Safety 1st: Preschooler
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Safety 1St Apex Car Seat
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on April 17, 2008
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Does anyone have the Safety 1st Apex car seat and could give me some info. on it? I need to get a car seat for my 3 year old to use in his grandma's minivan. My husb...
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- we have the apex because it goes to 65 pounds 5pt harness its in husbands car, i have the new nautilus in my car also 65 pounds, inlaws have my marathon and i still...
- Hi J., my daughter was in an Apex 65 for a few months. I bought this seat for her when we "bequeathed" her Britax Marathon to her little brother when he outgrew his i...
- I would go with the car seat you know is good and trust. It is a one time purchase and definitely worth it. 4 months is a long time when you consider how much drivin...
Will a SAFETY 1ST Alpha Omega Elite Fit in Our Dodge Durango
Asked by T.C. from Des Moines
on July 19, 2010
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We area bout to take a LONG car trip and my daughter 9 months and still in a infant seat. I'd like to move her to a new seat before the trip so she'll be more comfort...
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- I have a Jeep Liberty and my kids are a year about. Anyways, my son had the Eddie Bauer edition and my daughter had the Alpha Omega Elite. I put my daughter behind m...
- Don't waste your money on an Alpha Omega. For the cost, you can find a seat that will rear face your child longer, harness your child forward facing longer, and is ove...
- We had one in our jeep grand Cherokee and it fit fine. Not sure how similar the interiors are, but the Durango is bigger than our old Jeep.
Car Seat Dilemma W/a 1 and 3 Year Old!
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on April 24, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I want your opinion...I have a 3 year old and an almost 1 year old (well he turns 1 next week) and I'm trying to decide what to do w/the car seats. My 3...
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- Buy a booster seat for the 3yr and move the amlost 1 year to the convertible but face it backwards. Safety is more important than money. Check the wieght on the conv...
- From the info you have given (the booster still fits your 3 yr old, right?), I would shop for a new seat for the baby and let your 3 yr old stay in the one he has for ...
- N., I certainly understand your issue with money. But, I dont think carseats should be skimped on. I think a 3 year old is too young for a booster. I think you sho...
My 3 Year Old Won't Stop Getting into Things
Asked by T.V. from Seattle
on February 15, 2007
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I need some advice. My 3 yr old gets into everything. I just recently got some cupboard locks for the cupboards and drawers but I haven't been able to install them yet...
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- Hi tess, I'm a little late in responding cause i took some time to read some of the advice that was given to you, what was lacking in the advice was discipline. My kid...
- Hi T., I am a Child Development Specialist and a Behavioral Specialist. It sounds to me that you are not being firm with your daughter and that you need someone to h...
- Getting into things is a good thing even tho it's frustrating. You do have your hands full. Keep in mind that everything in the house is new to her. The more curi...
Need a Car Seat for My 3 Year Old, Any Recommendations?
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on January 19, 2011
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Okay Moms, my son turned 3 last week, he is a big tall boy, about 45lbs and 43 inches at his last check up a few months ago. We were having a problem with him not bein...
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- what is your son's torso height? (have him sit cross-legged on the floor with his back to the wall and measure the distance from the floor to his shoulder). Torso hei...
- I love my Britax seats so I can't speak to the one you are considering. Britax makes the Frontier that will go 5 pt harness to 85lbs then high back booster to 120lbs ...
- Graco Nautilus. My daughter is taller too and she fits great in this. She outgrew her Marathon before she was booster ready. It's nice to be able to switch from car...
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...
5 Point Harness Booster Seat
Asked by T.M. from Miami
on November 10, 2009
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Hello all,
I'm shopping for a 5 point harness seat for my just turned 3 year old. I got consumer reports top 2, Eddie Bauser High Back Booster and Safety 1st Vantag...
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- Hi T. - I hope that I'm not too late. Personally, I would not use a booster seat - please please please watch this video. I know the seat belt failure first hand, as ...
- I have 2 Graco seats with 5 pt harnesses. One has a Simpson labeling (automotive- name not cartoon)- but it is made by Graco. Very happy with it, does up to 100#
- We have the Safety 1st Apex 65 - it is a high backed booster up to 100 lbs and you can use the 5 point harness to 65 lbs. It is very reasonably priced at Walmart for ...
5 Point Harness for 3 Year Old
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on August 27, 2008
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Hi, my 3 1/2 year old daughter has just about outgrown her convertible car seat. I feel that she is still too young to go straight to a booster seat and I would like ...
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- graco nautalus is the best choice 5 pt harnes 65 pounds then seat belt booster then backless seat belt booster sturdy reclines cupholder is in the arm rest a...
- Hi C., Yes, your little one is definitely much too young for a booster, car seat experts recommend keeping a child in a 5pt harness until about age 5 (even though ...
- We have the Safety 1st Apex 65 and have been very happy with it.
Advice Needed on Cars Seat
Asked by J.M. from Omaha
on August 12, 2009
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I am asking for suggestions or help on picking the best car seat for my 10 month old. The two options that we have been looking at are the new Graco My Ride 65 versus...
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Looking for a GOOD COMFY BOOSTER for My 4 Year Old!!!!
Asked by L.W. from Clarksville
on February 20, 2009
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Good Morning MOMS & DADS!!!
So we are once again looking for a really COMFY & SAFE booster seat!! I have a soon to be 5 year old and I can no longer put her in her c...
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- We recently moved our daughter to a booster seat because of similiar issues. My daughter was in a booster that had the 5 point harness and we hated it and so did she....
- Generally speaking, a child should not wear a heavy winter coat in a car seat or booster, unless it can be compressed enough by the straps that the straps are no loose...
- Our little boy will be 5 in July. He weighs in at 40 pounds and is 43 inches tall. We purchased this for him last fall I believe it was and it has been wonderful. I...
