Multiple Car Seats
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Help!! Our 7 Month Old Doesn't like His Carseat
Asked by T.G. from Milwaukee
on June 4, 2007
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We have a 7 month old son who doesn't like riding in cars. He all of a sudden has developed a disliking for being in his carseat. He's fine when we go short distance...
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- Hi, Well I don't know how you feel about this, but you could try giving him a teething cookie even though he might not be teething. My middle baby always liked chewin...
- I agree with the Mom who said that your little one most likely just doesn't want to be pinned down. Our son (who is now 8 mo.) has the same issue in the car. He is g...
- This happened to my son about the same time too. We tried a few things, but always stuck to our guns and left him in the car seat. I think it's important that they l...
My Son Hates His Carseat-help!
Asked by S.M. from Tampa
on August 31, 2007
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My 4 month old has been screaming whenever I put him in his carseat for 2 months now. I keep hearing "he'll grow out of it."..but it's been 2 months! I'm open to any...
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- Is he still in his infant carrier? If so, maybe it's time to move him to a convertible seat. It could be he's just not comfortable anymore. Have you checked the cover ...
- I am curious what carseat you are using. When my daughter was first born I had her in one of those take and carry ones from graco, where it clicked in to the car and t...
- My daughter did that she just did not like not being able to see Mom. She also did not like riding in cars. We would give her a binky to soothe he and pull over if we ...
Help with Trying to Get My 1 Yr Old Girl to Sit on Car Seat
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on September 11, 2007
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I have tried to get my daughter who is 1 year old to sit on the car seat without fighting.
I tried many method giving her a cracker, give her a toy, and last I let h...
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- I agree with the other mom's who said try to bring the car seat inside and allow her to play with it. Also check the restraints to see if they may be too tight. If you...
- Listen if the DVD works than who cares its over 15 minutes as long as she is comfortable and you are not stressed out while driving. That could lead to far worse thing...
- I find music really helps. Generally music that you can sing along, "ABCs" "old macdonald, "six little ducks." Both my kids, 1-3 yrs old love the High School Musical...
Can Anyone Recommend a Good Carseat for Long Travel Under $100??
Asked by S.S. from Austin
on June 1, 2008
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I want to get a carseat for my 2 year old that is comfortable for a long car ride coming up. I can't spend more than $100. Any recommendations?
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- I have the Graco Comfort Sport carseat for my son and we have been on 2 very long road trips using this carseat. First to Albuqueque, NM last summer and then to Keyst...
- I got my son a booster seat when he was 2 (he was big for his age). He's still in it at 4 (48" tall and 60 lbs.) He loved it because he could move around a little bett...
- they have a good one that is the next step in car seats for 40 to 100 pounds at Wal-mart for $33.00. Check it out and be blessed.
Opinion About Attaching Carseat with LATCH Vs. Seatbelts
Asked by D.K. from Port St. Lucie
on July 7, 2010
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This may get long, but here it goes:
My 5 1/2 year old is in a Britax Frontier, 5 point harness seat (that can convert into a booster), it is LATCHed into my 2003 D...
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- I think most Certified Child Passenger Safety Techs will tell you that LATCH was intended to make child safety seat installations *easier* but a proper seat belt insta...
- My 4 yr old is in a Frontier also and just reached the latch weight limit and i hated not using the latch system but figured if the seat belt were faulty, I'd still ra...
- I hear most people say the latch is much safer, but I have not researched it per say. my car has it so I use it. good luck. xo
Carseat Recommendations for 1 Year Old
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on March 17, 2009
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My son will be 1 year old tomorrow. My husband and I were looking at new car seats over the weekend. I'm hoping for recommendations. We've looked at the Graco Nauti...
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- I know I'm a little late but about 2 months ago I spent 8 hours researching car seats and their reviews. Consumer Reports completely failed me on this one as their rev...
- We love our Nautilus....if you look at reviews for the Nautilus, many Britax lovers also love this seat. My daughter was closer to 3 when we moved her to it (it wasn't...
- I second the Britax! I won't buy anything else!
Do I Need to Bring a Carseat?
Asked by S.M. from San Diego
on March 18, 2008
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I am going on a Scandanavian cruise with my husband and (will be 2 year old) daughter in the end of August. I have found this amazing website for a product called Car...
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- I might be a little more cautious than the average person because I am a Child Passenger Safety Technician and Instructor. I would bring the car seat if you are doing...
- Call or email the cruiseline.
- I haven't been on a cruise with my kids, but I have been to Mexico, where car seats are still not the norm. I brought along my Snugli and had my daughter strapped to ...
Travel to LAX with 2 Yr Old Twins and Infant-flight and Car Seat ?S
Asked by S.Y. from Portland
on August 30, 2009
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We are traveling by air to LA for the 1st time with our 2yr old twins and 8mo old infant (her age in Oct. when we travel). I talked to Alaska Air and they said we can ...
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- I have to second what Megan posted! I traveled last Oct. with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 3 month old along with my hubby of course. I opted to check their car seats, which w...
- Car seats are good because the kids are used to sitting in them, but not a necessity, especially if you have a lot of other stuff to carry around the airport. Call 24...
- Hi S., We just traveled cross country with a 3 yo and 9 month old twins, so I hope I can give you some advice that worked for us! Check the stroller and the car seat...
Need Carseat Advice/suggestions for Problem with Great-Grandmother
Asked by E.D. from St. Louis
on May 31, 2009
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My 84 year-old Grandmother likes to watch my 2 year-old daughter once a week, and they have a really good time together. Recently though, she has started taking my da...
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- I think it is great that your grandmother and daughter spend time together. It will be something your daughter cherishes later in life. I would not budge on the carse...
- The only suggestion I have for you stems from what I have done in some "vainer" moments. I like to have long nails from time to time and at a certain length it becomes...
- I'm going to stick up for Granny a little here. I come from a family where people live long rewarding healthy lives. Being 84 doesn't make her feable. The carse...
Am I the Only One That Keeps My 5 Year Old in a 5Point Harness Carseat?
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on October 19, 2011
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It's seems like I am the only one that doesn't have my son in a booster seat.... I still put him in a 5 point harness carseat.. IMO, it's a lot safer... All my son's ...
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- Definitely have my 5-yr old in a 5-pt harness. Fortunately he has not noticed that his friends primarily use boosters. And when he does I will simply reiterate that ...
- My 5 year old is and will stay in 5 point harness for as long as possible..... We just ordered him the Britax Frontier which has a super high weight and height limit....
- No, you aren't the only one. If he still fits in then put him in it. They are safer. My 8 year old dtr still fits in hers (she's small for her age) and we still hav...
