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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 Carseat....what Do You Do with Them If They Are Asleep?
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on March 13, 2008
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Hi Moms. I just moved my son up to the rear-facing carseat and he really likes it! He loves being able to look around. My question, although silly, is what do you d...
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- Invest in a sling! Then just transfer them to it. The motion of your walking will soothe them back to sleep and you have both hands free to shop or whatever!
- I used the Baby Bjorn for times like that. If I for some reason forgot it a stroller is an option for some errands, but not for going to Target or the grocery store. ...
- Your question is NOT a silly one. I understand completely. I agree with everyone, sleep is very important, but when I would go shopping or to run errands I would hav...
Best Carseat to Buy After We Outgrow Rear-facing Infant Carseat?
Asked by H.P. from San Antonio
on August 28, 2009
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My little boy is 6 and a half months old, and weighs 20 lbs. He's almost 30 inches long and is beginning to get too long for our rear-facing infant carseat. We have ...
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- Heather, Yes, you will definitely want a Convertible Car Seat (one that fits both rear-facing, and forward-facing) since your big little guy is only 6 months old. He...
- I have a Britax as well, but I admit that they are a bit pricey. We travel alot and it is easy to install and my very tall toddler fits in it comfortably. Before we go...
- Britax is great, and I would for sure buy it online because they are much cheaper than the stores. Try to seach on google shopping for the best price.
Rear-facing Carseat (Convertible?) for 8 Month Old - Recommendations
Asked by J.C. from Denver
on March 23, 2009
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My 17 pound 8 month old is not heavy enough for the graco nautilus that many moms have recommended on this site, but is too long for his current infant carseat. I've h...
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- We have Alpha Omega 3 car seats. They are rated for 5 to 100 pounds, I believe. We had to buy 2, so money was a big issue. They are a lower price point. We've had them...
- I purchased two Maxi-Cosi convertable car seats for our son (one for each of our cars) when he was almost 1. We never used them rear facing because he was too long at...
- We have the britax marathon. My daughter is still rear facing in it and she is 26 lbs and 27 months old. The reason I bought it is because they can stay in it forwar...
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...
Next Car Seat
Asked by T.L. from San Francisco
on January 21, 2009
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My 9 month old is growing out of her rear facing car seat. I would like to upgrade her car seat but I know that she cannot face forward yet. What is the best car seat ...
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- We use Britax Marathons for both our boys. One is 5 years old and 45 pounds, the other is 22 months and 25 pounds. We absolutely love them! They are convertible(forwar...
- Hi T., I have heard Britax is the best for safety and that's what we plan to buy next. You can check out their website -- they have a product comparison page and als...
- I recommend starting with NHTSA to determine the car seat rating and from their start your search. I look at this site, decide what is "not negotiable" for the safety...
When to Turn My Car Seat Forward
Asked by A.P. from Minneapolis
on July 30, 2006
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I have a 10 month old son who weighs 24 pounds. My car seat states to use rear facing for infants 20 lbs or less. However I know that they should be a year old before ...
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- I hate to tell you, but its time for a new car seat. The most important part of the rear facing seat is the baby's age. Baby's neck muscles are not developed enough ...
- While I realize that the new 'law' says you must keep them rear-facing until they're 1 year AND 20#, I turned my son forward facing after his 9 month check-up with the...
- Convertable car seats can face the back until the child is ready to be in a front-facing car seat so that safety is maintained always. I kept my poor daughter rear-fa...
Infant Car Seat
Asked by M.S. from Albuquerque
on January 7, 2007
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Hi all!
My Granddaughter was born on November 16..and I will be watching her as of next week, as my daughter will be going back to work...
Does anyone know where I c...
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- Here is a recent article on infant car seats- hope it is helpful! Most infant seats flunk crash test January 4, 2007 05:05:34 PM PST Most of the infant ca...
- Hi M.. So In New Mexico The baby needs to be facing rear in the back seat untill 1 Yr of age. My husband and I found an inexpensive rear facing car seat at Target....
- M. I HAVE ONE THAT IS STILL IN GREAT CONDITION AND I WILL GIVE IT TO YOU JUST LET ME KNOW. MY NAME IS C. ORTIZ AND I HAVE A 6 YEAR OLD AND AN 18 MONTH OLD AND I WAS GO...
Car Seat Recommendations - 2Nd Car Seat
Asked by C.B. from Minneapolis
on November 3, 2008
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My son is 6 months old and already over 20 lbs and therefore outgrowing his 1st car seat/carrier. So I'm starting to look into getting him a new car seat. I know he ...
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- I completely agree with the response that says you get what you pay for! We had our Britax Roundabout installed by the Fire Department (they do safety checks to make ...
- I disagree that you are just paying for the brand name. I have owned both Cosco, Evenflo, and Britax seats, and I will NEVER buy anything but Britax again. The quality...
- My daughter also outgrew the infant seat at 6 months, and we bought two Alpha Omega Elites (one for each car since I drop off and my husband picks up from daycare). We...
