is Elite, I don't remember). We really like them. I recommend them to everyone who asks. They recline very easily, are...
- We had an Alpha Omega convertible carseat that both of our kids used. I really liked it. (It was purchased about 7 years ago, but I assume they still make them about ...
Infant Car Seat Vs. Convertible Car Seat
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on January 8, 2009
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I'm a first-time Mom to be (in April) and have been trying to figure out what type of car seat to buy. I've had several people tell me their children grew out of the ...
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- I love my Britax seats (they are not convertable). One goes up to a high weight (over 40 ...maybe 60?) I did use a hand me down convertable when my daughter was ...
- The infant seat has been a lifesaver for me because that is the only place my son will nap -- either there or on my lap after nursing! So if he falls asleep in the car...
- I loved my infant seat. It is so easy to take the baby in and out of the car and put them in the stroller with it, especially if they are sleeping. I never really ca...
