Q. Were you anxious to get them turned around? Also, are cheaper Walmart car seats (like the $40 Evenflo ones) any less safe than the expensive Babies R Us ones?
Thanks Mrs.G... that was very helpful.
Thanks Mrs.G... that was very helpful.
A. I work for NYS as a Child Passenger Safety certified technician and instructor. I travel throughout the state and have seen so many families with so many different choices of car seats.
It is a known fact that everyone is safer rear facing, even adults. That being said, it is just not how we do things. It is best to keep your baby rear facing as long as possible, but you should also abide by the information provided for your specific seat.
To answer your question, my 18 month old and my 3 1/2 year old still both ride rear facing in their Sunshine Kids Radian 80s. We chose these seats specifically because of the rear facing guidelines. They may ride rear facing up to 45 pounds or until the top of their ears reach the top of the shell. Luckily, these car seats have a high shell.
I will let them ride this way until they reach either of those guidelines. It is safer for my children and I want to do what's best for them. A common mistake I see a lot of parents make is buying into the theory that if a child's feet reach the seat or need to be bent, they should face forward. This is wrong, as you should always try to keep them rear facing as long as possible. Even if you are switching from an infant seat to a convertible, you should let your child ride rear facing in the convertible as long as its limits allow.
Evenflo car seats are not necessarily a bad choice for your child. Any new car seat has passed federal safety guidelines, or it would not be on the market. The main difference being, is that some car seats just have more "ease of use" features than others. For example, I know that the Evenflo seats require the carry handles to be down when in use in the vehicle. This can be a problem for compatibility with some vehicles, especially small cars. The Chicco infant seat, on the other hand, allows you to use the seat with the handle up. Also, I know that the Chicco and Britax infant seats have leveling bubbles to help you judge the proper angle for your seat, which I have yet to see on a less expensive model (not that it's a bad thing). This just takes the guess work out of finding the perfect angle for your base. My only recommendation, if you're going to use a car seat without these added features, would be to definitely take the time to have it installed professionally by either your police station or a car seat safety inspection. These seats can be just as safe as the more expensive ones, provided they are installed correctly.
Ultimately, the safest seat is the on that fits your child and your vehicle. It is not always the top-rated seat on consumer reports as these are often rated by ease of use features instead of completely focusing on safety. If your baby is already born when you are buying the seat, you can take them somewhere that lets you test out the seats before buying. I know many Babies R Us locations will actually let you have your child sit in the seat in store.
Happy Shopping :)
Some great infant seats that allow an extension of riding rear facing include:
Chicco Keyfit 30
Britax Companion
Graco Snugride 32/35
Some great convertible seats for this purpose are:
Sunshine Kids Radian 65/80
Britax Marathon (actually, many of the Britax models)
Graco MyRide 65
It is a known fact that everyone is safer rear facing, even adults. That being said, it is just not how we do things. It is best to keep your baby rear facing as long as possible, but you should also abide by the information provided for your specific seat.
To answer your question, my 18 month old and my 3 1/2 year old still both ride rear facing in their Sunshine Kids Radian 80s. We chose these seats specifically because of the rear facing guidelines. They may ride rear facing up to 45 pounds or until the top of their ears reach the top of the shell. Luckily, these car seats have a high shell.
I will let them ride this way until they reach either of those guidelines. It is safer for my children and I want to do what's best for them. A common mistake I see a lot of parents make is buying into the theory that if a child's feet reach the seat or need to be bent, they should face forward. This is wrong, as you should always try to keep them rear facing as long as possible. Even if you are switching from an infant seat to a convertible, you should let your child ride rear facing in the convertible as long as its limits allow.
