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Convertible Seats: Cosco Scenera Vs. Evenflo Chase
Asked by C.D. from San Francisco
on April 11, 2010
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I need to buy two carseats (for my 3 year old so that the britax marathon can be used by my 1 year old). I don't have the $ to buy two additional marathons so I am lo...
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- I bought the Cosco Scenera and it was very large and hard to install in my car (Subaru Forester). It has minimal padding and a little bare bones, however it is the car...
- How much does your 3YO weigh and which harness slots is he using on the Marathon? the Chase has taller harness slots than the Scenera so it'll last longer before bein...
- I could not afford to spend a lot if I did not have to. I tried to find safty reports or comparisons on line and I did not find much. I finally found a site that sai...
Need Help with Convertible Car Seat!
Asked by M.P. from Houston
on October 27, 2008
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I have a convertible car seat since 2002. It's Black Cosco Alpha Omega..
We would like to convert Cosco Aplha Omega into booster seat for my second child but I don...
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- Have you checked the expiration on it? They do expire. My son's infant seat is from 2005 and expires in 2010. I'd check that before anything else. Otherwise, you c...
- There is a bar at the bottom of it that you have to pull out and it is not easy. The base should pop off from there and than just pull the straps back through it. Yo...
- Hi M.. As everyone else has said the website is probably good place to go. I just wanted to mention something in case you didn't know. My daughter's previous car seat ...
Do Insurance Companies Require to Pay for Car Seat Replacement After an Accident
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on February 24, 2010
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Hi mom,
I'm wondering if any mom knows whether insurance companies is require to pay for car seat replacement after an accident regardless if it was occupied or not...
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- If you don't have a copy of your policy, request one and read through to see if a car seat is specifically mentioned in the policy booklet and whether it has to be occ...
- Hi, We have Farmers Insuance. One night last week my husands truck was hit while parked in front of our house. When I called to report it to our insurance company the...
- Yes they are required to reimburse you for a new car seat of equal value after a car accident. What insurance do you have? Be the squeaky wheel and make them pay!
Car Accident - Car Seats
Asked by B.A. from Saginaw
on April 26, 2010
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I was in a front end collision today, without children in the car, can anyone tell me if I need to replace the car seats? The car seats were no where near where the c...
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- They are fine the restraint system wasn't strected,was your car totaled if not they are also fine.
- I had an accident where my kids weren't with me. I asked the insurance company and they said replace it. With your kids safety in mind, it's MUCH better to replace t...
- I have to say that even if the airbag does not go off that doesn't mean you don't need to replace them, I was in an accident that totaled my 2004 caravan and the airba...
Car Seat
Asked by N.H. from Corpus Christi
on June 22, 2008
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My son is 8 months old and weighs 22 pounds. It is time to buy a new car seat. I need suggestion on buying a convertible car seat. Currently we have the baby trend car...
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- The Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 carseat received the highest safety rating with the highest ease of use rating. Cosco, who makes the Eddie Bauer seat, has a generic version av...
- We had the same problem with my daughter who outgrew hers at 7 months. We got the Britax Roundabout. LOVE IT. It's small, lightweight and easy to move. It has two ...
- The Britax Roundabout Carseat is wonderful. You can use it both in both back and forward facing positions. It is pricey, but the safety ratings are great (and who c...
Car Seats
Asked by P.T. from Dallas
on November 24, 2008
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Ok Mamas.... I need some help. I am in the process of looking for a new carseat for our little one. I would like something that can be used rear facing and front facin...
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- We just went to a convertible seat and we are thrilled with our choice, the Maxi-Cosi Priori. I had heard so many recommendations for Britax, but Britax seats are qui...
- As far as car seats go, please stay away from the Alpha Omega/Eddie Bauer/3-in-1 car seats, they are a pain in the butt to install, not worth the $$ and most kids grow...
- check out www.elitecarseats.com it is the best site to compare different seats. You can call them too and they will answer any questions you have. Best thing is no ...
What Is the Best Car Seat on the Market?
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2009
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Hi moms,
Someone hit my car this morning, but luckily the car was parked in the street and no one was in it. The insurance company will pay us to buy a brand new car ...
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- stick with Brittax. best on market i hear.
- for a convertible seat, I liked the Britax Boulevard the best (much better than the Marathon). (I did a lot of shopping and have tried 5 different kinds of convertibl...
- Hi S., The top-rated car seats according to the Consumer Reports website are (in order): Britax Diplomat $260 Cosco Scenera $60 Graco Comfort Sport $90 Maxi-Cos...
Car Seat in an Accident.
Asked by T.S. from Minneapolis
on October 7, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I am hoping someone can give me some advise here. I was in a car accident on Thursday the 1st. I was rear ended. I am alive but suffing some issues fr...
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- Yes it must get replaced and please do not use it. Insurance will cover the cost of a new car seat...NOT just what you paid for that particular one so you can get ANY ...
- Yes You absolutely have to get a new car seat. Your insurance company will pay for new one so make sure you tell them about the car seat.
- I agree with all the posters saying to replace your car seat. However, I also was in an accident (without my child) and my insurance company (Country Insurance)said t...
Convertible Car Seat Suggestions?
Asked by N.P. from San Diego
on February 2, 2008
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My son is going to grow out of his infant car seat any day now. I've been researching convertible car seats and just don't know which is best. If you love your conve...
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- Hi N., I have the Britax Marathon and absolutely love it. Britax has one of the safest crash test ratings on all of their seats. They are a litte bit more pricey b...
- Just another vote for the Britax Marathon. We love ours!
- We're big fans of the Britax Boulevard carseat. I think it's the most expensive one usually around $290, but well worth it in my opinion. It has the side impact wing...
Car Seat Vs. Booster
Asked by S.S. from Champaign
on June 17, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter still rides primarily in a car seat however she does have a booster in my husband's car. She prefers the booster but I feel she is safer in a c...
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- Once my kids turned 3 I put them into a booster seat. My son is now 5 and is in a booster seat. We are actually leaving for a 7 hour trip tomorrow. Last year we dro...
- Most boosters start with a weight of around 30 something pounds. I too have lighter children and by 5 they are all in boosters, even more daughter who is 4 is already ...
- I have the Britax convertible car seat(basically like a booster only with back, head, and neck support). My 5.5 year old boy loves it and it is great for long car tri...
