Q. I have to infant car seats and I know that the weight limit is 22 lbs. Should I change now are when my baby girl weighs 22 lbs?
Is it true that the safest place for a car seat is in the middle of the back seat?
Is it true that the safest place for a car seat is in the middle of the back seat?
A. ok the cosco scerina is a wonderful seat at a great price. about 30-35$. Dont' let taht fool you either. It can rear face up to 35lbs & has good support. It also has the adjuster on the front.
The middle of the back seat is the safest IF your car will let you put it there. CHECK THE MANUAL. Some cars don't.
Rear face as long as possible. If yo uare in a frontal impact & your kid is facing forward then their BIG HEADS get thrown so hard... massive neck problems... yikes. Besides if they are rear facing then they don't drop their toys as bad.
Their still to weak to have good enough support to keep their bodies from being slung.
Oh yeah, the back is higher so it has a higher max height & longer straps. Means this is the seat till the kids is about 4years old! next step is a booster!
ok if you want a GREAT site.. check here:
http://boards.babycenter.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=bcus9421
If you have the $$ a Britax is an excellent option.. but I still like my Scerena. Cheap enough I can put em in husbands car too.
Keep em in a booster till they are 4'9"!
The middle of the back seat is the safest IF your car will let you put it there. CHECK THE MANUAL. Some cars don't.
Rear face as long as possible. If yo uare in a frontal impact & your kid is facing forward then their BIG HEADS get thrown so hard... massive neck problems... yikes. Besides if they are rear facing then they don't drop their toys as bad.
Their still to weak to have good enough support to keep their bodies from being slung.
Oh yeah, the back is higher so it has a higher max height & longer straps. Means this is the seat till the kids is about 4years old! next step is a booster!
ok if you want a GREAT site.. check here:
http://boards.babycenter.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=bcus9421
If you have the $$ a Britax is an excellent option.. but I still like my Scerena. Cheap enough I can put em in husbands car too.
Keep em in a booster till they are 4'9"!
Is convertible car seat a good idea for a newborn?
Q. I am very confused shall buy an infant car seat now and a convertible when the baby is an year old or shall I get a convertible which can be used both for a newborn and a todller?
A. Many convertible seats have a minimum weight of 5 lbs or "birth". The problem is that most newborns do not fit well in a convertible seat. In order to fit correctly, the child's shoulders must be at or above the lowest set of harness slots. Many parents purchase a convertible seat before their child is born, thinking that it is the ONLY seat they'll ever need. Most babies will need an infant seat.
Many people don't realize that not every car seat fits in every car. Many vehicles have humps, sloped seats and buckle configurations that are completely INCOMPATIBLE with some car seats. Unfortunately, the only way to tell if a seat will fit is to try it out. Many baby specialty stores and places like Toys R Us/Babies R Us will allow the customer to leave a drivers license at the front desk and take seats out of the store to try them out in the car. When installing the seat, you need to be sure that it is locked into place. Check your car's owner's manual to find out how to lock your child restraint in. There should be less than 1 inch of movement side to side and from back to front. To check for seat movement, grab the seat where the seat belt threads through on either side and pull from side to side and from the back of the seat toward the front. Use gentle tugs - any forceful movement can dislodge even the tightest installation. A rear-facing seat will have normal movement back and forth and side to side at the TOP of the seat - this is the way it's designed to protect baby.
Please check out this page http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/stayrearfacing.aspx
Many people don't realize that not every car seat fits in every car. Many vehicles have humps, sloped seats and buckle configurations that are completely INCOMPATIBLE with some car seats. Unfortunately, the only way to tell if a seat will fit is to try it out. Many baby specialty stores and places like Toys R Us/Babies R Us will allow the customer to leave a drivers license at the front desk and take seats out of the store to try them out in the car. When installing the seat, you need to be sure that it is locked into place. Check your car's owner's manual to find out how to lock your child restraint in. There should be less than 1 inch of movement side to side and from back to front. To check for seat movement, grab the seat where the seat belt threads through on either side and pull from side to side and from the back of the seat toward the front. Use gentle tugs - any forceful movement can dislodge even the tightest installation. A rear-facing seat will have normal movement back and forth and side to side at the TOP of the seat - this is the way it's designed to protect baby.
Please check out this page http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/stayrearfacing.aspx
Does anyone know a place in Memphis that gives away free infant car seats?
Q. I am due in a couple on months and I am trying to use money wisely in that I can only get necessities right now. Even though a car seat is a necessity, if I can locate a place to give one free then I can allocate those funds elsewhere.
A. You can call your local Fire Department / Car Seat Installation place to see if they are aware of programs. Our town had a special with Graco car seats - if you brought in an old, recycled seat, they would install a brand new one in your car.
Do NOT purchase a used seat online from someone on E-Bay, Craigs List or a free used one off Freecycle. Do not get a used one unless you know the person you are purchasing from and know that the seat is not expired, has no recalls and has not been in an accident. Your child's safety is not something to take short-cuts with.
I am all for (and have) second hand strollers, clothes, toys . . . but not car seats.
Best wishes & congrats!
Do NOT purchase a used seat online from someone on E-Bay, Craigs List or a free used one off Freecycle. Do not get a used one unless you know the person you are purchasing from and know that the seat is not expired, has no recalls and has not been in an accident. Your child's safety is not something to take short-cuts with.
I am all for (and have) second hand strollers, clothes, toys . . . but not car seats.
Best wishes & congrats!
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