Evenflo car seats are not necessarily a bad choice for your child. Any new car seat has passed federal safety guidelines, or it would not be on the market. The main difference being, is that some car seats just have more "ease of use" features than others. For example, I know that the Evenflo seats require the carry handles to be down when in use in the vehicle. This can be a problem for compatibility with some vehicles, especially small cars. The Chicco infant seat, on the other hand, allows you to use the seat with the handle up. Also, I know that the Chicco and Britax infant seats have leveling bubbles to help you judge the proper angle for your seat, which I have yet to see on a less expensive model (not that it's a bad thing). This just takes the guess work out of finding the perfect angle for your base. My only recommendation, if you're going to use a car seat without these added features, would be to definitely take the time to have it installed professionally by either your police station or a car seat safety inspection. These seats can be just as safe as the more expensive ones, provided they are installed correctly.
Ultimately, the safest seat is the on that fits your child and your vehicle. It is not always the top-rated seat on consumer reports as these are often rated by ease of use features instead of completely focusing on safety. If your baby is already born when you are buying the seat, you can take them somewhere that lets you test out the seats before buying. I know many Babies R Us locations will actually let you have your child sit in the seat in store.
Happy Shopping :)
Some great infant seats that allow an extension of riding rear facing include:
Chicco Keyfit 30
Britax Companion
Graco Snugride 32/35
Some great convertible seats for this purpose are:
Sunshine Kids Radian 65/80
Britax Marathon (actually, many of the Britax models)
Graco MyRide 65
Best place to buy online inexpensive but good quality girls newborn baby clothing?
Q. Besides Target (I think I already bought all their cute girls items lol)
I live in a rural area and all we close that is close by to shop for baby is Target, Walmart, and Babies R Us so I tend to prefer to shop online and would love to hear some Websites you have shopped at before and trust.
I am looking to buy lots of girls newborn to 6 months warm footsie outfits since baby is coming in January it will be cold!
Thanks so much in advance!!
I live in a rural area and all we close that is close by to shop for baby is Target, Walmart, and Babies R Us so I tend to prefer to shop online and would love to hear some Websites you have shopped at before and trust.
I am looking to buy lots of girls newborn to 6 months warm footsie outfits since baby is coming in January it will be cold!
Thanks so much in advance!!
A. You can buy Baby Girls (0-24 Months) clothes from http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGirls-Infants-Toddlers-Kids-Baby%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D1044512%26no%3D1040662%26ref%255F%3Dsc%255Fbm%255Fbr%255F1040662%255F10%255Fmo%255F18%26me%3DATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=189-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
Where in Omaha, Ne are the best places to shop for a baby on the way?
Q. I know there is a Babies-R-Us, what else is there, and are there any good prices out there? We're needing all the essentials!
A. What is your price range you are looking for? The reason i ask is because there is Wal-Mart, Kmart(if still in omaha), Shopko, BabiesRus, Nebraska Furniture Mart..If you want high end which will cost you more, is Kids Stuff Superstore. I used to work at the location in Lincoln. Quit when i moved here to Kentucky. Their cribs can range from $100 all the way up to about $700. The prices are higher there because of the woods and stuff used. At Kids Stuff, its like a one stop shop for the baby. Everything from cribs, dressers, bedding, mattresses, carseats, strollers, ...you name it i am for sure we had it. Email me if you would like more information. I can give you some names of who you can talk to that would be very helpful. The only downside to KS is the price, but sometimes waiting about 6-8 weeks for orders. But i will tell you it is worth the wait! So yea just email me if you have any questions! Even though i am no longer working with Kids Stuff, I still recommend them to everyone i know!
Why cant i find disposable washcloths for babies?
Q. I've looked at walmart and online at target toys r us and babies r u and can't find them. I need ideas as to where I can find something I'm going on vacation and need a way to wash the kids up while we r hiking and out and about
A. I received some from my friend
they are Huggies Disposable wash clothes. they are dry, soap infused & work wonderful.
she bought them IN STORE at our local Target
they are available at amazon & other locations. so good luck
johnsons (baby brand) makes some but only seen available for purchase online
they are Huggies Disposable wash clothes. they are dry, soap infused & work wonderful.
she bought them IN STORE at our local Target
they are available at amazon & other locations. so good luck
johnsons (baby brand) makes some but only seen available for purchase online
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