Older Child: Cosco Alpha Omega
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What Do I Do with a 37Lb 4Yr Old?
Asked by S.S. from Saginaw
on October 5, 2008
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I am needing input/suggestions for my soon to be 4yr old daughter. She currently is riding in a 5pt harness Cosco Alpha Omega carseat. This carseat was SUPPOSED to be ...
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- Hi S. I just purchased 2 of the Graco Turbo Boosters for both cars but it doesn't fit as nicely in the 2008 chevy but great for 1997 Ford since the 2008 has the hea...
- I always err on the side of safety. A 5 point harness is the safest way for her to travel. I would use the 5point harness until she outgrows it and then purchase...
- My girls, like your daughter, have been in an Alpha Omega since they were less than a year. Our girls have always been tall and skinny and around 3 they moved to the ...
The Switch to Booster- What Do You Guys Think?
Asked by N.D. from Kansas City
on February 16, 2011
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Hi moms!
I'm having mixed feelings. Is there ANY information out there about keeping a child in a 5 pt. vs. a booster seat when they are well over the age/weight req...
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- I just switched my daughter in December to her high-back booster. Frankly, I had more conerns about side impacts than the harness. The seat belt will protect them wh...
- I think it's worth it to spend the money on a 5 pt harness booster. We purchased the Britax Frontier 85 for our 5-year-old and she'll be in it for many years to come....
- http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS This link is to the National Highway Traffic Safety site. I think it will be helpful for the law at least.
Seeking Advice on Good Toddler Booster Seat
Asked by A.T. from Raleigh
on January 17, 2008
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We are looking for a good toddler booster seat. My daughter is 2.5 years, 31 pounds and 36 inches. She still needs a 5-point harness, but I would like one that goes ...
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- The Britax 5 point booster seat is rated #1 and seems to be the best with all I have read about them.
- Hello, I have a Cosco Alpha Omega Elite that goes from 5 to 100lbs. I also have a Summer(eddie Baur, Safety First) Booster that goes from 22 to 100lbs. They are both 5...
- HI, We just went through this agony ourselves. We had to move our 8month old up to the evenflo Triumph b/c she's too big for the infant seat. My son was so excited ...
Any Advice on a Good Forward Facing Car Seat That Is Not a Britax or a Radian?
Asked by N.S. from Columbus
on April 20, 2008
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Hi everybody
It is time for us to think about putting our son in a forward facing car seat. I've looked at car seats extensively and am just not able to decide on on...
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- First, I read the previous posts . . . and you ABSOLUTELY need at 5 point harness for safety. We have several carseats and here's my opinion. Britax: We have the...
- We really like the eddie bauer (sp?) carseats, they can be used from birth until you no longer need a booster seat. Not too expensive, less than $100. I would not ge...
- Hi I have 2 comfort sport carseats from Graco. I won't purchase anything but Graco or Century. Which is now the same company. They crotch strap is adjustable. You j...
Convertible Car Seat Advice
Asked by A.S. from Minneapolis
on October 6, 2008
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My son is almost too big for his infant car seat so I am researching the next stage of seats, convertible car seats. He is only 8 months old so will need to stay rear-...
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- I have a Britax Roundabout and am very happy with it but didn't consider the Maxi Cosi so I don't know how they compare. My baby didn't have any issue with the Rounda...
- I went with the Alpa Omega Elite and so far have like it. It rated just below the Britax on Consumer Reprts and was a lot less money. I bought mine online and saved t...
- I have a Maxi Cosi Priori convertable seat and a Britax seat and like the Maxi Cosi best. I did some research when I needed to replace one of our Britax seats and was...
Alpha Omega Elite or Eddie Bauer 3 in 1 Convertible?
Asked by L.A. from Washington DC
on January 30, 2008
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I am looking to purchase a carseat/booster seat that will be hopefully the last she will need up until age 6 or whatever VA law is. Does anyone have any opinions about...
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- I have an Alpha Omega and a Britax Regent and I like the Britax seat much better. The Alpha Omega is a good seat when you use it as a car seat, but it seems to slide a...
- i have the eddie bauer 3 in 1 convertible car seat and love it. we have a 17 mo old and it is great. i highly recommend it!!!!!!!!
- I don't know about the Alpha Omega Elite, but I own the Eddie Bauer 3 in 1 Convertible. It was one of the best purchases that I have made. My daughter is almost 2, a...
Another Car Seat??? HELP!
Asked by A.C. from Pittsburgh
on July 11, 2007
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Ahh, we're in the market for another carseat. My daughter still fits in the one we have, but, financially, we are able to make the extra purchase this month. We were...
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- I bought a Graco seat....I am not sure what the exact version of it is called. I do know it is dark blue and black and we bought it at Wal-mart. I love it because my d...
- Just because it is the most expensive does not mean Britax is the best. We did the consumer reports and we have the alpha omegas for our kids. They are $170 but they g...
- Hi A. We had the Britax Decathlon for my daughter and also the evenflo triumph (don't remember which one since she is out of them now). To be honest, I loved them ...
Seeking Suitable Convertible Car Seat
Asked by E.H. from Columbus
on February 8, 2008
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I am looking for a good quality convertible car seat for my 5 month old son. He weighs 19 pounds and is 27 inches long. I have been looking on line & when reading th...
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- We recently moved our just-turned-three daughter out of a Britax Roundabout that we really liked. We had to move her out b/c she hit the weight AND height limits for t...
- The Britax Roundabout is a top choice in the book 'Baby Bargains' - the best bang for your buck.
- Hi E., I am with a lot of other moms here. Britax is the way to go. I have been through a few car seats in the last 2 years....I had and envenflo triumph. When I first...
Carseat for BIG Toddler...
Asked by M.P. from Portland
on December 21, 2007
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OK - I am stumped on what kind of car seat to buy fro my big boy. He just turned 2 last month, but he is 37" and 35lbs... he is about to outgrow his convertible car se...
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- You will need another convertible car seat that accomodates up to 65 lbs which should fit your child up to age 4 which is when they can then use a booster seat. Such ...
- I just bought a Cosco Alpha Omega Elite which goes up to 100 pounds and 52 inches. That should work for you. It also got high marks from consumer reports.
- Eddie Bauer makes a 3-in-1 convertible carseat that holds a child up to 100lbs. It's not a bad price at babies r us- $179. Hope this helps! E
Swithcing from 5 Point Harness to Seat Belt Booster
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on November 13, 2010
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My son is 3.5 and we've still been using the carseat with the kid-harness belt instead of the car seat belt. He seems fine with it and it still fits, though the openin...
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- I am going to have to agree with TJ on this one. I have 3 kids. My oldest (7 years old) is still in a 5pt harness. The law in our state is 8 AND 80lbs (and sugg...
- Your son has outgrown his current seat some time ago. The straps need to be at or above the top of his shoulders. If they are under his shoulder blades, he should ha...
- Your son will be far safer if you look for a new 5 point harness seat for him. He is still quite young and if the child doesn't sit in the seat properly with the boos...
