Moving Tips & Advice: Infant, Combi
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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...
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...
What Infant Car Seat Should I Invest In?
Asked by S.C. from Nashville
on June 15, 2011
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I am expecting our second daughter in November. I want a good quality car seat and I know Britax are good ones but I really do not want to spend that kind of money on ...
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- We have Chicco Keyfit 30. LOVE it. We really have no complaints about this carseat. It's very safe and also very comfortable for my son. He has slept in it comfortably...
- The Britax Marathon goes from 5-70 pounds (RF & FF)! It can be your one and only car seat if you want and the safety ratings are phenominal. We opted to do both an...
- We purchased a Britax for my daughter that she used from the day she came home from the hospital and she is still using it! She will turn 3 tomorrow! The only dow...
Advice on Car Seats... Baby #2 on the Way...
Asked by A.H. from San Francisco
on November 11, 2008
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I have a 3 year old son who and we are expecting a new baby in December. I originally bought a baby carrier car seat for my first son and then as he got bigger i place...
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- Sounds like you are talking about a "convertable" seat which can be installed rear facing and reclined until your baby is big enough (1 yr and 20lbs) to face forward. ...
- This link has a lot of good practical advice on selecting car seats: http://boards.babycenter.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=bcus9421&tid=2214 convert...
- I got a good carseat for about $75 each on the internet. It works for 6 lbs. to 80 lbs. I think it might have been BabyAge.com. I bought four so my husband & I eac...
Help Me Find a Good Double Stroller!!!
Asked by K.L. from Washington DC
on November 15, 2007
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I have a 19 month old daughter and am due to have a baby in Feburary. I have been doing research on some double strollers and I am having a hard time finding a good o...
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- I LOVED my Jeep double stroller, with the steering wheel and toys in the front. SO much storage, can be used with a ton of carseats, and could be folded compactly enou...
- We have a 10 month old and I'm 5 months pregnant now. We're getting the Graco Quattro Tour because we have the single now and I love it. It has all the bells and whi...
- I got the Graco Duo and hated it. My friend actually told me she wished I had asked her because she hates hers too. Both of ours had cannopies that broke off. It is ...
Need Double Stroller Advice
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on May 4, 2008
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Hi,
I have 2 little boys (13 months and 27 months) and currently have a nice double stroller where one sits in front and one in back. I bought this style because I w...
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- This answer probably will not be popular, but our children are 17 months and 3 years, and we have never had a double stroller. The big boy walks everywhere and the "b...
- I had the same problem as you, only reversed. I had a side by side and my 2 children would not keep their hands off each other and kept taking each others food, toys,...
- If price isn't an issue check out phil and ted, bob, and maclaren strollers online. After much research we narrowed it down to two: a kolcraft with adjustable seat...
Stroller Advice
Asked by D.W. from Philadelphia
on October 13, 2007
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I was wondering what kind of stroller to get now that I am pregnant with my second child. My first child will be 2 years and three months when the new baby arrives. ...
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- I have a McClaren Side by side and I love it. My kids are 5 and 2 and the older one still on occassion will get in the stroller if she is tired. It is narrow enough t...
- I love this stroller. I actually bought when I was pregnant with my 3rd. My older ones were 4 1/2 and 18 months. I used the attachment for the infant car seat and at t...
- Hi, I have a son that is 4 1/2 and a daughter that is almost 16 months old. I resisted the Joovy Caboose until my daughter was about 9 months old and i really wish i ...
Advice About a Mom That Doesn't Always Use a Carseat for Her Toddler
Asked by A.W. from Seattle
on December 3, 2009
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So this is a really tough one. I have a sister-in-law that doesn't always put her toddler in a car seat. most of the time she does, but I just found out that there a...
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- So I guess I would be the one to say - its none of your business what she does or doesnt do with her child. Is it unsafe - yes. Is she placing her child in potentail h...
- Well.... if she rides in your car and won't buckle the toddler in a car seat, booster or in a regular seat belt.. don't start the car until it happens. That's a simpl...
- Dear A.: I have to say that it is your business the same as any child being neglected is your business, especially in your own family. It is proven beyond doubt th...
For Those of You with 2 Little Ones...
Asked by L.M. from Dayton
on August 31, 2007
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i would LOVE your advice on tandem strollers... my brother will have a 24 month old and a brand new little one in january. i am looking to buy a lightweight tandem str...
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- My husband and I are due with our 2nd baby in November, and our 1st will be 19 months when this one comes along so we are definately looking for a tandem stroller. I h...
- I have a Graco Duoglider and I like it pretty well. It actually folds up more compactly than my single stroller (as long as you remove the front canopy. The infant c...
- I have two little ones and we just bought a tandem stroller. I think it is by Graco and it is called a Duo Glider. We bought it at Target and it was only $130 which we...
Need a New Stroller for Sf
Asked by C.A. from Fresno
on May 24, 2007
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Hi,
My family is possibly moving to the Bay area from Fresno for graduate school. We need to progress from our first stroller to a more mobile stroller. We have one...
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- I raised my first baby in SF and the stroller was the piece of gear i used 100x more than any other. you're right to look into it. though they also take up a lot o...
- Hi- I was just scrolling through some responses & noticed a lot of moms suggested a Combi stroller. I would strongy suggest NOT getting any Combi product. I got a...
- when my boys grew out of the huge travel strollers, I got a MacClaren stroller.... and i LOVE LOVE LOVE it.... its small, easy to use, and has a great harness.... ver...
