Children's Hospital: Graco Safeseat
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Help with Crooked Carseat
Asked by B.J. from Provo
on July 2, 2009
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So I have a Graco SafeSeat for my baby who is now 12 months old. It is rear facing and goes up to 30 pounds, so we will be using it for a while longer (my baby is arou...
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- echoing the check with the fire dept. they have free safety inspections on car seats and can show you how to properly install your seat in your car for your child. and...
- Ummm...wouldn't the two inner "latch" buckles that are for the side seats work for the middle seat? There would be one on either side of the car seat.
- Our car seats did this, too. We took them to the fire station for help. They took one of those noodles for the pool, cut it in half, taped it back together side by s...
Convertible Car Seat for My 7.5 Month Old Daughter
Asked by J.L. from Roanoke
on July 2, 2008
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Hi everyone,
Our 7.5 month old dd hates traveling in her infant car seat (Graco SafeSeat). Whether it's driving just down the road or 30 minutes or 4 hours, she hate...
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- Hi J.! My daughter hated the car seat as well. All I had to do was approach my van and she would start squirming and crying. I had a convertible car seat from my son...
- In general, you should change to a convertible only after she has outgrown the infant one. Infant car seats are considered a bit safer. My son is ten months old and ...
- My son went into a marathon at 2 months old. He SCREAMED at the top of his lungs every time I put him in the infant seat. Absolutely loved the marathon. My 2nd and ...
Car Seats
Asked by Y.O. from New York
on February 1, 2010
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Ok, so I'm torn and the budget is low. I'm having a baby in about a month, so I'm in the middle of prepping my bag and I also need to choose a baby car seat. There's ...
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- It sounds like this may be your first baby, but if it's not, or if you know of anyone who has a car seat or other baby gear that is too old to be handed down, Babies R...
- I got a free car seat from my local police department. Some (not all) have them available.
- Get a covertible seat, don't get an infant car seat if you want to save money. I had both but it wasn't necessary, plus my daughter grew out of her infant car seat pr...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
Favorite Car Seat for Infants
Asked by D.S. from San Antonio
on May 19, 2009
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I am expecting our 4th child in a few weeks. My older 3 had an infant carrier, but outgrew it within 2 or 3 months. It is expired now and I need a new seat for this ...
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- Britax car seats are very good. They r very sturdy and safe car seats. They r a little pricy but worth it because u can get one that is rear and forward facing. Hop...
- You've received lots of advice. One caution on craigslist or any other used carseat. Make sure you find out the history of a seat. If it has been in a collision, th...
- Be sure to visit this site so that you can make the best possible choice for your little one. We have a Recaro because it allows your child to remain rear facing (saf...
Which Car Seat Should I Buy?
Asked by S.J. from Charlottesville
on July 22, 2008
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I've come upon the age old dilema - which car seat do I buy? My 6 month old daughter has outgrown her infant car seat. She is 19 pounds and 28 inches tall. Currentl...
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- Hi, We have this same carseat and have had a problem with our son's head fallin forward. The easiest way we solved it was by removing the headrest....that solved the...
- Hi, S.. We have the MaxiCosi/MaxCosi... it is one of the more expensive ones, but we love it. I could not get over the difference in how comfortable my son was... ...
- Hi, My 14 mo daughter is in the Britax Boulevard and we are very happy with it. She's been in it since she was 6 mos. It is a bit pricey but well worth it. I too...
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???
Asked by M.N. from Chicago
on March 6, 2008
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Hi Everyone:) My daughter will be 8 months in 3 days...ok time goes incredibly fast!! Well, she is over 20lbs and I am confused about what we need to do about her ca...
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- Hello, Carseats can be turned around to forward facing once the child is *at least* 20 lbs. AND one year old. We are actually doing extended rear facing with our 14...
- Yes, face backwards until one year old AND 20 pounds. It is not just the weight it is also muscle control. Almost 3/4 of all car seats are inproperly straped in the ...
- To my knowledge it is 1 year as per instructed by my ped. I think the 20 lbs. Is a just in case theory. If you are terribly unsure ask your pediatrician. I do not t...
