Front-Facing: Preschooler
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Switching to a Front Facing Car Seat.
Asked by J.L. from Springfield
on June 13, 2007
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I am currently using the rear facing infant carrier, however, my son is now 6 months old and is at the height requirment to switch seats. He is still 1 lbs below the w...
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- from what i understand and what my pediatrician told me, you don't switch until age one, even if height and weight requirements are met. my son met and surpassed those...
- I am also going to face the same dilemma as my four month old will be 20 lbs in a couple more months. She is also getting better about total body control etc. I know t...
- convertible car seats are made to go rear and front facing- until his 1st bday(and there are many opinions on waiting till after that as well) put the car seat rear fa...
Converting to a Front Facing Car Seat
Asked by J.V. from Dallas
on August 5, 2008
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My son is about to turn 1 and weighs 20 lbs. I am researching car seats and need to know what other mom/dads recommend. I have looked at the Graco Convertible car se...
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- I highly recommend Britax! Their Regent model goes up to 80 lbs. I really don't think you need to go up to 100 lbs. Most kids do not reach 100 lbs. before they can use...
- I have three Britax seats and could not be happier! My twins who are 3 1/2 use the Wizard which they no longer make. It goes up to 65 pounds. My 20 month old son us...
- Hi Mama, Please please please keep your little boy rear facing, it is MUCH MUCH safer, 2 years and 30lbs is the new 1 year and 20lbs. :-) The only reason the rule is ...
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...
When Do I Get a Bigger Car Seat?
Asked by E.B. from Knoxville
on December 11, 2009
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When am I supposed to put my son in a front facing car seat? He is 81/2 months old and around 16 lbs. He sets up very well and pulls up. Is there a weight limit or doe...
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- You need a convertible car seat if he is still in the infant one. He stays rear facing in that until age 1 and 20 lbs, like everyone said. Then you can turn him around...
- there is a weight limit - can't remember what it is, but REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT THE CHILD MUST BE 1 YEAR OLD!!! Some of the other posters are incorrect - it is not eith...
- Your child must be 1 year AND 20 lbs. Not positive on the weight, but definitely the age.
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...
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...
Car Seat Advice
Asked by B.T. from Cleveland
on January 17, 2008
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Hi Mummies! My question is this: at what age/weight have you moved your child/ren into booster seats? The reason I am asking is because I have an 8 month old and a 2.5...
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- don't put either of them in boosters. find a 5 point harness car seat with a high weight allowance - at least 60-80 lbs. regular boosters don't latch into the cars and...
- well my son is going to be 4 in March and we just go him a booster seat. We changed him to it when my daughter turned 1 so we could use his seat for her so I think it...
- The actual recomendation for a booster is 40 lbs though yes some do go as low as 30, i had the same problem though, my kids are very close in age. Rather than move yo...
Car Seat Recommendations
Asked by V.V. from Dallas
on May 25, 2008
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My little guy has just about outgrown his infant car seat so we are about to buy a convertable seat. He's nine months old and weighs almost 22 pounds. He's got a fe...
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- My four year old is still in his car seat. It takes alot of time to get past the 40 pounds now recommended for the booster seat. I wish I had spent the money the fir...
- I highly recommend the Britax Marathon. I have three children, ages 3,3, 22mths., and they all have one. All my children outgrew their infant carriers around 6 - 8 m...
- As moms we want to provide the very best for our child. That said, children are also very expensive and we have enough on our plates to do, let alone choose a carseat....
Car Seat Dilemma W/a 1 and 3 Year Old!
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on April 24, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I want your opinion...I have a 3 year old and an almost 1 year old (well he turns 1 next week) and I'm trying to decide what to do w/the car seats. My 3...
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- Buy a booster seat for the 3yr and move the amlost 1 year to the convertible but face it backwards. Safety is more important than money. Check the wieght on the conv...
- From the info you have given (the booster still fits your 3 yr old, right?), I would shop for a new seat for the baby and let your 3 yr old stay in the one he has for ...
- N., I certainly understand your issue with money. But, I dont think carseats should be skimped on. I think a 3 year old is too young for a booster. I think you sho...
Car Seat in Italy?
Asked by K.C. from Washington DC
on June 25, 2007
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Do we really need to bring a car seat for our 21 month old daughter to Italy? People who have been there said not to, they just held their babies..because they were no...
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- you could always check the carseat as a luggage. i still haven't gone back to my homecountry with my 3 year old twinkies but when i do i shall bring the carseats. i kn...
- You can get a carseat that is also a stroller why dont you invest in that, that is if you do alot of traveling they have them on ebay too and you will get a better dea...
- Car rides maybe short but they are SCARY! Rent a car and strap that car seat in. Don't do as the natives do. When I lived in Italy I saw a lot of babies standing up in...
