Multiple Car Seats
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Transitioning Out of Infant Car Seat
Asked by S.F. from Lima
on February 2, 2008
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Hi all! I have an 8 month old "little boy" who is 21+ lbs. (yes, can we say OINKER? haha) He is also very big and his little legs hang over the edge of his pumpkin s...
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- Hi S. - We have a little Jace also! He is only 5 months old (well, 5 mths and 2 days - ha ha) and he is about 22 pounds... and 28 inches tall - so the size of your...
- I think you are mistaken on the rules. Get a seat that is a convertable. The rule is not 1 year for a rear facing high back. You can put a newborn in one. Get a sea...
- The law as I understand it only forbids turning a child around forward in their seat at 1 year and 20 pounds. You can use a larger carset with the five point restrain...
Car Seat on Vacation Question
Asked by A.K. from Iowa City
on May 24, 2008
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We're taking a trip to San Diego with our kids (ages 7 and 3) and we'll be renting a car once we arrive. How do other parents travel with young kids and deal with the ...
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- A., you should be able to rent the car seats when you rent the car. They will most likely be "well used" and a bit grimy, but they have to be up to code. So if that do...
- For the two older kids, I would pack the bottom part of their boosters or carry them on the plane - they fit in the overhead. For the 3 year old, I would bring the ca...
- You can use the car seats/booster seats on the airplane or check them as baggage. I've done both. If you don't want the hassle most rental car companies will provide...
Car Seat Toys
Asked by J.F. from Boca Raton
on April 2, 2008
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Our 4 month old daughter has grown out of her infant car seat with the nice handle on it where we hang toys for her... now we have a convertible seat with no handle to...
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- I would not attach anything to the carseat, in accident it can cause horrible damage and it voids warranty. Also remember that rearfacing is safer even after she tu...
- J., Buy some Link-a-Do's. They are the best. They are the little plastic links that clip on to one another. You can create a chain, hook toys onto the chain and ...
- J., I wouldn't worry too much about it. The fact that she's in a bigger, more roomier seat should be enough to entertain her delight. My baby just graduated to forwa...
Car Seat Crier
Asked by K.L. from Phoenix
on August 27, 2006
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My son is almost 2 months old and HATES his car seat. We live in Phoenix so it is hot in the back of the car facing backward (this may be a source of the problem). Mos...
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- Elizabeth Pantley wrote an article for republication about carseat crying. If you can't find it via an internet search, email me and I'll be happy to forward it to yo...
- My youngest daughter did the same thing, we later found out she had Acid Reflux, but that was about the age when our problems started. Good luck.
- My daughter also hated her carseat, so I know exactly how you feel! The good news is, once she got to 2.5 or 3 months old, she started enjoying car rides most the tim...
Screaming in Car Seat
Asked by J.S. from Sioux Falls
on July 23, 2008
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My 4 month old daughter HATES being in her car seat. She starts crying almost as soon as she is strapped in, and arches her back and locks her legs staight while I am...
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- That's fine that you don't like the cry it out method but your setting yourself up for one really hard habit to break by pulling the car over to soothe your daughter a...
- Our second child was like that for nearly 3 years. It was miserable. My husband would just play the music loud, and she would eventually stop, but I hated that. Re...
- Boy that takes me back. My 8 year old daughter was the exact same way. When I wasn't the one driving I would put my finger in her mouth and she sucked on it like a p...
Need Advice on Buying a New Car Seat
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on October 1, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I need your help in finding a new car seat for my daughter. She will be turning one this month and she has almost out grown the car seat we have now. We ...
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- I also wanted to suggest looking at the Graco Nautilus! It will last for years as well, longer use with a harness, and converts to a booster. It is not a Britax for su...
- I love our Britax! I got my online at Albeebaby, no tax, no shipping and better price than my local store. 2nd large item I got from albee.
- IMHO, Britax makes the best car seats and booster seats on the market. M. "My son eats all his fruits and veggies now. Even the green ones." Check out my Mamsourc...
Infant Outgrowing Baby Car Seat??
Asked by A.C. from Syracuse
on January 22, 2007
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This may sound sort of silly, but I really am not sure what my options are. My almost 8-month old son is on the verge (literally) of outgrowing his infant car seat, b...
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- My son grew out of the infant carseat before he was 6 months old. He has been in the Britax Marathon ever since. He is now almost 2 1/2. The carseat has been very easy...
- A., I had an infant carrier that had a base for the car and used that (rear facing)until Courtney was too long. It came with our graco stroller - I think they call...
- I went BJ brought convertable that grow with child 3 in 1 Infant,toddler to 80lbs....only $77.00 dollar at other stores nearly $300.00
Infant Car Seat or Infant Carrier ??
Asked by N.A. from St. Louis
on December 8, 2005
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I am debating on whether to get an infant car seat/stroller combo or an infant carrier and a convertible car seat. If you think the infant carrier option would be bet...
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- N., My husband and I decided on the carseat/stroller combo. We went with one of the Eddie Bauer ones and absolutely loved it. Our only problem was Malakai was a b...
- I prefer the car seat/stroller combo. It is great to not have to manuever a wobbly baby into the car. I use the stroller a lot for shopping/ mall playing, etc. I ha...
- If you do a lot of walking and think you would use your stroller often, then I would say go ahead and buy the carseat/stroller combo. Remember though, your child will ...
Moving to Forward Facing Car Seat
Asked by D.S. from Asheville
on July 28, 2010
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My daughter is 8 and 1/2 months old. She weighs 19.5 lbs but here's the problem, she's 29 1/2 inches long. We have a really great car seat that goes up to 35 lbs rea...
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- I would think that you as her parent need to make a decision that is in line with the intent of the law.. safety for your baby if there is an accident. Her head is the...
- First, it is illegal to turn your child forward-facing before they are 20 pounds AND 1 year old (it's not an either/or thing). And the AAP recommends keeping children...
- We had a similair prob. with my son 20+ years ago. The seat we brought him home in had weight info but no height info. He was no where near the weight max but would...
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. ...
