Rear-Facing: Fisher Price
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Convertible Carseat (Rear Facing) Recommendations for My Little (Big) Boy
Asked by J.C. from Washington DC
on October 27, 2008
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My son is almost six months old but will be outgrowing his infant carseat any minute now. I'm looking for recommendations for a convertible carseat that will obviousl...
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- I have the Britax Marathon and LOVE it! My son has a very long length from waist to head and short legs, so he had to be moved out of his infant seat at exactly 6 mon...
- We used a Marathon rear-facing in an SUV, and it was fine. We love the Marathon!
- We have 2 Britax Wizard car seats and love it.After going through many car seats(including other Britax ones) the ones that have side impacts wings are simply the bes...
Seeking Reccomendations for a Good Rear Facing Car Seat for a Big Baby
Asked by C.M. from Philadelphia
on May 5, 2008
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My 5 month old is big for his age (20lbs 28 1/2inches) and is just about to outgrow his infant car seat. Does anyone have reccomendations for a safe, comfortable rear...
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- Evenflo Triumph! We love ours. It is not too big, very comfy and not very expensive. Best of all worlds. You don't need to break the bank to get a good seat.
- I was very happy with the britax roundabout...can use up to 40 pounds. We just purchased the britax regent which is the 5 pt booster
- We have the Graco ComfortSport and it's great. Cheap, good, goes to 40 pounds (I wouldn't pay a lot more for a seat that goes higher, the booster seats are really che...
Rear-facing Convertible Car Seat Canopy/shade
Asked by K.M. from Sacramento
on December 12, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We recently purchased a convertible car seat for our 9 mo old so we have it rear-facing. We love the seat and he seems happy with it except that I didn't th...
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- We had shades that stuck right to the window (perhaps through static -- there was no residue or anything like that. Our son is now 5.5, and unfortunately that's all I...
- we used this one http://www.learningcurve.com/product/detail/Y3384A?locale=en_US which we got at Target. We've had ours for over 6 years now and it's worked fine - it...
- the sun shades are probably all you are going to find. It is actually unsafe to drive with the handle up or the sunshade up on infant carriers. If you were to get in a...
Looking for a New Car Seat
Asked by C.R. from Richmond
on March 10, 2008
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My 4 month old is a big girl, and we'll be in the market for a new car seat soon. I need something that will go from rear facing to forward facing. At the rate she i...
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- My baby boy is off the charts as far as height and weight goes, and I did a ton of research before deciding on the Evenflo Triumph Advance. It was given the same exact...
- I recommend the Britax Marathon. It is a little pricey, but well worth it. Both of my children have one. My 5 year old still uses hers and has had it since she was 6...
- I have the Britax Roundabout and love it. My daughter is almost two and could stay in that seat a while longer; we are planning our second, though, and Roundabout wil...
Car Seat???
Asked by M.N. from Chicago
on March 6, 2008
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Hi Everyone:) My daughter will be 8 months in 3 days...ok time goes incredibly fast!! Well, she is over 20lbs and I am confused about what we need to do about her ca...
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- Hello, Carseats can be turned around to forward facing once the child is *at least* 20 lbs. AND one year old. We are actually doing extended rear facing with our 14...
- Yes, face backwards until one year old AND 20 pounds. It is not just the weight it is also muscle control. Almost 3/4 of all car seats are inproperly straped in the ...
- To my knowledge it is 1 year as per instructed by my ped. I think the 20 lbs. Is a just in case theory. If you are terribly unsure ask your pediatrician. I do not t...
Car Seat
Asked by S.B. from Kansas City
on April 22, 2008
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I would like to find a gently used car seat to use as a secondary seat for my husband's car. Does anyone know where to find one? I've tried Craig's list with no succe...
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- Garage sale season is upon us and I've seen a few. Check it out. Just make sure to check for an expiration date on the bottom. The plastic weakens over time.
- I have a fisher price safe embrace car seat that my daughter is too big for. It is rear-facing till 30 lbs and forward-facing till 40 lbs. Not sure how old your child ...
- with springtime coming, it's time for yard sales, which i fully intend to hit as much as i can! the only thing is they will tell you not to use a "used" car seat becau...
Car Seat for Compact Car
Asked by K.C. from Las Vegas
on June 16, 2008
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I have a 9month old and another baby on the way. I drive a honda civic. I will need to get my 9 month old a front facing car seat when he turns 1 year, and then the ...
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- I bought the Radian80 Sunshine Kids convertible car seat (I think that's the name) and it advertises being one of the most narrow and safest car seats. Also, is good ...
- I, too, drive a Civic (a 2004) and had to figure this out! We have a Graco infant seat for our youngest (5 month old) and the 2 year old has two different seats, one i...
- Browsing on other sites for the same issue I found this seat - Fisher Price Safe Voyage Booster Car Seat - I guess it is made by Britax for Fisher Price and it is actu...
Looking for Suggestions on Convertible Car-Seat
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on June 3, 2007
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So, our sweet baby girl is totally out-growing her infant carrier! She's a pretty big girl... really long. At her 6 month check-up she was 18 pounds, 28 inches long. S...
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- Consumers Union retracted its article on side-impact collisions. If you go to www.consumerreports.org, you can read the information. Car seats are currently rated on...
- Hi S.- My son grew out of his carrier at 4 1/2 months. We bought the Evenflow Triumph and have been happy with it. Some of our friends bought the Cosco one becaus...
- We bought the Alpha Omega Elite and absolutely love it. It's comfy and grows with your child.
Recommendations for Car Seat for 20-Month-old
Asked by S.F. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2008
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I need to buy a new car seat for a 20-month-old. I would like something that is comfortable for long trips, will work until the child can travel without a carseat, an...
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- The Britax Marathon will last until he/she is ready for a booster and even beyond! Our 4 yr old just moved into a booster from it but had plenty of room and could hav...
- I have a Britax Marathon for my 17 month old and I love it. They are a pricey carseat, but definitly are worth it. They come with several covers and are for children...
- We love the Britax Boulevard®! We love Britax and own 4 of their car seats! http://www.britaxusa.com/products/product_detail.aspx?ID=1 "The Britax Boulevard® car...
Car Seat Safety Ratings?
Asked by B.S. from Columbia
on June 23, 2008
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Hello. My daughter is nearing 10 months of age. I will be needing a new carseat after she is one year old and 20 lbs. I am wondering if anyone knows of a website that ...
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- I second Brittax. Everything I have read and heard about these seats is excellent. We unfortunately weren't able to dish out the money for one and went with the Upto...
- I will give another recommendation to Baby Bargains. That book has really helped me and my husband make good purchases for our daughter. We have a Britax that was boo...
- Whatever carseat you buy, make sure to keep your daughter rear facing as long as possible. One year and 20 lbs. is the bare minimum for legal forward facing. If your d...
