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Graco SnugRide Infant Carseat vs Maxi-Cosi Carseat
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on May 4, 2009
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Hi ladies,
We'd decided upon the Graco Snugride carseat for our baby - after doing some research it seemed like it is a very good and safe bet. However, I'm now a li...
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- We shopped every weekend for months before our baby was born, and we bought and returned at least three car seats. We finally decided to buy (and keep) the Maxi-Cosi C...
- Hi N., I can only tell you my experience with the Graco, as we had the SnugRide carseat. I loved this product. I found it very easy to use and after the first few w...
- We used a Snugride with our little boy until he was about 10 mo old). Yes, it did get heavy after a while, but that had more to do with him than the carseat, the Snug...
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 Seats
Asked by A.B. from Champaign
on July 12, 2010
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I was curious to see when everyone switched their babies to a front facing car seat. I have a six month old and want to start doing research on the next stage while I ...
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- Check out the latest recommendations to keep the little ones rear-facing up till age 2 (and beyond if the weight limits allow for the seat). As Julia S. said they are...
- 19 months. Please keep your baby rear facing as long as you possibly can! This is the absolutely safest position for your little one to be in in case of an accident ...
- Well you will need a convertible seat if you baby exceeds the height or weight limits on your infant seat before age 1. If you end up in a convertible, you can rear f...
Car Seat Suggestions Needed
Asked by R.I. from Los Angeles
on August 5, 2008
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I have an eleven month old and I am going to be purchasing a new carseat for her. I drive a Prius and currently use the Graco Snugride. I have heard good things abou...
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- Britax is the BEST. My son is 4-1/2 and is in a Britax 5-Point harness Booster Seat after having a Britax Round-about. It's easy, comfortable and the safest according ...
- My husband drives a Honda Civic Hybrid and the Britax fits just fine. It is actually a bit better than some because it sits higher and she likes to see more. I would...
- Get a Britax Marathon instead of the Roundabout. You can use the Marathon much longer than the Roundabout. Do a side by side comparison if you wish. I love how the ...
Car Seats
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on July 25, 2011
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My 8 month old is almost at the 20 pound mark and old recommendations say that at 20 pounds you can use a forward facing car seat. My son hates his car seat right now...
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- Rear facing til 2. Take your car, your son and your seat to a local FREE inspection site near you. You can find a place on the National Highway Safety website. A 30...
- Which convertible seat do you have? Some are truly more padded and comfortable than others. And it is a good idea to check how far it's reclining, and have it checked ...
- Yeah, my older daughter was turned forward-facing at 9 months (22 lbs and already walking) because she screamed from the moment she was placed in her car seat until th...
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...
Booster Seat or Car Seat??
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on September 15, 2010
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My almost 4 1/2 year old is too tall and almost over the weight limit (45lbs) for his regular car seat. We have 2 nautilus convertable car seats for him and his broth...
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- That depends on fit and maturity. My son at 4 had outgrown his 5pt harness but was not mature enough to be able to sit correctly all the time in the booster. We trie...
- At 4.5 years old and 45 pounds, I would go for the booster seat. Your child is well over the minimum so it is no stretch at all to use a booster seat with the car sea...
- My sons Evenflo Generatio 65 5 point that turns into a booster is rated to harness up to 80 lbs. You might want to look into getting another seat, just remember you ca...
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 ...
Help with Infant Car Seat
Asked by N.B. from Detroit
on March 1, 2009
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I should give some background. My daughter just turned 4 in January, my son was born July 08, and my sister is due with her first child in August. My question is, ho...
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- Just yesterday there was a car seat on www.woot.com and there was great discussion regarding expiration dates and so forth. I found this person who cited an article a...
- Check the side of the seat where all of the info stickers are and you should find an expiration date. Seriously! They typically are 5 years from the date of manufactur...
- Hi, I would say check the expiration date that should be molded into the plastic somewhere on the bottom of the carseat itself and go from there. If it's expired you s...
Car Seat for 4 Year Old
Asked by C.C. from New York
on July 24, 2009
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I'm in search for a 3 in 1 convertible car seat. I have a 1 year old and a 4 year old. I need to move my 1 year old out of the carrier and into a regular car seat. ...
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- I know I am late, but I have almost the same age span and ended up buying 4 new carseats-I didn't want to hand down my 4 year olds car seats (evenflow triumph dlx-love...
- Read the Q from 2 days ago that I posted...car seat for 3.5 yr old..I got a lot of responses, mostly all about Nautilus..good luck
- I have britax roundabout for my 2 year old. It was the best one as per baby bargains and consumer reports. Ove it. Comfortable, practical and safe !
