Infant Travel Advice: Infant, Graco Safeseat
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Graco SafeSeat Infant Car Seat
Asked by T.Z. from Chicago
on June 30, 2008
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Hi there,
Is anyone using this carseat? do you like it? I am concerned about it fitting in my backseat and having to move the passenger seat all the way up. I have a...
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- I used the SafeSeat with my son so I wouldn't have to transition to a convertible seat before age 1. I found it heavy to carry and my son ended up hating his car seat ...
- I had the SafeSeat for my daughter. I was able to keep using it until she turned 1, but I had to stop taking it in and out of the car around 7 or 8 months - she was he...
- I love my Graco SafeSeats! I have twins and yes, they do take up a little more space in the backseat, but I love that they accommodate up to 30 lbs and 32 inches. The...
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 ...
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...
Need Advice on a Stroller and Other Infant Gear
Asked by D.B. from Grand Rapids
on May 7, 2009
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Hello. I am trying to figure out the best stroller situation for my son who is due in August. We are going w/a bigger car seat, not one of those infant carriers that f...
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- The strollers that accept the infant seat are soooo convenient. I used it with my great niece when I kidnapped her and it was wonderful. The stoller is nice to use a...
- If your asked the baby, he'd say he wants to be on your body as much as possible until he's older and more interested in the world around him. I guess some of it depe...
- I wouldn't trade my carseat stroller set for anything! When they are little and fall asleep in the car it is so wonderful to not have to wake them up every time you tr...
Britax Car Seat? Car Seat for Air Travel?
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on September 25, 2008
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Hi ladies, we are in the process of looking for a new car seat for one of our cars. I read a request and lots of responses a couple days ago about reviews of convertib...
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- L., NONE of our carseats ever fit in the airplane seats and just proved to be a HUGE hassle trying to tote around the airport. If you can get a carseat when you ar...
- Can't give you much advice on the car seat, but we flew to FL with our little one at 6 months. We checked the car seat as a piece of luggage and just held her on our l...
- I flew to Oregon with my Britax Marathon. It was big, and we had to put in in facing forward. But well worth the long flight. Did you buy a ticket for the baby? If so,...
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...
Infant Car Seat, Stroller Questions
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on December 29, 2008
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Hi - I have several questions. We were considering buying 2 car seats, but is it better/the same to just purchase another base? Then, I assume you just need to remembe...
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- I have the Graco Safeseat carseat and stroller travel system. They are pretty girl colors and match both the stroller and carseat. Living in MN and having the freezing...
- I think you got some good advice here. It is very convenient to be able to carry your child into places and not have to wake them up. Personally I used the Chicco sy...
- These are not dumb questions. I personally like having one car seat and two bases because then you don't have to wake the baby to take them out of the carseat at dayc...
Anyone with the Graco Snug Ride Infant Seat?
Asked by S.B. from Green Bay
on February 17, 2008
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I saw the consumer report on infant car seats. I know they ended up retracting the story but I still was impressed with the rating of Graco snug ride. I was wondering ...
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- We have it, love it, and it is very user friendly. The bases are super easy to put in and take out and the carrier just snaps right it. I couldn't imagine anything e...
- I have the snug ride and I love it. I think that it is really easy to operate...I am not sure how one could describe it as difficult?!? I love the fact that I can ju...
- If you've already purchased them, they're great. Very safe, but a little difficult to install. You can make sure that they're installed properly by taking them to yo...
Infant Car Seat Vs. Convertible Car Seat
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on January 8, 2009
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I'm a first-time Mom to be (in April) and have been trying to figure out what type of car seat to buy. I've had several people tell me their children grew out of the ...
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- I love my Britax seats (they are not convertable). One goes up to a high weight (over 40 ...maybe 60?) I did use a hand me down convertable when my daughter was ...
- The infant seat has been a lifesaver for me because that is the only place my son will nap -- either there or on my lap after nursing! So if he falls asleep in the car...
- I loved my infant seat. It is so easy to take the baby in and out of the car and put them in the stroller with it, especially if they are sleeping. I never really ca...
What Is the Best Infant Car Seat for 2008 or 2009 Honda CR-V?
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on December 15, 2008
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I am in the process of buying a new 2008 or 2009 Honda CR-V and car seat. Our baby is due in a couple of weeks. Can anyone recommend a safe INFANT car seat for this ...
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- Check out the Chicco Key fit. Super safe and easy to install. Graco is the #1 selling car seat but most people don't realize that it doesn't even fit properly into m...
- I'm a huge fan of the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio seat. We have the 2007 model and the 2008 version is even better with great side impact protection and a higher weight l...
- We really liked our Britax Companion (their infant seat), you may want to check the car manufacturer to see if they have a recommendation for your model. Your car wil...
