Booster Seat: First Years
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First Years Compass Booster Seat
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on November 13, 2010
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I am looking for a first years compass b540 booster carseat . They have them everywhere for sale online but I want to see it before I buy it. I have called Target, Wal...
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- I just bought this car seat, and like you, looked ALL over for it, it seems to only be sold online, as far as I could tell. I just switched my daughter over (she's 3, ...
- Just like you, my son was in a marathon a few years back and in winter we realized he was just too squished, so we purchased a compass. I'm sorry, I don't have the m...
- LOVE this booster! We had to order ours sight unseen as well with absolutely no regrets.
Booster Seat
Asked by L.G. from Charleston
on November 19, 2008
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Hi, we have our children in Graco convertable car seats in the middle row of our mini van. Our one child is about to outgrow his convertable carseat and we have his se...
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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 ...
- If your child is under 65lbs I would keep him harnessed! So many spinal injuries occur when I child is turned forward to soon or taken from a harnessed seat to a boost...
Booster Seat
Asked by A.O. from Dallas
on May 12, 2008
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My son is 4 1/2 years old and is 44 pounds and almost 43 inches tall. He is currently in a high back booster seat. At what point should/can I take off the back?
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- I know you got a lot of answers but I don't plan to take the back off until the seat belt goes across his shoulder correctly without it. My son is the same height as y...
- My son is turning five this month and he is just slightly bigger than your son is. I like the high back booster not only for the reasons mentioned (shoulder height of...
- My son is 6 years old, about 46 inches and 48 pounds. We still have him in the high back booster. We have a Graco, and the back has an adjustment to raise it as he g...
Car Seat / Booster Seat ?
Asked by J.S. from Pittsburgh
on October 29, 2010
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I haven't checked stores yet...wondering if there is such a thing as a convertible car seat / booster seat. I have a 6 month old baby that will need to move to a car ...
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- There have been a lot of posts about carseats recently...you should check those out along with the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association's website on guideli...
- See if a Graco Nautilus will fit the bill for your needs.
- Your Britax Marathon I would believe should be fine - they have I want to say a 5 or 6 year period of life where they are considered "safe". Maybe even longer. I thi...
Recommendations for Booster Car Seat
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on July 7, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
Our 17 month old daughter is petite and we've been able to use the same car seat since she was born. However, she is getting taller and I think she has...
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- We used the Britax Boulevard and loved it. My daughter who just turned 4 has finally outgrown hers and is just now in a high-back booster. If you check on Craigslist...
- www.kyledavidmiller.org is a great website full of info on car seats.
- At 17-months, you want a convertible carseat. I recommend this blog: http://carseatnanny.blogspot.com/ She buys and analyzes a bunch of different carseats and gives...
Convertible Booster Seat?
Asked by A.F. from Stationed Overseas
on March 1, 2011
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Ok so my husband and I live in South Korea, of course the laws of driving here are way different then in the US. I just recently had a WIC appointment and when I go th...
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- You should find a seat that will allow you to rear face. Just because the laws are different over there doesn't make it any safer.
- Convertible seats and booster seats are two different things. Convertible seats can be rear facing or forward facing. sometimes they can also function as a booster s...
- I would find a convertible seat that is not a booster for now. Your son should Rear Face at least til he's 1, but the current US recommendation is to the limit of the ...
Booster Seat/ Car Seat Question
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on March 26, 2011
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I've been following the news on the new recommendations for car seats, and wondering what I should do about our seats. For my 6 year old, we have a "belt positioning"...
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- The older seats with harness only go up to 40 lbs but pretty much any combo seat that has come out in the last few years goes higher. Most go to 65, a few to 80 or 10...
- We have our 3 year old, who is 43 inches and about 45lbs, in a 5pt harness still. We have a Graco MyRide 65 and he fits in it wonderfully. It goes up to 65lbs. Our 21 ...
- For your older child you may want to look into a RSTV (Ride Safer Travel Vest, link from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/RideSafer-Car-Seat-Travel-Vest/dp/B000KCV61U) I...
Booster Seat
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on September 17, 2011
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Any recommendations for a booster seat? I have a 3.5 yo who is about 40 lbs and probab;y about 40+ inches. We have a Britax Marathon Convertible which I can still us...
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- Here is a link to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's ratings for boosters: http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/boosters/default.html Good luck!
- I got the Britax SGL booster. I love the brand and this booster has a lot of safety features that I really liked: http://momspotted.com/2011/01/britax-parkway-sgl-be...
- Hi! We have the Compass and the Graco Turbo Booster. Both have great safety ratings, but I liked the Compass better for younger kids because it has side-impact prote...
When Is a Booster Appropriate?
Asked by J.B. from Atlanta
on August 7, 2009
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I have a 3 year old, she meets the manufacturer requirements for a booster seat, but I am unclear as to what the laws are, is she still to young and needs a harness ca...
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- Added after 2 new posts: Susanna, there are 3 seats that can now go to 40lbs Rear Facing. Radian carseats September 08 and newer. Graco My ride, Safety First Comple...
- My 3 year old loves her Graco Nautilus that has the 5 point harness. I believe she'll be in the 5 point until 65 pounds at which point she'll move to the shoulder bel...
- She is not yet old enough to be put into a booster....a child of that age must continue to be strapped into a car seat
Convertible Carseat
Asked by J.V. from Harrisburg
on September 5, 2010
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I am searching for a convertible carseat for my 13 month old son. We have a Britax Roundabout that I'm basically happy with, but it is a little tight at the crotch bel...
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- I have an Evenflo Triumph and LOVE IT! It's extremely easy to adjust and install. It is somewhat large, though but I think most convertable seats are.
- The new marathon has a new longer crotch strap. Check it out!
- I agree with Kim, I also have one of the Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 and my 14 month old daughter loves it! It even still reclines so it is easier for them to fall asleep in...
