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Carseat vs Booster Clarification
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on June 10, 2009
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My daughter will be 5 tomorrow. her daycare is taking a field trip and the notice said that if the children are under 4, they need a car seat, otherwise they will prov...
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- Here are the current rules in WI. I honestly think that weight outweighs age, so I personally would feel better putting a 37 lb child in a car seat vs a booster seat....
- M.- Wisconsin law says that yes, your child needs to be both 4 and 40 lbs. I have a friend whose husband believes the manufacturer's recommendations instead of the l...
- She's within 3 pounds of that cutoff. I would let her go with the booster. She will be fine! The booster will raise her up so that the seatbelt fits properly.
Seeking Advice on Car Seats
Asked by T.D. from Charlotte
on March 4, 2008
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My husband and I have done some basic research on car seats and would like to know what the bottom line is on what types to buy and when. Right now we have an infant s...
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- Britax and Sunshine Radian are two carseats that will keep your child in a 5pt harness for the longest amount of time. I am a carseat fanatic and it blows my mind that...
- you definitely need a convertible seat next for your little peanut, not the toddler to booster. No one wants to buy different seats, but you want it all to be age appr...
- T., that's my sister's name too, you don't have to spend 300 dollars to get a quality carseat with a great safety rating. I too used a Graco infant seat that I though...
Car Seat
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on March 1, 2006
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I need a product recommendation, my daughter is hating the infant car seat, and we are looking to get her a rear/forward facing car seat. She is 10 months old. I have ...
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- I'm a big Britax fan--I have two--the second one I bought was the Marathon and it has holds the child until 60lbs I think, so that's a long time. I rationalize it by d...
- I would look it up for you--but someone borrowed my copy. Take a look in "Baby Bargains"--you can probably find it the library for a quick peek. Awesome book, with an...
- We bought the Evenflo Titan. It was highly rated at consumerreport.org as well as at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm. The Evenflo Tital cost...
Car Seats?
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on December 30, 2007
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Okay moms, question? My son's car seat was given to us by a friend- it is in good condition, has never been in an accident, my son likes it (he hates the other one an...
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- If you and your friend both kept it in the garage (out of the sun), I wouldn't sweat it - if you're going to worry, I'd replace it. S.
- I saw your post and googled the words car seat expiration. The first hit I got was this and thought it was pretty interesting: http://www.epinions.com/content_###-##...
- I think we should never think twice about our childrens' safety. You should buy the new one, chances are the one you have now is way past the lifespan of a carseat ei...
I Need Help Finding a Carseat
Asked by A.S. from Raleigh
on October 30, 2006
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I bought a Graco Comfort Sport carseat over the weekend and when I put my 21 lb daughter in it at the store, she fit well in it. In the car however, it seems like it s...
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- We love the Eddie Bauer car seat. Then forward facing it has 2 wsetting a straigh tup setting and a slightly tilted back position.
- If you take the carseat to any local fire station, they will install it for you. If there's a problem with the installation, they'll let you know.
- I am not sure if anyone else has told you this, but REX hospital has a carseat specialist (a FREE service) where they will check to make sure that your carseat is inst...
Where to Get Dependable Reviews on Carseats
Asked by H.L. from Detroit
on October 2, 2008
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We are looking to purchase a convertable carseat (actually 2- one for each car) for our son and I need to know how to find out what ones are safest, etc. Clearly I ca...
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- I'm a former trauma nurse, so getting a good car seat was a REALLY big deal for me! Consumer Reports does independent safety testing on carseats. Amazon, Target, and...
- Personal Opinion: I have 2 sets of car seats - one for my car, and one for my babysitters car (4 car seats total, I have twins). I have the Britax Marathon seats i...
- When I was registering and purchasing baby stuff, I found the reviews on Babies R Us website very helpful.
5-Point Toddler Seat
Asked by T.F. from Green Bay
on September 2, 2007
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My son is a big boy, tall and very solid, at only 2½. He just hit the 40-pound mark, which my current car seat has a weight limit of. I bought a high-back booster a...
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- I use an Eddie Bauer convertible carseat for my 3 1/2 yr old. It goes up to 80 lbs. Currently I use the 5 pt harness, but you can remove that after 40 lbs & use it a...
- We have the same problem and just bought a new car seat. The harness can be used up to 65 lbs. I don't remember what kind it is but it was on sale last month at Babi...
- I also have the Eddie Bauer all in one car seat. I have used it for my 4 year old since she was 4 months old. I LOVE it!! I switch it to a booster seat for shorter tri...
Car Seats for Kids >40Lbs?
Asked by N.P. from Chicago
on February 7, 2007
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Hi... silly question...I recently purchased a Britax Marathon but after reading further reviews it appears Evenflo Triump or even the Britax Roundabout is a better rat...
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- The Britax Decathalon is rated very well and accommodates children up to 65 pounds.
- We agonized over this too, and ended up with the Britax Boulevard (we got a floor model with no box, so it was only trivially more expensive than the Marathon, and wen...
- I've seen quite a few excellent reviews on the Brit Mar - esp with their modified design? In any case, carseats with 5 point harness are safest, especially for childr...
Should I Get the Britax Boulevard, Decathalon, Frontier or Regent??
Asked by M.Y. from Chicago
on December 24, 2008
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I currently have the Britax Roundabout and am looking to purchase another car seat for my almost 2 yr old son. I want something that he won't outgrow in the near futur...
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- I bought the regeant after our car accident and love it. My son is 30 pounds and three and half and I think he'll be in this car seat until he's like 10! It has mult...
- Are you stuck on getting a Britax? I loved the Britax for my daughter when she was younger. We had to get a new seat when my son outgrew his infant carrier, and we de...
- Just a couple of things to keep in mind no matter what seat you choose: 1) look at the height restrictions as well as weight. When my 2 were under 2 we had the Bri...
3 Car Seats in a Dodge Caliber or Suggestions for Another Type of Car
Asked by L.B. from Denver
on December 30, 2008
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We are unexpectantly expecting our third kiddo in late May. We are wondering if anyone has a Caliber and has put 3 car seats in it? We have put 3 toddler car seats i...
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- I guess the good news is that it is a great time to get a really good deal on a car! We have a Honda Oddessy and it is awesome. One of my good friends has a 5 year o...
- My friend fit three in the back of her Toyota Corolla. Wow, I didn't think she could do it! It seems to me that her infant seat fit in fine, but the problem was wh...
- I see your daughter is 4 so she would be 4.5 or 5 by the time the baby is born. Have you tried the backless buster for her? I have seen people with backless, regular...
