https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:59:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2803150 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:31:07 +0000 krispi 2803150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nutmeg36: Yes, I have a Britax Marathon Clicktight in my car. I don't have center latch like my husband's truck does, so I wanted something that would be easy to install in the center with a seatbelt. The Clicktight is easier to install than the Contender, but I miss having the cup holder when we're in my car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2803076 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:32:59 +0000 pinkb 2803076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a contender that mostly stays in the baby sitters car. I like it! It's easy install and light. It's not overly padded and hot (we live in FL so this is important for us). I am not sure about fitting in smaller cars as we have only had it in larger vans/SUV. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2803068 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 18:53:10 +0000 crazydoglady 2803068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one in my car. It's nothing fancy and I wish it had two cup holders like the extend-2-fit but I really can't complain. It fit fine in my Honda civic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2803057 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:49:31 +0000 smuckers 2803057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@krispi: Thank you! Do you have a different one for your car? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2802981 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:30:21 +0000 krispi 2802981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Contender in my husband's Honda Ridgeline truck. We have it in the center position, and it fits well. It's not hard to install or anything, but it does require a good bit of effort and pulling the strap in just the right direction to get the latch installation tight. (I think there are videos of this online.) Overall we've been happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-contender-reviews#post-2802916 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:34:20 +0000 smuckers 2802916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were very generously gifted a Graco Contender carseat for Christmas for my DD. Does anyone have any experience with the car seat (good, bad, ugly)? Reviews online are favorable, but I don't know anyone with the seat IRL.</p> <p>Additionally, I drive a Mazda3, which has a very narrow backseat. Getting a new car is not a feasible option at this point. Does anyone happen to know if this carseat will fit (rear-facing) comfortably? We put her infant seat in the middle, but ideally I'd love to put her behind me so it's not so hard getting her in and out (I'm about 85% sure this won't be possible until she's forward facing, which is years away).</p> <p>ETA: Asking the question because we need to purchase a 2nd seat for my husband's car (she rides in both cars pretty frequently). If the Contender won't fit in my car, it will certainly in his (Pontiac Vibe), so we can do something different for mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-myride-differences#post-1416203 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:49:37 +0000 sorrycharlie 1416203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my seat is included in the recall but I've never had any issue with the buckle. I've found it extremely easy to use.</p> <p>I also am not sure if mine has the safety surround or not, but we just took the pillow inserts out before she ever used it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1416176 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:38:32 +0000 Beebug 1416176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Recall not in Canada, but our buckle in 1 of 2 we have like this totally has an awful, sticky buckle.</p> <p>I love the buckle compared to other seats, then it started to stick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1416167 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:33:50 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1416167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: I agree I've always like my britax because I hated the graco buckle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-myride-differences#post-1416164 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:32:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1416164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dojo: I guess they just recalled some of these because the buckles stuck. I will have to check mine to see if it's part of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-myride-differences#post-1416109 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:08:45 +0000 dojo 1416109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: We just bought one with the safety surround (from Target) and I HATE the buckle too!!! It's our back-up seat and I got a great deal so I can't complain too much :-/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1416099 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:04:39 +0000 dojo 1416099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for posting - we just got one of these so I will have to check if it's included in the recall. I will say that even if it is not the chest clip and buckle are really difficult for me even without 'dried on food/drink' or whatever they are saying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1416039 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:29:36 +0000 Greentea 1416039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: we have the snugride 22 or something? It is a total nightmare... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415979 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:00:26 +0000 sunny 1415979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh! We have one of those! My husband has always complained that he doesn't like the Graco as much as the Britax. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415973 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:58:12 +0000 MapleMoose 1415973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eeek thanks for posting </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415559 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:15:10 +0000 Adira 1415559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for posting! Their site now says the solution is to replace the harness buckle and you can call and get a replacement. I'll have to do that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415536 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:11:32 +0000 Bao 1415536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one of these... