https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:26:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926623 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:33:17 +0000 MrsRcCar 1926623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for your suggestions! We opted for an Evenflo symphony seat named Emerson. I talked to a mum in store about the Evenflo seat that we purchased and she said she loved hers. Here is to hoping that they install super easy. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926403 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:36:03 +0000 looch 1926403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Let's see, I have Graco and Britax and I can't say enough good things about both brands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926402 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:34:33 +0000 woodentulip 1926402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinpye: Great seats! We have (sadly) been in 3 accidents in the 5 years since we became parents, and the safety that I have felt with the Britax made every penny spent on seats (which at this point is quite a lot after all the replacement and only % covered by insurance!) seem quadruple-y worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926388 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:12:01 +0000 erinpye 1926388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: we have a frontier for DD1, too, and a roundabout for DD2. Love Britax! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926231 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 13:45:02 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1926231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought an Evenflo Symphony LX for $179 at BRU. I usually research these things to death, but impulse bought this and we're very happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926218 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 13:27:44 +0000 singingbee 1926218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: it's really been great. Lo loves it and rides really well in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926195 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 12:45:52 +0000 woodentulip 1926195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love love love Britax. Any of them. We have had all sorts, but both our girls were in Boulevards last winter when my husband was in a bad accident (both cars written off, airbags and such deployed) and the girls didn't even complain of a sore back. Britax is over $250 in Canada, but I will forever buy their products. They are substantial seats though-take a lot of space!<br /> Bc both our kids are now FF, we have them in Frontiers, which as also love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926183 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 12:30:01 +0000 MrsRcCar 1926183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@singingbee: I am so glad to see such positive reviews for that car seat. I will be checking it out today at the store. Hopefully it is in stock. I live in a small town without a lot of retailers who sell baby stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926159 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 11:49:32 +0000 singingbee 1926159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one and we love it. </p> [attach=208/14/nef82m.337x600.Screenshot_2014-11-02-10-49-05.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926151 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 11:40:05 +0000 MrsRcCar 1926151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: I was wondering about those. I only have a $250 budget since I need to replace 2 ASAP. Perhaps I could be persuaded if I like what I see. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926047 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 09:31:05 +0000 catomd00 1926047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love our graco 4ever! It's a little over $250 but I got it for $199 with coupons and a mail in rebate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1926031 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 09:13:41 +0000 MrsRcCar 1926031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: thanks for your reply. I will have to check it out when I hit the store today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1925895 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 05:20:28 +0000 Dandelion 1925895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have same as @loveisstrange: and it's great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1925890 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:32:11 +0000 MrsRcCar 1925890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: @jetsa: @wonderstruck: thanks ladies!! My mum thinks I am crazy because I am replacing my current seats. She says my crash wasn't that bad. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1925880 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 02:46:43 +0000 wonderstruck 1925880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ease of install was the #1 thing for me, and RF limit was #2. This is what we ended up with and I love it - I suck at installing car seats, but this thing is idiot-proof and takes me under 2 minutes! Tons of places run 20% off deals where you can get it for under $250.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHPZY68/?tag=googhydr-20&#038;hvadid=31590339037&#038;hvpos=1t1&#038;hvexid=&#038;hvnetw=g&#038;hvrand=5232056626575376293&#038;hvpone=&#038;hvptwo=&#038;hvqmt=b&#038;hvdev=c&#038;ref=pd_sl_5n9edzxby8_b" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHPZY68/?tag=googhydr-20&#038;hvadid=31590339037&#038;hvpos=1t1&#038;hvexid=&#038;hvnetw=g&#038;hvrand=5232056626575376293&#038;hvpone=&#038;hvptwo=&#038;hvqmt=b&#038;hvdev=c&#038;ref=pd_sl_5n9edzxby8_b</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1925861 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 01:51:00 +0000 jetsa 1925861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this and love it it's the same seat as loveistrange with a slightly higher rf limit for my tall kid. It doesn't meet the 100lbs rule it goes to 65 ff.