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Looking for a Convertible Carseat
Asked by L.H. from Stockton
on July 10, 2008
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Just wanted to get some input on a convertible carseat that my lil princess will soon be needing. I have an Expedition and wanted some advice on which ones will fit i...
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- We love our Britax Marathons. When our 2nd daughter was ready to move into a Marathon, we got our older daughter the Britax Regent which is very large, but would fit i...
- I also recommend a Britax carseat but I say stick w/the tried & true original Roundabout. When our second son was ready to move outa the infant seat, I looked at the ...
- I searched high and low for a good convertible car seat and decided on the Nautilus 3-n-1 by Graco. It's the best one that I found that was well constructed, attract...
What Car Seat to Buy??
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on March 31, 2008
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My 10 month old son will soon be to big for his infant car seat. I've been looking at convertable car seats. Can anyone give me some advice as to which one to buy? I'v...
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- You can't go wrong with a Britax. Another good one is the Sunshine Radian 80. It's a 5pt. harness up to 80 lbs and three of them would fit side by side in a back seat,...
- I agree with everyone! You really can't go wrong with a Britax! We've got a Britax Roundabout. I think it's a cheaper version, and a little smaller maybe? (my car is o...
- Go for the Britax Marathon! I know it's more expensive but in my opinion it is worth the extra money. My mom bought a cheaper Evenflo carseat for her car and ended u...
What Car Seats Do You Have Your Children In?
Asked by T.B. from Sacramento
on July 31, 2009
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Hi Mamas -
This is terrible, but I dont even know the "actual" requirements as far when and what type of carseats children should be in. I have a 4 and half year ol...
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- Here is the web site for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Child passenger safety page: http://www.nhtsa.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/template.MAXIMIZE/...
- Hi T., I love britax seats too. Their website has a carseat fit guide that will show you all of your options based on your childs height weight and age. I am in a...
- my 3 1/2 year old just graduated to a sunshine kids XT -- xtra head support b/c of lots of car naps and bumpy country roads, my 9 mo old getting hand-me down britax bl...
Britax Marathon Car Seat Expiring?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 4, 2009
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Hi! Thanks for your help in advance. I have an almost three year old daughter who's way under the weight limit for the Marathon car seat but, b/c her sister used the ...
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- After some more responses come in I may be convinced differently but as of right now, my answer would be that I would continue to use the carseat. I just don't see the...
- Yes, carseats do have a 6 year expiration date. The plastic is subjected to wear and tear and heat and cold....I would not use it for my children past the expiration ...
- I just bought the Britax Marathon about one month ago for my 9 month old daughter and am hoping to use it for our future children as well. I do think; however, that we...
Booster for a Car
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on June 16, 2009
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I'm looking into a booster seat for my 5 year old. She is 44 lbs. I'm not sure on her height since she has not been to her pediatrician yet. I would like something ...
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- Car seats don't count as luggage for most airlines (they're free to take as checked bags as are strollers). I'd take mine along each time if I were you. I know som...
- Dear S., I just asked the big booster seat question two days ago and got the best (and scariest!!) advice. Elaince C. told me to go to kyledavidmiller.org and read...
- Boosters are easy you just through them in the car and go. All it does is elevate the child so the seat belt will fit them correctly. You can get a perfectly good bo...
Which Britax Carseat?
Asked by K.D. from San Francisco
on May 24, 2008
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We need to buy a new carseat for my daughter (soon to be 1 y/o and 20+ lbs.). She is in an infant carseat now but is over the height limits (29"). We are looking at ...
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- Hi K., We just went through this process and decided not to go with a Britax and instead purchased the new Graco Nautilus. We had heard that Britax was the best...
- Hi, I have the black Britax Marathon car seat for my son and I absolutley LOVE IT!! I bought another one for my daughter before she was even born!! It is bulky bu...
- There's a lot of helpful info on the FAQ at http://boards.babycenter.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=bcus9421&tid=2214 . The bulletin board host and ma...
Advice Re: Roundabout Vs. Marathon
Asked by B.T. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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Hi,
I'm debating between a Britax Roundabout and a Britax Marathon carseat, and I'm looking for advice. If you had a Roundabout, did you move your child from the rou...
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- Quite honestly, not sure why people would go with the Roundabout instead of the Marathon. MUCH safer to keep your child in a 5 pt harness past 40 lbs then to move the...
- I have both. I bought the Marathon for my first and then the Roundabout for my second. Both my girls are small and at 4-1/2 my oldest outgrew the Marathon and is now...
- Hi we bought the Britax Boulevard because it goes up to 65 pounds. The other nice thing is that it has the side impact head protection. just an fyi when we travel a...
Car Seat
Asked by T.K. from Detroit
on June 22, 2009
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Hello! I am currently seeking advice on car seat. We have a 11 momth old son and a 2 1/2 year old daughter. We have two Britax Marathon seats along with our infant car...
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- I;m not sure what car seat is best either, but I am about to have a baby, and wanted to read the responses to your question. A car seat has been one of the most confu...
- We love the Graco Nautilus. You can keep them in the 5-pt harness until they are 65 pounds, then it converts to a high-back or backless booster. We just switched it ...
- If I had to buy a new car seat right now I would get the Graco Nautulus. It is for 20 to 65 lbs with the 5 pt, then a high back booster, then a backless booster. It ...
Suggestions for International Travel with a 5 Month Old?
Asked by A.P. from New York
on June 11, 2009
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Hi moms,
I will be taking a family vacation to Spain in August and my son will be 5 months old at the time. We are taking a nonstop flight, have purchased a seat fo...
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- I know a lady who traveled to Turkey I think it was with her twin baby girls and husband. I think you are stressing yourself for no reason. You'll be fine, especially ...
- I took my baby when he was 3 months old to England and it worked out great because he laid in the basinet in front of us and the white noise of the plane relaxed him i...
- We took our daughter to Mexico when she was 4 months old. We did not buy an extra seat for her but found she had no problems sleeping, despite plenty of noise in the ...
Convertible Car Seats
Asked by A.D. from Los Angeles
on June 5, 2009
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I have been doing a ton of research online for a convertible car seat for my 1 year old. Unfortunately I am really confused. All of my friends use the Britax Maratho...
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- I have both of these carseats, the Marathon for my son, and the Blvd. for my daughter, and I dislike the Blvd. The Marathon is much easier to use. Also, when I bough...
- I put a Recaro Signo in my car as I wanted to keep my son rear-facing for as long as possible. It's a great seat, but it is HUGE. At 16 months we turned him forward-fa...
- We have two of these. I have 2 girls and we started the second one out since birth. We love them. They go to 65lbs so the little one will be in the for quite time. I...
