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Car Seat Delima!
Asked by H.A. from Denver
on April 26, 2010
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Hi mamas, my husband and I are struggling with what kind of car seat to get, we received a big car seat as a gift, but are wondering if a infant seat with stroller com...
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- I think something to consider when carseat shopping is your climate. If the weather gets below freezing and you have a carseat that is installed in the car, then you b...
- We've always had the car seat carriers to tote baby around. Now we have the stoller combo which is wonderful... the base of the car seat stays put and the car seat ca...
- I think the infant carseats are a blessing. It is wonderful to be able to carry a newborn into a shopping mall, a restaurant or any other venue from the car without wa...
Used Car Seat
Asked by S.D. from Philadelphia
on May 19, 2013
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My car seats are now 6 years old. What should I do with them? I understand they are only good for 6 years. They have been in storage and never in an accident. It seem...
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- S.: There are car seat recycling centers. I would not purchase a used car seat - technology changes, the weather degrades the plastic...the white line you see in...
- I took all the padding, straps, etc., off and took ours to the recycling center. Good Will and places like that aren't allowed to take them any more. I know it feels...
- If you do not want to throw them out (straps cut, take off the covers - some like the Britax are worth money, even if the seat is too old), ask your local child seat p...
How Do You Keep Snacks and Drinks in the Car?
Asked by M.T. from San Francisco
on July 21, 2008
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Hi, ok, I have this nagging issue that I can not focus on long enough to resolve so I'm hoping that by putting it out there some one else might have already created th...
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- Perhaps you could throw some dried fruit in the mix--that would keep well. The main thing I wanted to caution you about is leaving plastic bottles with water in the ca...
- Hi- My much-better-organized friend had a medium-sized cooler - one of those hard plastic deals with handles - that went out to the car every morning and was repacked...
- A healthy snack that we love are dried fruit bars (like fruit leather). I started out getting these at Trader Joes but discovered that Target also has an organic sect...
Son Hates Riding in Car
Asked by N.E. from Indianapolis
on June 21, 2008
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Help.. My son hates riding in the car. He is about 13 months and is fine for the first five minutes then starts to get mad and cry. I have tried everything giving hi...
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- You can try to give him a decongestant to see if it helps. Sometimes pressure builds up in their ears making them feel sick in the car. I have a son who still fusse...
- I agree, I switched my son to front facing at 12 months.. he was just too big to face backward anymore. I recently went on a road trip w/ the kids too, if you can affo...
- so sorry, i don't really have that much advice...more encouragement! our daughter is the same way, she screams & cries when in her car seat & has since the day we brou...
Baby Cries While Riding in Car
Asked by R.P. from Los Angeles
on August 6, 2008
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My 9-week old baby cries while riding in the car. At first, she only cries when the vehicle is stopped. After a few red lights, however, she cries continuously. I h...
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- Hi R., My son used to cry if the sun was in his eyes. A shade on the back windows may help. Good luck. The baby will out grow this eventually.
- I had a niece cry for car rides-yes she grew out of it.
- my son used to do the same thing. he just didn't like the carseat and they can't really see anything but the sky and the inside of the car. do you have a car mobile ...
Car Seat for a Preemie
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on May 29, 2009
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I have a friend whose 4 lb grandbaby will be coming home soon. Does anyone know anything about a car seat especially for preemies? Does anyone have one they are willin...
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- check with the hospital. when car seats were first being enforced, there were hospitals providing car seats but that was like over 20 years ago:)
- I do not think there are special car seats for preemies. My son came home at 3 lbs and we just used a regular car seat and the only thing you can add to the car seat ...
- I had two preemies and we used regular infant carriers. They say they are for 5 to 20 lbs., but if the baby is in NICU they will do a car seat test before they let the...
Car Seat to a Booster?
Asked by R.S. from Kansas City
on October 23, 2008
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I am at a crossroads and do not know what to do. My son is 40lbs, and 40", he is 2.5 years old. We have the Safety 1st Intera in my car and my husband's car. He is ...
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- If you go to your local Highway Patrol office, police department, or Fire Department they can tell you what is safest. Each department generally has a certified car s...
- Contact your local Fire Dept. some provide appropriate car seats for free. I run an in home care and one of my mom's just couldn't afford the next size up. I called ...
- he is absolutely to young to be in a booster his upper part of body isn't strong enough to hold him and in the event of a car crash he can be severly damaged.I have a ...
Britax Car Seats?
Asked by M.A. from Denver
on May 4, 2009
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We currently are using the Britax companion and have loved it so far. But, the summer is approaching and it is deep purple and hot. We also feel that our 8 month old g...
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- Hi Tracy - the next seat you will purchase will not be one that uses a base like an infant carrier. It will be a convertible seat (one that can be used rear facing or ...
- http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/ We have the Roundabout(DS was RF until 2years old and he used it FF until he was just over 3) and then he got the Regent.
- First I have to admit to not reading hte other responses;) We have the Britax Decathalon, but I wished me would have sprung for the Boulevard, it has a way better stra...
Keeping Your Car Clean (Inside)
Asked by N.D. from Portland
on December 17, 2010
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i've seen other moms' cars at preschool and they are practically spotless inside. the car is low on my priority list. the only time i think about it is when i get in...
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- Ha sounds just like me. I drive a fuel efficient compact car and meanwhile im surrounded by sparkling pristine SUVs/minivans. I chose for the smaller car, better gas m...
- I'm with your hubby and kids. The car is the last on my priority list. Now, if I can just keep my house from looking like it's been robbed, then I am making strides!
- If I ever get a new car, I will forbid any eating or drinking in it. No exceptions. And I will keep wetwipes to clean dirty kids hands off. I too have noticed th...
Deciding to Buy a Car or Suv
Asked by E.E. from Minneapolis
on December 10, 2007
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I am expecting my second child at the end of January and am currently driving a Honda Civic, 2 door. So, I obviously need a new car. I have really enjoyed my Honda, so...
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- I bought a minivan when baby #2 was on his way. A minivan with a remote control key fob is sooo much easier than a car; I'd have the preschooler in one hand, the baby...
- I wanted an SUV too, but monitarily we couldn't afford one. We went with a Minivan and I'm soooo glad we did. I can't believe how much I've filled up the back on tri...
- Hi E., I've got to tell you I just love my Camry. It easily fits 2 car seats, the trunk is huge and it gets around 28 mpg (it's a 4 cylinder, but it's not doggy). It...
