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Alpha Omega Elite or Eddie Bauer 3 in 1 Convertible?
She is certified to install car seats and to do car seat safety checks. ... The key here is to have them in a 5-pt harness as long as possible (all other ...
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- I have an Alpha Omega and a Britax Regent and I like the Britax seat much better. The Alpha Omega is a good seat when you use it as a car seat, but it seems to slide a...
- i have the eddie bauer 3 in 1 convertible car seat and love it. we have a 17 mo old and it is great. i highly recommend it!!!!!!!!
- I don't know about the Alpha Omega Elite, but I own the Eddie Bauer 3 in 1 Convertible. It was one of the best purchases that I have made. My daughter is almost 2, a...
Evenflo Vs. Britax
It 5pts harnesses to 80lbs like the Regent but has the side protection ... I am a police officer and I am also trained as a child safety seat installer. ...
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- I have an Evenflo Triumph, and I'd give it a mixed review. The harness straps adjust tension at the shoulder, so when the seat's in the rear-facing position and the be...
- Hello Beatrice, Another vote for Britax here. I love both of my Britax seats and for the safety, its the best one out there. They are so easy to install. In the las...
- I am a police officer and I am also trained as a child safety seat installer. I see that alot of people are suggesting one of the Britax seats on Mamasource. Britax is...
2.5 Year Old Outgrowing Carseat - What Next? a Booster?
We have a Britax Marathon which harnesses forward facing to 65lbs and has very ... one only to have my son outgrow it BUT you cannot put a price on safety! ...
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- I would absolutely not put a 2 1/2 year old in a booster. Thick winter coats shouldn't be worn in the carseat anyway, so that will help with the strap issue you're ha...
- You ABSOLUTELY CANNOT put a 2.5yr old in a belted booster! My boys were rear facing in the Britax Marathon until age 2! My 6.5yr old (50lbs, 53'' tall) is still in a 5...
- The next step would be a booster seat with a high back if she meets the height and weight requirements. You can go to www.consumerreports.org to see how the different...
Britax Roundabout Vs. Britax Marathon
Your children are safest in a 5 point harness and you should try and keep them ... Not only do I swear by it because of its safety ratings, but I love the ...
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- I have a Britax Marathon and absolutely love it. It is super easy to install (I'm sure this is the case with all Britax models), my daughter fits in it nicely and has...
- I know a few people mentioned the regent, but the regent is forward facing only, and your son is too young for forward facing. Plus the set is huge and would more tha...
- In response to what someone else recommended, STAY AWAY FROM THE COSCO ALPHA OMEGA ELITE. It is a pain in the butt of a seat, doesn't always install well, they are HU...
Do Car Seats Need to Be Only So Many Years Old?
I've never heard that it's illegal but you would be definately taking a risk safety wise.The plastics are made stronmger,the harnesses have been made ...
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- My Britax and the new Compass booster I got both had manufactured dates and expiration dates on the paperwork/instruction booklet. I don't know if they are all like t...
- Yes, car seats have expiration dates on them. The logic is that the extreme heat in the car causes the straps to break down and may become defective. When you purcha...
- they say to not use them after 5 years but let me tell you I preferred my older one over the new ones. The kids could not climb out of it and could get themselves out...
2.4 Year Old Running Away & Hiding in Public Places
For his safety though, you really need to either use a harness or put him in a stroller. It only takes a second for a child to disappear forever. ...
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- I remembered my son was doing the same when he was little. I will be calling his name and he thinks it was funny that I couldnt find him and almost giving me a heart-a...
- The Bible sums it up perfectly because it is perfect truth: "Folly is bound up in the heart of a child but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him." Proverb...
- hold his hand or stick him in a cart. Or buy one of those kid leashes.
Help! Toddler Unbuckles While Driving!
I urge you to handle this with discipline rather than more safety ... this site has a good explanation of why toddlers are much safer in 5-pt harnesses. ...
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- I agree with Page - for something like this where a child is putting their life in danger, the WHOLE WORLD STOPS and the child gets to feel the full brunt of mommy's w...
- Hi R., 3 might be too young for a backless booster. I always thought it was 4 and 40lbs for a highback booster (so it threads the shoulder strap properly) and back...
- This may sound harsh but it worked for me. My cousins 2 boys use to do this and to this day (one is 13 now) they will not unbuckle their seat belts until I am at a co...
Car Seat in Minor Accident
I don't see how the functioning or safety of the car seats could have been .... the harnesses ect but you wouldn't be able to see it with the naked eye. ...
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- T., Shame on the person who advised you to get a new carseat for your own, but pass on the possibly damaged one to a "worthy cause". As your insurance provider wil...
- Go by the fire department and have them check the placement and security of the car seat. They should be able to tell you what you need to do.
- 25 mph is how fast the impact needs to be to have the seats replaced. Insurance should pay to replace them. Plus, if they really are defective, is it worth the risk? T...
Car Seat Advice
They also sell safety products like car seats and bike helmets at a ..... don't put either of them in boosters. find a 5 point harness car seat with a high ...
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- don't put either of them in boosters. find a 5 point harness car seat with a high weight allowance - at least 60-80 lbs. regular boosters don't latch into the cars and...
- well my son is going to be 4 in March and we just go him a booster seat. We changed him to it when my daughter turned 1 so we could use his seat for her so I think it...
- The actual recomendation for a booster is 40 lbs though yes some do go as low as 30, i had the same problem though, my kids are very close in age. Rather than move yo...
Britax Regent Booster Car Seat
I got Safety 1st Apex 65 and pait 109.99. I ordered it off of Albeebaby.com and did not pay tax or shipping:) It is a 5 point harness up to 65 pounds. ...
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- Ok, First I feel I need to clarify the differences here... BRITAX makes Infant seats, Convertible Car Seats and Youth/Booster Seats. **THE BRITAX PARKWAY HAS B...
- Hi S., I just happened to post something that would answer your questions before I saw your post. Please go read my post and watch the video, sorry so sad to make a...
- I have 2 Regents in my minivan. Yes they sit straight up. We love them but they are big and heavy. They are a perfect fit in the captains chairs so you don't notice...
