Car Seats
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Volvo XC90 Car Seat
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on January 21, 2009
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wanted to see if any one has had the Volvo XC90 and used the built in car seat, if so do you think its as safe or safer than a conventional booster? My Son just turned...
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- You are right, it is MUCH safer to keep him in a 5 point harness until he is at least 40 pounds or more - depending if your car seat has a harness weighted to 40 or ab...
- Good morning M., I had a problem with my daughter in the 5 point harness seat. She would play with the straps over her shoulders and take em off. I would put them ti...
- Hi M., I just bought an XC90 and I love it! My son is 3 years old, 33 pounds and just over 38 inches tall. He loves the booster seat cuz it makes him feel l...
Booster Car Seat
Asked by H.K. from Milwaukee
on November 9, 2006
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I was woundering the safe age to put my son in a booster car seat (backless). He's 14 months and weighs 26 pounds. All the seats say 30+ pounds. I just want to be safe...
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- Please do not put your 14 month old in a booster seat. He is WAY too young. If you have financial issues about buying an appropriate carseat for him please contact you...
- He should be 3 years old, and 40 pounds. There are a few boosters out there that are rated for 30 pounds,(one backless off the top of my head, and a few high back) but...
- here is a video on booster seat safety. i'll confess- i haven't watched it myself, but it has generated a ton of discussion on another list that i'm on. ~~W. http://ww...
Car Seat Needed on Bus?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on August 29, 2007
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We are interested in using the park and ride from South Dale Mall to the fair. Do we need a car seat or is it legal to go without one? Any ideas on a different option?...
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- No carseat needed on any public form of transportation including: bus train plane taxi limo I've used one when I could but many many times I've skipped it or...
- No car seat needed on the public bus!
- B., In those magazines on the airplanes they have these special harnesses for children riding on public transporation. They aren't as protective as a traditional c...
Traveling with Convertible Car Seat
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on May 17, 2011
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My husband, 2 year old daughter and I are flying to Atlanta next month. This is the first time she will have her own plane seat. I'm wondering if we should bring our B...
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- i always bring my britax roundabout on our flights for my 2 year old. it fits fine and it seems to be so much easier for my kids to be in something more comfortable t...
- I don't travel with my Britax because I'm afraid of what will happen to it. You can always bring your carseat on board and have your daughter sit in it. That doesn't...
- As long as you are traveling with your husband I recommend bringing your own carseat. It is a royal pain trying to get that thing down the aisle along with your child...
Car Seat Suggestions?
Asked by K.B. from Hattiesburg
on August 26, 2006
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What is your favorite car seat? I need something EASY! My daughter will be 1 next month. I really don't want to spend $250 on a seat. THANKS!
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- I got the Graco Zephyr and I love it. Here is the Target link. Last car seat you will need to buy! http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_2/601-###-###-####-...
- Hi!! My daughter just turned one and we have the Evenflo Triumph. I like it because you can adjust the straps using a knob on the side of the seat. Also, it is curv...
- my son will be one end Oct and we needed a second car seat (convertible) to get us through one more month until we turn it around. We found a Graco convertible online...
My Baby Doesn't like Her Car Seat
Asked by B.W. from Indianapolis
on December 11, 2006
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I have an almost three month old little girl. She hates riding in her car seat. Everytime we go somewhere she almost cries the entire time in the car. I have tried ...
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- Have you tried dangling a portable mobile or some rings or something from the handle for her to look at? or give a toy to play with while she is the car? it will kee...
- Yeah...first of all leave her in it even if she's awake...if you get in a wreck and she's not in that car seat it can cost her her life. You may know how well you driv...
- It could be possible that it HURTS her to be in it. You know how, if your back hurts, it's very painful to sit in certain positions. Try adding a little extra padding ...
Car Seat Checks ....
Asked by J.A. from Kansas City
on February 2, 2008
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My twins will finially be turning one in a few weeks. I've very anxious to turn their seat forward facing. Can anyone tell me where they do car seat checks in the Ov...
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- Your fire stations install car seats and make sure they are secure. I believe you just have to call them and find out the times. I have a five year old boy and twins b...
- Call your local car dealership or insurance office, local hosp or OB unit might be able to help even. They might be able to either check the seats for you or at least...
- I was told you could call 1-888-327-4236 mon thru friday and get locations
Car Seat "Coolers"
Asked by K.E. from Phoenix
on June 4, 2008
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It's getting hot out and I am curious about those cooler things for car seats (I think you put them in the freezer and then put them on the car seat to cool it before ...
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- Hi, Yes it is worth the $$ I bought one and love it. Keep it in the freezer and take it out when you are heading out. Keeps the seat nice and cool. I think it i...
- I got one on ebay for $30 or $35 last year and I love it!! It is the same kind that is sold in the USA Baby & kids store for $50, it is called the cold seat. Check o...
- I didn't know they had these! I have made my own and it works great! I take regular ice packs like for sports injuries with the gel inside and freeze them inside a z...
Car Seat Installation
Asked by N.R. from Dallas
on August 14, 2006
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8 months and half pregnant, I need to get my infant car seat installed in my car.
Does anybody know of a good place that could do this around Lakewood area?
Thank y...
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- The Fire Dept also installs it for you for free. Good Luck
- N., I would try your local fire station. Most are happy to assist with the installation of car seats and they do it for free!
- Childrens Medical Center has an excellent program to help with the car seat intallation. We need it right before our little boy was born. It is on Monday afternoons....
Napping in Car Seat
Asked by D.W. from Los Angeles
on November 24, 2010
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my baby (a very active 3 month old) rarely naps for more than 30 min unless i take him out in his car seat. then he usually falls asleep and will sometimes stay asleep...
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- "they" say you shouldn't do this and you shouldn't do that. Sometimes its about survival and if this is what you need to do to survive then do it.
- J had reflux and we kept him sleeping, daytime naps and nights, in a bouncy seat. It reclines about the same amount as a carry car seat so I think it is okay. It is ...
- Hi D., You're right, laying in a carseat/ swing to sleep isn't the best. I would also be concerned that he isn't learning to sleep in his bed/ on his own. I'v...
