Carriers & Slings: First Years
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What Carseats Do You Recommend?
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on March 31, 2010
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My first child was born five years ago and his brother got his hand me down seats. However, I know we're pushing the limit as we near the expiration dates on the seat...
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- I would hold off on putting your 4yr old in a booster. If the Marathon isn't expired, keep using it until it is. I'm sure he has plenty of growing room in it as its a ...
- I have a 4 yr old and 2 yr old. When my second needed to be forward facing I put her in the Britax Decathlon we had for my son and put my older son in the new Graco N...
- Hello J. ~ I also posted this for someone else awhile back...... I switched my daughter from the britax marathon to the britax parkway booster she's 5 & loves it.... ...
Which Convertible Seat Would You Recommend and Why?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 26, 2011
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I am looking for inputs on these convertible seats. Anybody used them and have any recommendations?
Graco My Ride 65 Convertible Car Seat
Evenflo Momentum 65
The ...
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- We have 2 Britax seats, the Boulevard,convertible - can face rear or front, which has no cupholder (that is the ONLY complaint I have about that seat) but I found an a...
- We have 2 Graco My Ride 65's. My almost 3.5 year old son is in one and my daughter is still rear facing in hers- she will be 2 in June. We also looked at the Britax...
- I went with the one you ruled out the Britax 70, to replace the britax Boulevard that was in our car accident ...car was tottalled she was the only one ok.....we purch...
What Convertible Car Seat Do You Recommend?
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on July 7, 2009
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We are looking for a convertible car seat for our 1-year old. The MOST important priority is safety. I would also like it to be reasonably priced. Any great suggestion...
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- My one year old loves her Graco Nautilus, we just bought a second one for grandma's car today. Goes to 65lbs, drink holder, toy cubbies, and is only $165 after tax wit...
- Britax, Britax, Britax all the way. The boulevard is a wonderful seat.
- There is a marvelous book called "Baby Bargains" that does an excellent job of reviewing baby products and makes fantastic recommendations based on the authors' experi...
Britax Boulevard, Sunshine Kids Radian80 or First Years True Fit
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on May 1, 2009
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Does anyone have any advice on these car seats? My daughter is 8 months old and the infant seat is just getting too heavy. She's in the middle of a Suburban so to ge...
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- I have had both the Britax roundabout and currently have the Radian. I loved the Britax (no twist straps, safe as safe can be, easy to install in any car). I also lo...
- We just transitioned from the infant carrier to the convertible car seat this past weekend. We put the Britax Roundabout in my car and the Graco Comfortsport in my hu...
- Hi J.: I just went through the same process with my son. We went with the Boulevard CS for 2 major reasons: 1) Our family friend is an attorney and has defend...
Car Seat Recommendations - 2Nd Car Seat
Asked by C.B. from Minneapolis
on November 3, 2008
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My son is 6 months old and already over 20 lbs and therefore outgrowing his 1st car seat/carrier. So I'm starting to look into getting him a new car seat. I know he ...
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- I completely agree with the response that says you get what you pay for! We had our Britax Roundabout installed by the Fire Department (they do safety checks to make ...
- I disagree that you are just paying for the brand name. I have owned both Cosco, Evenflo, and Britax seats, and I will NEVER buy anything but Britax again. The quality...
- My daughter also outgrew the infant seat at 6 months, and we bought two Alpha Omega Elites (one for each car since I drop off and my husband picks up from daycare). We...
Time to Buy a Car Seat for My Growing Toddler - What Do You Recommend?
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on August 1, 2010
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Hi - - - I would really value your input on car seats for toddlers. (Our little one is 18 months and will continue to sit 'rear facing'. She is just growing out of the...
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- why do you need a new seat already? Can you turn the current seat around? The Graco Nautilus is awesome. I am so glad I won't have to buy another seat b/c it is...
- My 2.5 year old is in the britax marathon, goes up to 65lbs, my 5.5 year old can still use it! We also have the britax frontier booster, keeps them harnessed to 85lbs ...
- Britax is my absolute favorite carseat! I know it's a little pricey but it's sooooo great! You could check kidssurplus.com and ebay for some cheaper priced ones.... Hth
Outgrowing an Infant Carrier at 6-Months
Asked by M.M. from New York
on May 21, 2009
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Hello Moms,
My son is quite big for his age: he just turned 6-months and weighs 21 lbs! I am in need of a new car seat. I was looking at the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 th...
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- I would suggest the Britax Marathon. It works for rear facing and forward facing. I have 1 for each car and one I have for 5 years!
- My son was also big for gis age. We use the Eddie Baur 3-1. It worked great for rear facing, we didn't turn him around until he was 14 months. And he loves it forwa...
- My son outgrew his carrier at 9 months and we used a Britax Roundabout. We picked the Roundabout because it was smaller for our cars and at the time (5 years ago) it ...
Infant Slings
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on March 1, 2009
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Hey everyone, My name is R.. I am expecting my third baby this summer! My children are 4 and 3 so Im thinking I would like to try a sling in the begining with this bab...
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- It would be worth the drive to go to Peppermint in Richardson. They have 8 lb babies to try out the slings before baby and classes afterward. Many of the slings come...
- R., I make a wonderful sling that I have given to lots of moms. It is adjustable so that you can carry a tiny infant, later they can sit forward facing or rear facin...
- ERGO is the best! I won't go into much detail, because I see others have already told you about it. I've tried different kinds, and it was the best. we can even car...
Carseat Recommendations - Moms Please Help!!
Asked by R.O. from Denver
on July 15, 2009
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Hi all of you moms, I need your advice on what carseat to buy for my son. He is 9 months old and weighs 21 lbs. We now have him in an infant carseat - but he is quick...
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- Britax carseats are the highest safety rated carseats. All are excellent, it's just a matter of finding which one has the features you want. They are some of the most ...
- Britax Marathon - amazing car seat up to 65 lbs and super safe for the kiddos. A bit pricey, but worth every penny!!!
- Another vote for BRITAX MARATHON!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! The best safety ratings and my little Bella loves her seat! Side impact protection is key as well. Try it ou...
Rear Facing Car Seat Recommendations for a Bigger Boy
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on June 13, 2011
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Our 5 1/2 month old is in the 90 and 95th percentiles for height and weight and will be out of his infant carrier by the end of the summer. We are starting to look int...
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- Britax marathon, hands down! Rearfaces to 40lbs then forward to 65. Our giant six year old just outgrew it by weight. So comfortable, easy to install, clean, etc. Safe...
- If you are going to be moving the car seat regularly, the Britax Marathon is awesome! It has the LATCH system with seatbelt like releases and catches...worth it! The...
- check out the suggestions from the certified child passenger safety techs at the carseatblog http://carseatblog.com/carseatblogcoms-recommended-car-seats/ - and after ...
