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Front-facing Car Seat That Is FAA Approved for Planes
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2008
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hi Moms,
In her first year my daughter has already ridden on several plane trips, but never in her own seat. she has just been in my lap each time. She's getting ...
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- I would contact the airline and ask whichever one you most frequently use. I just traveled with my three year old in May, and the flight attendant told me that my son ...
- Most car seats are also approved for airplanes but not all. It will say in the car seat manual or many times, directly on the car seat whether they are approved for a...
- The Britax Roundabout.
Seeking Recommendations for Front-facing Seats
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on July 26, 2007
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Finally in the market for a front-facing seat. My son will be one year old in a couple of weeks. Any recommendations? We're so excited to ditch the infant seat. Thanks...
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- I love our Alpha Omega by Cosco (sold at Target and Babies R Us-I think). You can adjust the shoulder straps without rethreading them by using leavers under the head ...
- My son is the same age! We just bought him the Britax Boulevard. It was on the more expensive side however, I don't think you can put a price on their safety. It re...
- I am very picky about car seats. They have to fit correctly in the car or they are not worth the time to use. I have been know to take my friends kids out of the ca...
20 Lbs or 33 for Front Facing?
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on July 26, 2007
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Ug. I'm finally ready to put my son in a front-facer when I hear that a new pool of people, including safety "experts" (are they funded by product manufacturers?) are ...
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- Safety experts aren't funded by manufacturers LOL. It'd be nice though. Almost all of car seat technicians volunteer their services because they care about child safet...
- I'd go with a convertible carseat, not a booster. Your son is definitely not big enough for a booster if he still fits in an infant carseat. Boosters are for kids that...
- I have read that as long as the child is over 20lbs and over 12months then they can be in a forward facing car seat. I wouldn't keep him in a rear facing car seat too...
Big Boy Car Seat
Asked by R.S. from Charleston
on September 18, 2008
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I am starting my search on purchasing the front facing car seat for my 9 month old. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of car seat to get because there are...
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- The Britax Marathon is a great carseat. I researched carseats with my 1st child and had never heard of Britax and happened to find it online. After reading all the saf...
- Hey R.. I have started to research it as well for my eight month old and the Britax Marathon seems to be one of the best. I was actually at Costco yesterday and they...
- I have the Britax Decathalon for both of my kids and I love it!!! It goes up to 65 lbs and is tested as one of the safest available. It is a little pricey compared t...
Car Seat Dilema
Asked by A.T. from Bloomington
on August 18, 2009
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Hi Mommas!
Here is my dilema: When I was pregnant I bought an infant car seat and what I thought was a convertible car seat.
My daughter is now 20 pounds and will b...
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- Yes, she's too young to forward face. The AAP recently changed their guidelines to rear face your child to up to 24 months or the weight of the seat. Most convertible ...
- Yes, way too small to face forward. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies rear face until at LEAST 12 months of age but as long as possible. Th...
- I am not going to read the other responses any further because it is not a "only you know your child and what is best for them" issue. I am a child passenger safety t...
Car Seat
Asked by T.C. from Providence
on May 28, 2009
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Hi Moms,searching for a new car seat for my daughter and wanted to know what you thought about the car seat Alpha Omega? your import means alot!
Thank you, T. C
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- All: Did you know that Bed Bath and Beyond now sells car seats? They recently purchased a baby coupon -- that means you can use the 20% off coupons (even if they a...
- We have 2 of them and love them (for my 3 yo & 1 yo)!
- Hi T., I have had 3 car seat and i love the Britex Marathon. It has comfort for if they fall asleep, and the straps never get twisted and that will frustrate me to no...
Convertible Car Seat
Asked by K.F. from Phoenix
on May 23, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
My daughter is approaching 20 pounds and we are looking for a convertible car seat that we can still use rear facing until after she is a year old and t...
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- I have three girls (11 yr, 7 yr and 9 mo.). We recently bought an Alpha Omega Elite for our daughter and I absolutely love the carseat. It goes up to 100 lbs and will ...
- Hi K., When my son hit around 20 lbs or so we went out and bit the bullet and got the Britax Marathon car seat. It's a bit pricey (I think it was around like $220-$...
- Hi, I have a 10 month old daughter and we just purchased an Evenflo Triumph Advance Premier Convertible Car Seat (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId...
Car Seat
Asked by N.H. from Corpus Christi
on June 22, 2008
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My son is 8 months old and weighs 22 pounds. It is time to buy a new car seat. I need suggestion on buying a convertible car seat. Currently we have the baby trend car...
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- The Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 carseat received the highest safety rating with the highest ease of use rating. Cosco, who makes the Eddie Bauer seat, has a generic version av...
- We had the same problem with my daughter who outgrew hers at 7 months. We got the Britax Roundabout. LOVE IT. It's small, lightweight and easy to move. It has two ...
- The Britax Roundabout Carseat is wonderful. You can use it both in both back and forward facing positions. It is pricey, but the safety ratings are great (and who c...
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...
Car Seat Questions
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on July 3, 2007
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My little baby is not so little anymore. I have a couple of questions. 1. How old or how much should he weigh before he goes into a front facing car seat? I have h...
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- J., The safest car seat out there is the Britax Marathon. I have 3 of them and would not by anything else. Also leave your son rear facing until he is at least on y...
- Your baby is too little to turn - check the height/weight limits of your individual seat and you'll notice it lists those but also says AND the baby has to be AT LEAST...
- The rule for forward facing is at least 1 year and 22 lbs. However, I've seen several "expert" comments that say rear facing is safest until the child is 30 lbs. I p...
