Booster Seat
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When Can a Child Move to a Booster Seat?
Asked by S.G. from Philadelphia
on June 2, 2008
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I have a 3 year old son who is the size of a 5 year old. We battle at the car seat everytime we try to go out in the car. I was thinking that a booster seat might be...
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- Hi S.! My husband's a state trooper and he's also a certified car seat safety inspector. Legally, he needs to be in a regular car seat until he's 4 yr old and 40 lbs...
- Hi S., I haven't had a chance to read the replies so hopefully I'm not duplicating. My daughter is also VERY large for her age (especially tall) - she is 3 1/2 and al...
- S., I would check on the PA Dept of Transportation website for ages/weights, etc. I agree with a high backed booster IF he's old/heavy enough to move him. My son is...
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.
Looking for a Narrow Booster Seat
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on June 2, 2010
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Dear Mamas,
I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey. Next year my daughters will be in kindergarten and first grade. I would like to be able to carpool with some friends, but i...
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- I can put 3 across in my backseat but it's not easy AND it requires that I get out of the truck to do it. I have a 5 & 6 yr. My five yr old sits in a radian 5 pt harne...
- Sunshine Kids Radian 80 is the narrowest on the market but it's actually a convertible car seat so you're talking $200+. They also have the Monterrey which goes to a ...
- I also was going to suggest the Sunshine Radian. It's the narrowest seat out there. I have friends that have cars that use one or more of these to fit three seats into...
Looking for a Good Booster Seat
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on October 21, 2009
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Hello,
my oldest has almost outgrown his carseat and I need to get him a booster soon. Do any of you have advice about one that you love (or hate)? I am looking for ...
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- Ditto about sticking with a 5 point for as long as possible. My eldest is 6 1/2, and she's still in a 5 point, much to her chagrine. She'll stay in it until she's tr...
- Ditto on Segal's-- they are fantastic! I took my daughter and they let her sit in the boosters to try them out and they showed me what to look for. I haven't bought on...
- I love the Graco Nautilus. It is a harness seat up to 65 pounds! (This is the safest). It can be used as a high-back or backless booster from 40-100 pounds. Very ve...
What's Safer? Booster or Harness Strap Seat?
Asked by L.C. from Denver
on June 19, 2011
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Ok so once a kid meets the height/weight requirements to get them out of the harness strap seat and into a booster (w/ back or w/o) what is the safer option? Is it a b...
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- Here's a video on the importance of keeping your child in a 5-point harness: http://www.elitecarseats.com/New-on-ECS/5-point-harness/index.cat My guess is that man...
- It's a bit pricey but graco nautilus 5 point harness goes up to 65lbs and comes with the booster to 100 lbs. I don't think a child would need up to 100lbs but I don't ...
- I'm sorry but.....are you serious? To answer your what happened they make seats that harness to higher weight ex. Graco my ride 65 now if your child outgrows that t...
Question About Checking Booster Seat as Baggage for Flight
Asked by C. from Tampa
on September 27, 2007
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We are flying in a couple of weeks and will need to bring my 6 year old's booster seat with us. I know she can't use this on the airplane, so do I need to purchase so...
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- We flew Allegiant Airlines earlier this summer, and we decided not to check our son's car seat, but to take it on the plane, and I'm glad that we didn't because when w...
- I have seen seats on the baggage claim belt in a clear plastic trash bag tied up (for protection I think from the cargo hold)
- When I traveled a few months ago w/an infant I had to bring along her pack n' play. I flew Southwest and they had a large plastic bag to put it in when we checked in....
Car Booster Seat High Back or Low
Asked by L.M. from Salinas
on January 18, 2009
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I have a 4 year old who weights 43 lbs. and is ready for a car booster seat. Does it matter if I get a high back or a low one? What brands do you recommend?
Thanks!
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- If your car has head support it is not necessary to have a high back booster.
- I'd call your local Highway Patrol Carseat Division. They are so helpful. They cannot give you a recomendation but they can tell you the law. I cannot remember for ...
- Hi mom, I felt the need to write as I have a 4 year old at the same weight and we just recently went through the same discussions. Please take a look at the new r...
How Long in a Carseat?
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on July 21, 2005
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How long should a child remain in a carseat? I have a five-year-old who is still in one. He is at the age where we are dropping off/picking up some of his friends for ...
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- Check out these great websites for more info - also, there are boosters from Britax which are superb. The new one is the "Parkway" - goes to 100 lbs. I know the Righ...
- I think it's more about the placement of the shoulder seat belt on your son and not the weight. Is he in a booster seat or a car seat? A booster (I think you can get ...
- Hi Nikki....Would you mind forwarding responses you receive on this question to me??? I have a 4 1/2 year old - and my world revolves around her, too!! And, she has ...
Booster Seats
Asked by K.H. from Houston
on June 20, 2011
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My 3 1/2 yr old is getting too big for her car seat and she weighs 40 pounds. Her head is already above the back of the seat. My pedi. suggested a booster with a five ...
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- Britax makes a couple of models that will work well beyond 40 pounds and also accommodates taller children. Here is why we choose to use a 5-point harness system: ht...
- Absolutely Britax! Love their car seats...yes, may be expensive, but we are talking about safety and to me, I'll pay it! They are sturdier, solid seats, that look ve...
- We have the Evenflo Generations 65. We couldn't spend what the Britax cost, and we've been happy.
Safe BOOSTER SEAT Advice Needed
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on April 28, 2008
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I'm looking for a booster seat I can use for my 4yo child. I want it to be safe and would prefer a 5-point harness. Anyone out there have a safe seat that they love?...
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- Just a suggestion--have your daughter actually sit in the car seat before you buy it. Even if it's just on the floor at the store. Every kid's legs and back are diff...
- M., SO GLAD you mean a HARNESSED BOOSTER SEAT - so many parents are putting their little 4 year olds in boosters too early..... Either Graco Nautilus...you can u...
- graco nautilus 5 pt harnes to 65 pounds goes to a backed booster then goes to a backless booster we loves it
