Rear-Facing: Safety 1st
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Rear Facing Seat Turning Forward
Asked by A.D. from Atlanta
on June 30, 2010
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I have a 10 month tiny baby girl only 15 pounds and an SUV. My car does not have any vents in the back seat so my daughter gets so hot with no air flow. We direct the ...
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- Better for her to be warm than seriously injured in an accident. I would NOT turn her around at this point just for the A/C. I really like the idea of a previous post...
- I don't know if it would be terrible but at my doctors office it says that they are now encouraging people to wait until the baby is two years. We also have a skinny ...
- The same thing happened to me when my son was almost one. Go ahead and turn her around!! She will still be strapped in tightly, but she'll get the cool air she needs.
Combo/Toddler Car Seat Recommendations
Asked by R.T. from Chicago
on February 16, 2009
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My son is almost 13 months, is 30in. and 20lbs 11.5oz. He has always hated the car and I think it's because he must get car sick or just really hates sitting rear fac...
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- I'm looking into the Graco Nautilus which has the same benefits as the Britax...as far as growing w/your child. You can use the 5 pt. harness up to 65 lbs. and then u...
- I purchased a Britax for my son when we switched him to front facing (I think it's a Marathon?) and it's for kids up to 65lbs. It doesn't transition to a booster seat...
- Britax is the leader in safe carseats. They have bicycle helmet foam all over not just in a few areas. Another great seat that is also rated very high for safety is ...
Safety 1St Complete Air Convertible Car Seat
Asked by J.S. from Detroit
on July 25, 2009
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Good evening ladies~
I have an 8 ½ month old who I suspect (will confirm at 9 month appointment) will be at the weight limit of his infant car seat very soon.
I...
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- This seat was just released this week. So, it is very new. It has a lot of positives.. very tall shell, so your child can stay rearfacing for a long time..likely to ...
- I do not know a lot about this car seat either. I would say because it is a pre-order that it is a brand new item. It does go rear face to 40 lbs. and forward facin...
- I have some eddy bower model that still works at age 6 as 5 point car seat w/ latch. It converts to a booster, just use a seat belt instead of the 5 point harness. And...
Where to Put the Baby's Car Seat
Asked by M.L. from Allentown
on June 27, 2008
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Hi. I have a 3 1/2-year-old boy and will be having a baby girl in a month. I'm not sure where to put her car seat. I noticed that a lot of parents put their toddler be...
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- I have my older girl behind the driver and the baby behind the passenger. If I need to see my older daughter then I will tilt my rearview mirror so I can see her. I ...
- My kids are 3 yrs, 7 months apart, so similar to your kids' age spread. I put my older one behind the passenger seat and the baby in the middle. When I had just the ...
- When my second one came along we put him behind the driver seat and my oldest behind the passenger. Since the baby is rear facing we couldn't see him no matter where ...
Shopping for New Car Seat for My 14 Month Old
Asked by K.C. from Jacksonville
on September 23, 2009
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I am looking for a new car seat for my 14 month old daughter. She is just over 20 lbs and 30 inches tall. I have been doing some research and from what I have read t...
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- Info on rear-facing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gU9zzCGA8 http://www.car-safety.org/rearface.html There is a ton more info on the subject, just "google" rear-...
- I just bought two marathon's for my 13 month old girl and will keep her rear facing as long as she is comfortable. My doctor informed me of the new suggestions. I am...
- Hi K., We recently bought the Britax Boulevard for our 11 month old. She is around 18 lbs and 29 inches. We plan to keep her rear facing for a while longer. Howe...
Car Seat Suggestions
Asked by A.J. from New York
on September 17, 2010
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Hello Moms!
I'm currently looking for a new car seat for my 14 month old. She's very tall for her age, and I'm looking for something that will grow with her. So far, ...
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- Both my kids are in Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 car seats. We love them and have NO complaints! I also love the fact that we can keep these car seats through all their futur...
- We have the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 and love it. Our child is also very tall and this has seemed to grow with him just fine. It also has great safety ratings. As far ...
- I have the Graco Nautilus. My daughter is also tall, 36 inches at 2 yrs. Most people think she is at least 3, maybe 4. I currently have the seat all the way down fo...
Recommendation on Convertible Car Seat?
Asked by C.B. from Madison
on January 7, 2009
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My little one has quickly outgrown her infant car seat, so I'm looking for a convertible car seat that will last her a while. Any recommendations? I've heard Britax is...
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- We've owned a Roundabout and currently use a Marathon and a Maxi-Cosi Priori. Although the Britax are simple and nice, the Marathon fit but was huge in the back seat ...
- I too am looking for a convertible car seat. I have a 7 1/2 month old little girl who is ready to be done with the infant seat. My friend just bought the Marathon and ...
- Definitely the Britax Marathon. It came highly recommend to me by many and I would highly recommend to others.
Recommendations for Booster Car Seat
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on July 7, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
Our 17 month old daughter is petite and we've been able to use the same car seat since she was born. However, she is getting taller and I think she has...
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- We used the Britax Boulevard and loved it. My daughter who just turned 4 has finally outgrown hers and is just now in a high-back booster. If you check on Craigslist...
- www.kyledavidmiller.org is a great website full of info on car seats.
- At 17-months, you want a convertible carseat. I recommend this blog: http://carseatnanny.blogspot.com/ She buys and analyzes a bunch of different carseats and gives...
Car Seat Questions
Asked by H.P. from New York
on October 30, 2007
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Hello Ladies!
I have a car seat question. I have a 2 year old daughter who is 32 pounds and 37 inches and a 4 month old son who is 18 pounds and 26 1/2 inches (that...
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- I read other responses. My son was switched to the Britax Marathon at about 5 months. REAR-FACING. People are telling you no cause should be rear facing, but my full s...
- No. Do not risk it. Sorry it will not save you any money. At her age and wieght, she's a little light and a little young for a booster seat. they say 30 pound mini...
- Please don't do anything until you consult the height and weight requirements on your seats!! a child up to 20 lbs, and at least one year of age (to ensure good neck c...
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...
