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In the Market for an SUV, What MPG Does Yours Get??
Asked by K.S. from Kansas City
on June 16, 2010
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We are looking at getting a used SUV and want one that is pretty good on gas. Right now we drive the biggest SUV, a Ford Excursion and it is horrible on gas. 9 mpg, it...
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- Curious about the Xterra poster earlier who get really bad mpg. I have a 2005 and get 21 mpg since the day I bought it. If I get really in a hurry on the interstate ...
- I have a GMC Acadia (7 passenger) and love it. I traded a Volvo XC90 for it and like it just as much. The mileage is about 16 city/ 23 hwy . My husband is 6'1" & 20...
- I have a Saturn Vue Hybrid. It averages 28 to 30 mpg. And I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. The gas mileage is a bonus.
Law or Safe Practices for Pick-ups with Extended Cabs
Asked by A.B. from San Francisco
on October 24, 2008
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My husband has a pick up with an extended cab...therefore a back seat. He believes that it is okay for our 6 year old daughter to ride in the booster in the front bec...
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- I think you can call either the doctor or the local fire department and they will be able to answer your question, My husband has a pickup with no extended cab, and I ...
- I believe the safest place is in the back seat. If he were going to put your son in the front he needs to make sure he turns off the airbag.
- Joanna is correct. I looked it up on the DMV website. If your daughter weighs less than 60 lbs (even though she is 6 years old) she must be in a booster in the back se...
Booster Seat - What Is the Purpose
Asked by P.O. from Jacksonville
on November 10, 2009
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I am going to have a 4yr old next week and have been hearing I will soon need a booster seat. What is the purpose of a booster seat versus just sitting in the car and...
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- This information is in Buckle up, everyone, everytime. The brochure was provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and funded by the Fl...
- The child needs to be in a car seat or a booster seat by law. It is there to protect the little one and their body. I wish you the best. Have a wonderful Thanksgiv...
- Ditto to what everyone else has said so far... plus it's not just a good idea to keep them safe-- it's the law
Van for Three Kiddos
Asked by J.H. from Honolulu
on June 17, 2010
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Aloha Happy Mommas!
We are expecting our newest little bundle in December and are planning to look at getting a new van to accomodate the kiddos. We will have two in...
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- I have had a Sienna for three years now and it came with far more bells and whistles than I thought I needed, but that car is designed for moms and every features has ...
- I also second the Dodge Grand Caravan. I LOVE ours (and so did not want to have a van)! We have automatic sliding doors and I swear I would never buy another van witho...
- I have a Toyoto Sienna. The sliding doors in all minivans these days are a blessing. My other favorite feature is the Bluetooth enabled device. How did I ever do wit...
Booster Seat
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on September 17, 2011
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Any recommendations for a booster seat? I have a 3.5 yo who is about 40 lbs and probab;y about 40+ inches. We have a Britax Marathon Convertible which I can still us...
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- Here is a link to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's ratings for boosters: http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/boosters/default.html Good luck!
- I got the Britax SGL booster. I love the brand and this booster has a lot of safety features that I really liked: http://momspotted.com/2011/01/britax-parkway-sgl-be...
- Hi! We have the Compass and the Graco Turbo Booster. Both have great safety ratings, but I liked the Compass better for younger kids because it has side-impact prote...
Eddie Bauer Stravel System
Asked by S.S. from Washington DC
on December 21, 2009
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I just ordered the Eddie Bauer travel system- Ashland from sears but i cant seem to find any reviews or any more about this system. Does anyone have this or have any c...
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- Check both cpsc.gov for recent recalls on any brand of car seat or booster, and check the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety web site. IIHS just issued some warnin...
- I had an Eddie Bauer set with my daughter, though I don't know which model it was. I liked it very much except that it didn't fit in my Jetta. I mean by a lot. No one ...
- Pick up the latest copy of Baby Bargains! It's a great book that has reviews on just about everything out there. Unfortunately, I remember from last year's book, Edd...
Infant Car Seats- Do They Expire?
Asked by C.B. from Norfolk
on January 3, 2010
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Hi! I have a 3, almost 4 year old, and a daughter on the way. A friend told me that my infant car seat was probably expired and I might need a new one, but I cannot ...
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- In addition to all the other good advice you have gotten.. consider how you have stored your infant carrier seat. If it has been stored in an attic for example (or ga...
- I believe they are good for around 5 or 6 years , but as it is your own seat and you know it has been looked after , as long as it has not been involved in a car accid...
- Wow,this is informative -- I didn't realize there were expiration dates right on the seats! Besides the other advice I'd just add, whether you're figuring out whether ...
Booster Seat Recommendations..
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on September 7, 2010
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Looking for recommendations on a good, safe booster seat... My son will be 4 in a couple weeks and weighs 38 lbs.. The crouch part of ours is hurting my son and unfort...
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- The Britax Frontier and Graco Nautilus seem to be the best ones from the reviews and research I've read.
- sunshine kids monterey booster seat. It uses the regular seat belt but has good side protection like a car seat. Awesome seat!!!!! It is one of the top for belt posi...
- Please consider keeping him in a 5 point harness for many more years - we have the Britax Frontier, it has 3 crotch belt positions and my 5 1/2 year old is still in th...
Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on April 10, 2009
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Please tell me which you prefer and why. What is the gas mileage like? Any trouble with your van?? Please tell me the good, bad and ugly. I need to buy a new car w...
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- I don't know about vans, but I love my Honda Accord. It gets 31 mpg. This may not help since it isn't an Odyssey.
- Honda Oddessy!!! You definitely should go with the Honda. When you go buy one, you should go to Rusty Wallis Honda, they are the best!!!
- we've had our Ody for 2 years and never had problems. I love it for all the cup holders, the ease of folding seats, the conversation mirror, smooth ride, etc.... to ...
Minivan Recommendations
Asked by Z.G. from Denver
on July 28, 2009
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We are looking at getting a minivan within the next 6-months and I was wondering what make and model Moms have, and what do you like/dislike about the minivan you have...
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- I have a Dodge Caravan SE, which is the cheaper version of the Chrysler Town & Country. Both are GREAT vans & I especially like mine because of the built in 5 point ca...
- I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan top of the line. We bought it new and I would NEVER make this same purchase. It now has 95,000 miles but has been problematic since...
- I just bought a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country a few months ago. It's great! Stow and go seating, the back seat folds backwards also, for camping out, drive-ins, etc...
