Driver's License: Graco Safeseat
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Looking for an Infant Car Seat Recommendation for a non-SUV/ Non-mini Van Car
Asked by C. from Chicago
on August 10, 2006
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My first baby is due in September and I had recently purchased Graco's safeseat infant car seat, only to find that it doesn't quite fit in my 2006 Acura TL. I also ju...
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- Hi, We have a Graco SafeSeat and a Ford Taurus. It does fit in the middle (where it should be for only one infant). I swear I will break my neck one day as I'm ge...
- I don't have a solution for you but wanted to offer advice on the placement of the carseat. My mother recently went to driving school where they taught all sorts of c...
- We also had the snug ride infant carrier/carseat and it fit abosolutely fine in my volkswagen golf...a really small car. We upgraded to the Britax Roundabout (and it ...
Driving Myself Nuts on What Car Seat to Buy
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on July 1, 2010
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Ok I think I'm probably over thinking and being ridiculous (as my husband would tell me, lol).. I'm just wondering which "infant" car seat to get for my 3rd baby girl...
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- I think a lot of the ratings have to deal with the amount of weight they can hold. The CHP lady that helped me install my car seat said the only reason that Britax get...
- I checked Consumer Reports before I bought my son's carseat in 2009, and I believe the Chicco was rated better because it is considered more user-friendly and easier t...
- I have the Graco Snugride and have heard they are great, however, Chicco is rated as #1 currently. So if you're buying and don't mind spending more, that's fine, or wo...
Infant Seat or Convertible Car Seat?
Asked by S.L. from San Francisco
on July 28, 2008
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Hello,
I am trying to decide if I should buy an infant carseat for my newborn (due in 5.5 weeks) or a convertible car seat. I've read reviews and researched both, an...
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- i'd definitely recommend the infant seat. we rarely used the car in my daughter's first three months, but she didn't want to be in her stroller unless the infant seat...
- I would go with the infant seat. You won't be carrying the baby around much in the infant seat- only to transfer her to a stroller or the car. Plus, you'll build plent...
- Whether or not an infant seat is worth it will vary from person to person. I didn't think we'd need them b/c we lived in a city env't where the hospital, library, tod...
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 ...
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 ...
Infant Car Seat
Asked by A.D. from Chicago
on May 2, 2008
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I have been shopping around for a new Infant Car Seat for my daughter due in June.
I would like to spend under $100 and do not need a convertible seat, I already own ...
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- I vote for the Graco Snugride. There are a million different styles and price ranges, and it's probably the safest and easiest on the market. Also, make sure you get...
- I used the Graco Snugride. It was easy and came recommended in Consumer Reports for safety and lack of recalls. It worked great for me. I bought an extra base for our ...
- I recommend contacting your police department install group first. They are highly trained & usually recommend a specific one. I had bought one for my older daughter...
Re: Best Strollers, High Chairs, Infant Car Seats
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on March 19, 2008
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Could anyone recommend the best and most affordable travel systems on the market? I also need a highchair any and all recommendations are welcomed.
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- Hi there Try the great book "Baby Bargains". They have all the latest info on the best buys for baby. http://www.windsorpeak.com/babybargains/default.html I used th...
- Well I got my high chair at Target for like $40 or so. It is called the space saver high chair. It attaches to one of your kitchen chairs and my son loves it. I was...
- When I bought my stroller and car seat 6 months ago, I went and looked at Consumer Reports. According to it, the Graco Quattro Tour was the best. I got the Graco Qua...
Recommendation for a Good Car Seat (Forward Facing)
Asked by D.T. from San Francisco
on October 9, 2008
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Hello Mommies!!
My husband and I are looking for a forward facing car seat for our tall, "skinny minnie" 15 month old daughter. I know she's a little old to be in a ...
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- I'm a car seat technician, and we can't really recommend particular seats. Some popular ones that are user friendly are the Britax seats (i.e. Marathon, Boulevard.....
- The Marathon is a great seat - I decided on this after debating a long time between it and the Sunshine Kids seats (Radian 65 and 80) because I wanted a seat that woul...
- I also have a "skinny-minnie" who is now 2 1/2. It took the longest time for her to be turned forward facing in her carseat. At 15 months, she was 19# and 29" long. ...
Double Stroller
Asked by K.R. from Denver
on July 16, 2008
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I am about to have my 2nd baby and I do not need a twin stroller, I need a double stroller for a toddler and a newborn. They will be about 20 months apart. Which one...
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- I have two also- 22 months apart- I got he Graco Quatto Tour Duo, it's the new double from Graco. It folds wonderfully, is the only double that I could find that woul...
- Get a Graco that will hold the infant carrier in the back and your son can ride up front. Do not get a wide one, those are a pain in almost all stores. The Graco doub...
- I have the jovy caboose for my kids who are 24 months apart. The neat thing is that its not much longer or wider then some of the bigger singles, the tray comes off an...
10 Wk Old Unhappy in Car Seat
Asked by K.K. from Boston
on July 18, 2008
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We have a Graco Snugride car seat, and my 10 wk old daughter cries uncontrollably when in it. She screams, cries, tearing, red faced, fist shaking, to the point of al...
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- Hi K., I certainly can relate to your situation. My daughter, who is now 13 weeks old, was the same way--she used to SCREAM whenever we put her in her car seat! It ...
- I had the exact problem with my second daughter. It started at about nine weeks and I'm sorry to say lasted until she was acout six months old. We tried everything a...
- We are having the same issue with our 6 week old. We also added padding, but it has not helped. She seems to do a little better if there is someone in the back with h...