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415442 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:55:57 +0000 Cole 1415442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swear the infant bucket seat we have from them has the worst buckle ever. I wonder if those will wind up being recalled too. Has anyone rise had that issue? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415434 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:54:17 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1415434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Finally. They've been under investigation for awhile for this. People have had to cut their kids out of these seats with scissors! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415420 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:50:45 +0000 jetsa 1415420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: it'll have the manufacture date either on the box or on the bottom of the carseat. We just bought one last tuesday, gah! I'd also check the price if you just bought it because now my seat is on clearance at buybuybaby ($50 cheaper!) so they better adjust my price or I'm going to return it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415405 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:48:14 +0000 Dandelion 1415405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm...how do I figure out if mine was made during that time? I just bought it a week ago from Target.</p> <p>NM...found it. I was manufactured in Dec 2013, so I think it should be ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/graco-carseat-recall#post-1415391 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:45:33 +0000 jetsa 1415391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Make: GRACO</p> <p>Models: ARGOS 70, CLASSIC RIDE 50, COMFORT SPORT, COZY CLINE, MY RIDE 65, MY RIDE 70, MY RIDE W/SAFETY SURROUND, NAUTILUS, NAUTILUS ELITE, SIZE 4 ME 70, SMARTSEAT</p> <p>Production Dates: -</p> <p>Defect: Graco Children's Products, Inc. (Graco) is recalling model year 2009 through 2013 toddler and booster child restraints, models Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride with Safety Surround, My Ride 70, Size 4 Me 70, Smartseat, Nautilus, Nautilus Elite, and Argos 70. The alleged defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. In some cases, the buckle becomes stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button.</p> <p>Consequence: It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency, in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.</p> <p>Corrective Action: The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy or notification schedule. Owners may contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109 (toll-free) or 1-330-869-7225.</p> <p>Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href="http://www.safercar.gov" rel="nofollow">http://www.safercar.gov</a>.</p> <p>NHTSA No.: 14C001000 </p> <p><a href="http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/childseat.cfm#mfg_anchor" rel="nofollow">http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/childseat.cfm#mfg_anchor</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.gracobaby.com/safetyandrecall/pages/safetyandrecallarticle.aspx?recallID=41&#038;page=SafetyAndRecall" rel="nofollow">http://www.gracobaby.com/safetyandrecall/pages/safetyandrecallarticle.aspx?recallID=41&#038;page=SafetyAndRecall</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-too-boyish#post-592872 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:29:52 +0000 Mrs. Pen 592872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so cute! I love the color palette!! I love it. Not too boyish at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-too-boyish#post-592855 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:18:20 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 592855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the aqua for a boy or girl!</p> <p>I can't talk though, I'm going to reuse DS's baby blue/gray carseat regardless or the gender of the next one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-too-boyish#post-592793 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:37:07 +0000 photojane 592793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love it! My baby girl's stroller and car seat are black and lighter shade of aqua. I actually asked the same question about whether it was too boyish a few months ago! I'm so glad I got it. It suits her perfectly and I am so glad I went with it. I've gotten tons of compliments. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-too-boyish#post-592783 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:32:46 +0000 Dandelion 592783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way, go for it. I'm using ds's stroller for this girl that's coming soon. It's totally masculine. Most of her clothes are all pink, anyways, so I doubt anyone will mistake her for a boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-too-boyish#post-592782 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:32:06 +0000 T.H.O.U. 592782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love that pattern! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-too-boyish#post-592770 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:28:47 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 592770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nah, perfect for a girl. Our girls have brown carseats... That was never a factor in whether people thought they were boys or girls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-too-boyish#post-592754 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:20:57 +0000 Boogs 592754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all. Our set is grey and black and we would use it for a girl. You'll have baby blankets and everything to make it feel more girly if you want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-too-boyish#post-592750 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:18:51 +0000 StrawberryBee 592750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: PS: silvery lilac sounds so lovely! </p>