</p> <p><a href="http://csftl.org/graco-mysize-70-convertible-seat-a-mini-review/" rel="nofollow">http://csftl.org/graco-mysize-70-convertible-seat-a-mini-review/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1925834 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 23:27:55 +0000 loveisstrange 1925834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have this guy. Highly recommend! </p> <p><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/car-seats/graco-mysize-65-convertible-car-seat-reese-1896361-28879766" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.com/buy/car-seats/graco-mysize-65-convertible-car-seat-reese-1896361-28879766</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-favorite-convertible-car-seat#post-1925832 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 23:23:53 +0000 MrsRcCar 1925832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please show me your favorite convertible car seat under $250. We need to replace ours since our car was in an accident. While I liked ours I am not opposed to trying something new.<br /> Links would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance. :)<br /> Must have:<br /> -rear facing options for extended rf<br /> - weight limit around 100 pounds<br /> - be easy to install<br /> - fit easily into my torrent </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1923217 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 17:57:49 +0000 MrsRcCar 1923217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all very much for your responses. I am hoping to resolve all of this Monday. In the meantime we are using our spare car seats. Nothing wrong with them but I liked the ones in my car. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1923130 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:42:13 +0000 JessKas 1923130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My insurance company had me submit a receipt for my car seat and then issued me a check for that amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1923095 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:16:30 +0000 Vegmama 1923095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: Be prepared to show them the nhtsa guidelines for replacing car seats after a crash. If they refuse to cover, you will need to ask your insurance company to write you a letter stating that they will assume liability in case of a future accident. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1923081 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:09:32 +0000 Vegmama 1923081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: You will likely need to present the insurance company with instructions from the car seat manufacturer. Most (all?) are "replace after any incident". From what I've heard, most insurance companies are very quick to replace car seats!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1923078 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:06:58 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1923078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: I"m so sorry! I was in an accident about this time last year. Insurance said they needed me buy new ones and then they would reimburse me for them after I showed them that I destroyed the current ones (ie: cut the straps). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1922985 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:17:00 +0000 bunnylove08 1922985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>MY MIL was in a small car accident and her insurance company (i believed geico) just cut her a check for the damages and car seat. </p> <p>I'm glad everyone in your family is okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1922974 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:09:22 +0000 prettylizy 1922974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is different with every company, but usually you front the cost and they reimburse you. SO glad everyone is okay though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1922965 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:04:04 +0000 sorrycharlie 1922965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh I'm sorry! I called the agent and said "I had 3 seats in my car that need to be replaced." And they told me to buy new seats (comparable value if not the exact same) and as soon as I emailed the receipt they issued a check. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1922913 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:41:07 +0000 catomd00 1922913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope they cover it for you! If it makes you feel any better - I was in an accident and my car looked very much like yours did and it was not totaled. (The value of the car at the time was really low, too so they went back and forth on it originally, but it ended up being repaired, and ran great for another 5 years when I traded in to get a mommy car!) Hopefully there's no damage underneath! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1922905 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:35:07 +0000 kiddosc 1922905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pull out the carseat manual and copy the section that says when the seat must be replaced. The NHTSA defines a minor accident and says a seat doesn't have to be replaced if the accident qualifies as minor and many insurance companies follow those guidelines. Many seat manufacturers mandate replacement after ANY accident however. Insurance should cover it if the manual says it should be replaced, but you will most likely have to fight for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1922892 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:29:06 +0000 MrsRcCar 1922892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I talked to insurance this afternoon. They said that they will looking at my vehicle by Monday. They will then determine what they will be covering for replacement. They also told me that I will likely have to buy the car seats and send the receipt for reimbursement. Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess we will have to see what monday brings.<br /> Here are some pictures of the damage.</p> <p>[attach=2880/14/ne9vgk.450x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2880/14/ne9vgn.450x600.image.jpg] </p> [attach=2880/14/ne9vho.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-seat-replacement-following-accident#post-1922090 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 08:43:59 +0000 swurlygurl 1922090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my goodness, that is so scary!! I'm so glad everyone's okay!</p> <p>My Sister was in a really minor fender bender and the other insurance sent her money RIGHT AWAY for a car seat replacement. She didn't even have to ask! </p>