Car Seats: Older Child, Britax
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Car Seat
Asked by N.H. from Corpus Christi
on June 22, 2008
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My son is 8 months old and weighs 22 pounds. It is time to buy a new car seat. I need suggestion on buying a convertible car seat. Currently we have the baby trend car...
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- The Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 carseat received the highest safety rating with the highest ease of use rating. Cosco, who makes the Eddie Bauer seat, has a generic version av...
- We had the same problem with my daughter who outgrew hers at 7 months. We got the Britax Roundabout. LOVE IT. It's small, lightweight and easy to move. It has two ...
- The Britax Roundabout Carseat is wonderful. You can use it both in both back and forward facing positions. It is pricey, but the safety ratings are great (and who c...
Car Seat
Asked by H.A. from Chicago
on March 30, 2011
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My lil girl turned 3 in February. She has met the 30 lb marker according to the car seat where we can use the car seatbelt.
i have noticed the seat completely moves n...
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- Please buy a new seat that will allow you to harness her!
- There are tons of carseats on the market now that have 5 point harnesses that allow for taller and heavier children. ... Graco Nautilus Britax Frontier Britax Ma...
- Oh mylanta, at only 3yrs old and 30lbs she NEEDS TO BE IN A HARNESSED CAR SEAT! She's sleeping, the seat is slipping, she's out of the belt.... how safe is she in a bo...
Car Seat Opinion
Asked by M.H. from New York
on January 6, 2010
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Hi! I am just investigating a car seat for my baby. She is 9 months and about 17 pounds. I am wondering which convertible car seat is good and why. I am looking at the...
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- We did a lot of research and went with the Britax Roundabout that we've used for both kids. Our daughter is almost outgrown it (height) at 21 months, but she's really...
- We have a Britax Marathon and its great. I think we started using it around 11 months and kept it rear facing until about 14 months. Our 22 month old is still using i...
- We have the EvenFlo Triumph Advance and love it. It's much less expensive than the Britax.
Recommendation on Convertible Car Seat?
Asked by C.B. from Madison
on January 7, 2009
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My little one has quickly outgrown her infant car seat, so I'm looking for a convertible car seat that will last her a while. Any recommendations? I've heard Britax is...
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- We've owned a Roundabout and currently use a Marathon and a Maxi-Cosi Priori. Although the Britax are simple and nice, the Marathon fit but was huge in the back seat ...
- I too am looking for a convertible car seat. I have a 7 1/2 month old little girl who is ready to be done with the infant seat. My friend just bought the Marathon and ...
- Definitely the Britax Marathon. It came highly recommend to me by many and I would highly recommend to others.
Britax Car Seat Advice
Asked by E.U. from New York
on January 26, 2008
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My 4 month old has outgrown his carrier seat. He's 27 inches already! I'm looking into carseats and it looks like the Britax seats are the way to go. I'm debating b...
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- I am in a similar situation. My son just turned 4 months and he is 19.5 lbs already. The Baby Trend Seat I have should go up to 22 lbs but because he is 26.5 inches l...
- We chose the Roundabout for the same reason - the Marathon took up too much space in our Subaru Outback. We have been very happy with it. We took it on an airplane la...
- Well, you're right... Britax is the way to go. I have both the Roundabout and the Marathon, and they're both great. But I too have a VW, and you're right about the siz...
When Give up the Car Seat
Asked by R.B. from Daytona Beach
on February 11, 2009
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My son is 4.5 yrs. old and I still have him ride in his car seat. He sits in the seat but it's fastened w/ a seat belt not the harness of the car seat. The car seat ...
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- a 5-pt harness is the SAFEST i have my 5.5 yr old in a 5-pt harness! I splurge and pay for BRITAX brand- the way I look at it is that I do not have money for a Volvo ...
- Hi Robin, I would get rid of the car seat and get him a backless booster seat. Based on the state recommendations in FL, it sounds like he is ready for that. You shou...
- There is great information on some of the other posts, regarding the legal requirements. As for me and my family, even if they fit the legal age/height/weight require...
Built in Car Seat
Asked by E.B. from Dallas
on May 14, 2007
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does anyone have a car/minivan that has a built in car seat? what kind of cars have these? are they safe?
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- We experienced it in a rental car once and didn't like it very much. I think it's safe and maybe even more than a regular car seat as it is right in the seat. But, it ...
- hey E.- the only one I know of is the Volvo XC90 (their SUV). It is the coolest thing, and they are very safe vehicles, too. My 5 year old is so thrilled that he doe...
- Just so you know, I had a van that had the seat built in and I think that the Britax using the latch system was more comfortalble and very secure.. The seat would not ...
Any Advice on a Good Forward Facing Car Seat That Is Not a Britax or a Radian?
Asked by N.S. from Columbus
on April 20, 2008
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Hi everybody
It is time for us to think about putting our son in a forward facing car seat. I've looked at car seats extensively and am just not able to decide on on...
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- First, I read the previous posts . . . and you ABSOLUTELY need at 5 point harness for safety. We have several carseats and here's my opinion. Britax: We have the...
- We really like the eddie bauer (sp?) carseats, they can be used from birth until you no longer need a booster seat. Not too expensive, less than $100. I would not ge...
- Hi I have 2 comfort sport carseats from Graco. I won't purchase anything but Graco or Century. Which is now the same company. They crotch strap is adjustable. You j...
Big Boy Car Seat
Asked by R.S. from Charleston
on September 18, 2008
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I am starting my search on purchasing the front facing car seat for my 9 month old. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of car seat to get because there are...
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- The Britax Marathon is a great carseat. I researched carseats with my 1st child and had never heard of Britax and happened to find it online. After reading all the saf...
- Hey R.. I have started to research it as well for my eight month old and the Britax Marathon seems to be one of the best. I was actually at Costco yesterday and they...
- I have the Britax Decathalon for both of my kids and I love it!!! It goes up to 65 lbs and is tested as one of the safest available. It is a little pricey compared t...
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...
