Car Seats
Results 191-200 from 9,513 articles
Infant Car Seat
Asked by T.H. from Rochester
on November 29, 2007
-
Hello everyone!
Can anyone recommend a great rear facing infant car seat? After having ours inspected, we've decided it is better to replace it. I know it all depends...
Answers
- I think any graco seat is the best one for rear facing. I have 4 kids and they have all had their own graco seats and we have never had a problem.
- We used the graco snugride for my second child and loved it. It was light and easy to use and adjust the straps and got great ratings.
- We have recently purchased the Britax Roundabout due to it's reviews, both consumer and parent. It is amazing and we love it. Easy to install. Easy to use. It's pr...
Advice on Car Seat
Asked by L.F. from Tyler
on August 29, 2008
-
My daughter will be one year old next month and she is still in her infant carrier. It is definitely time for a bigger car seat. I have read the Britax brand has great...
Answers
- Hi LF, It wasn't that long ago that we were facing the same decision you are now (our son is now 16 mos old, but outgrew his infant carrier between 8 and 9 mos of age...
- We wanted the safety of a Britax without spending the money, so we bought a Fisher Price Safe Voyage. It's made by Britax - the same as ... one of them - the Marathon...
- I'd check out Consumer Reports to see what they have to say on the most recent batch of car seats. Many that people swear by do not perform well even in the low-speed...
Car Seat Direction Question...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 26, 2010
-
I know you're supposed to wait until 12 months to switch a convertible carseat from rear facing to forward facing, but my son is 10 months old and 22lbs... is it still...
Answers
- I have been told by my pediatrician, and also read in literature that REAR facing is ALWAYS safest for children of this age group. In fact, many people say to keep you...
- Most pediatricians are now recommending rear facing until age two these days. "Rear-facing carseats are NOT a safety risk just because a child's legs are bent at the ...
- it only makes sense to go by weight and size, not age. khairete S.
Looking for Next Car Seat...
Asked by E.S. from Washington DC
on May 2, 2008
-
Can anyone give me advice on a good car seat? My baby girl is reaching the weight limit on the first one and I need to get the next step. Anyone have one that they lo...
Answers
- We have the britex marathon for my daughter which has been great, but a bit pricey. (although, something you may not know-if you have an accident, you can send the car...
- Go for the Britax. Yes, you will wince at the price BUT it goes to 65 pounds which most do not. You will probably get 1-2 more years out of it for that reason.
- You can't go wrong with a Britax. Especially if she is on the large side of the growth charts (height or weigh), she will just outgrow the others. I had a Graco befor...
Car Seat Query
Asked by A.M. from Grand Rapids
on December 7, 2009
-
my three year old is 30 pounds and in a high back car seat (i think thats what its called). I'd like to move her to a booster. What kind should I get and is she the ri...
Answers
- HI A. I don't think three is old enough to sit right in a booster. They don't have support when the fall asleep for 1. My friend got a high backed booster for her al...
- hey A., i would either consult with your ped and/or go to AAA for guidelines. i know that dealerships also conduct carseat safety inspections so it stands to reaso...
- hi A. i read kristen post and she is right with all she said 1 yr and 20 pd is the age and weight and as far as the 3 yr old goes she still needs a five point harnes t...
Looking for a New Car Seat
Asked by C.R. from Richmond
on March 10, 2008
-
My 4 month old is a big girl, and we'll be in the market for a new car seat soon. I need something that will go from rear facing to forward facing. At the rate she i...
Answers
- My baby boy is off the charts as far as height and weight goes, and I did a ton of research before deciding on the Evenflo Triumph Advance. It was given the same exact...
- I recommend the Britax Marathon. It is a little pricey, but well worth it. Both of my children have one. My 5 year old still uses hers and has had it since she was 6...
- I have the Britax Roundabout and love it. My daughter is almost two and could stay in that seat a while longer; we are planning our second, though, and Roundabout wil...
Car Seat on a Plane?
Asked by K. from Phoenix
on September 25, 2007
-
We are flying to Australia (15hrs) with my 4mth old and 3yr old and we thought we would use our car seat which is rearfacing (infant seat) but it is seeming to be quit...
Answers
- K..... Giiirrrlll.. :-) Get ready for an exhausting trip. My husband is an Aussie so we have to make that trek at least once a year. We just got back from Australia on...
- Hi K., I am also an Australian Mum living in AZ....We flew with my 1 yr old daughter last year but we did not take a car seat. Did you know that they have bassinets on...
- Hi K., I've been taking my daughter (now 13 years) to Germany almost every year since she was 6 months old. When we flew overseas the airline had a bassinet that atta...
Front Facing Car Seat
Asked by S.M. from Phoenix
on September 5, 2008
-
My daughter will be one year in Oct, and she is already 20lbs. I need to start looking for a front facing car seat. I have looked at some and read the reviews but was ...
Answers
- S., I recently bought a new carseat for my daughter. I considered the Britax, but the size of the seat is what led me to do more research. I ended up purchasing th...
- Hi S., my daughter is 2 1/2 and when she was 9 months old we purchased the Britax Marathon for her, which can be rear and forward facing, it is obviously now forward f...
- Hi S.~ First I just want to say that my son's pediatrician recommends facing rear up to two years old. My son is fourteen months and we still have him rear facing ...
Car Seat Info
Asked by J.N. from Knoxville
on April 19, 2007
-
I have a 9 month boy who is at least 25lbs. He has pretty long legs. My question is can we switch him to a forward facing car seat even though he is not a yr old. I...
Answers
- Also to correct Jennifer D, below: TN law says if the child is less than one year of age OR 20 pounds or less, they must be rear facing (Effective July 1, 2004). Th...
- Is he still in an infant seat? There are other carseats out there (other than Britax) that can be rear or forward facing. One thing I will share is a site where you ...
- My daughter has long legs too, and they were hanging over the end of her car seat. I understand the problem. Check your state laws- most car dealerships or police w...
Next Car Seat
Asked by L.A. from New York
on April 4, 2011
-
Ladies-
We are looking beyond the infant car seat to the next one. With new recommendations for rear facing for the first two years, I wonder what do you recommend...
Answers
- I love my daughter's Britax Marathon. Its good up to 65lbs on harness.
- We just purchased a Britax Marathon 70 and love it. We have a small car and were surprised that it fits really well! It rear faces until 40 lbs and forward faces unt...
- We have the Evenflo Symphony. It will rear face and will also carry your child from 5 up to 100 pounds as a booster. It is easy to move from car to car and it is very ...
