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Advice on Carseat for Toddler
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on September 1, 2009
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We are expecting our second baby in December, so my parents want to by a car seat to keep in CO so we don't have to lug two car seats around with us when we travel to ...
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- I would advise the grandparents to look into the boosterseats with the 5 pt harness for up to 65 pounds. They are at Target and under $200. I can't remember the name...
- I don't know how much you're looking to spend but I think I'd go with the Graco Nautilus. It's around $150 and goes from a 5-point harness to a belt positioning boost...
- Unfortunately, the Scenera will probably be outgrown by your daughter around age 3 at her weight/height. Ask yourself what you want to spend, how often will you be ...
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 ...
Convertible Car Seats
Asked by A.B. from Kansas City
on August 14, 2006
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I would love some advice/suggestions on a good child convertible car seat to get for my 8 month old. He has almost outgrown his infant car seat and we need to advance ...
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- I highly reccommend any of the Britax seats that go up to 65 lbs or the Sunshine Kids Radian that also goes up to 65 lbs. Fisher Price has 2 new seats based off of B...
- We have an Evenflo car seat. According to my husband, Consumer Reports highly recommended it. It's very easy to use. We've used three different types of seats and t...
- We have an Evenflo car seat in my car and a generic one in my husbands car. We tried the Britax, but since my son is so long, he didn't fit in it comfortably. We had...
A Car Seat for a 7 Mth Old Girl
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on October 29, 2008
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My daughter has very limited funds and needs a car seat for her 7 mth old baby. She has totally outgrown the infant carrier. I know that there is an organization that ...
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- i'm not trying to sound all knowing or anything :) but you're really not suppose to put any baby under a year in anything but a infant carrier. the main reason being ...
- I am not sure what that organization is, but have you tried looking at Kid to Kid it is a resale shop. You could also try craigslist. As far as leaving her in an inf...
- I am sure you as a mother of 3, grandmother of 2, are aware, but others on this site may not be..you absolutely can have an infant out of an infant carrier. They do ha...
Looking for a Booster Seat
Asked by K.T. from San Antonio
on August 16, 2007
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Ok ladies so here's the deal. My 29 month old is 35 pounds and 41 inches tall. He's currently in a Britax carseat that he is almost too tall for. I was hoping to get s...
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- Hi, I now have 4 boys and we prefer the Alpa Omega. It is a car seat that goes from 5 months rear facing all the way to 80lbs forward facing. It also has the 5 point...
- At his age he is MUCH too young for a belt positioning booster. Assuming you go w/ a seat seat that converts to a 5-pt harness to a bpb that has a higher weight limit ...
- I did much research last year for 5 point for older kids. The only one that was reasonable was the Britax Marathon. If I'm not mistaken it can be used until the chil...
Advice on Carseat for Nanny's Car
Asked by E.K. from Chicago
on November 15, 2006
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Hi,
I was wondering what other moms do about carseats for their nanny's car? Right now my nanny watches my 16 month baby body 3-4 days a week/25 hrs per week. She ...
Need Advice for Toddler Car Seat
Asked by G.C. from Springfield
on April 29, 2008
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My son is 34 pounds and 38 inches tall. Due to a car accident, I am replacing his car seat - a Graco Comfortsport. Since most convertible seats have a 40 pound maxim...
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- G., I would suggest that you look at the new True Fit seat from The First Years. The True Fit will go up to 65 lbs but the real plus is that the harness straps wil...
- I got an Eddie Bauer (I think it's called prospect) booster seat for my son from Targert for $89.99. It works as a 5 point internal harness system from 22-40lbs, to a ...
- Absolutely love the Radian 65 carseat. It is super easy to install and fits great. It will hold them up to 65 pounds. They make one up to 80 lbs also but most kids ...
Seeking Advice on Second Convertible Carseat
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on March 1, 2009
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My daughter is finally big enough to move to a forward facing carseat and I am planning on buying the Britax Marathon for my car, which we use most often, but I am deb...
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- We have the Evenflo Triumph and my daugher was in that seat in a moderate car accident and did not have a bump or bruise anywhere. We bought another Triumph and have u...
- We actually really like our Graco Nautilus..it goes up to 65 lbs. in a harness, and since it wont get tons of use, will last you for a good 6 years or so. I know all a...
- Personally, I would buy a Britax for both. We have one in each of our cars and you will use it! They really are the best and easiest to get in and out of cars.
Recommendations for Car Seat Booster
Asked by J.H. from Atlanta
on February 23, 2009
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I'm looking for recommendations for a convertible car seat booster that will harness our 2.5 year old and convert to a highback booster and than booster when he's old...
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- Check out the Graco Nautilus 3 in 1... here's the link to it at Babies R Us http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3009610 It converts from a 5-pt harn...
- I have the Marathon for our son and I've been looking into the same thing myself for him. He still fits into it, but it sits so tall in my car that we have to be care...
- What kind of car do your drive? what is the weight of your son? what is his torso height? (butt to shoulder measurment)Also, keep your 9mo old Rear facing to the limit...
Where Do You Position Your Carseats?
Asked by M.W. from Cleveland
on April 17, 2008
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We have a 17 month old son and are expecting a brother or sister for him in late June. I am not sure where to position the carseats in our car! Do I put the new babe...
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- M., I always put my little one diagonally from me(back passenger seat)so I could reach them if needed. Look for a baby mirror at Wal-mart or Babies'r us, it attatches...
- It is best to have the smallest child in the center of the car, however I have heard that the next safest spot is the passenger side rear seat. So I would personally p...
- If your son is still rearfacing (which would be ideal) then as far as I've read, it doesn't really matter who goes where. I would be inclined to put the baby in the mi...
