https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:21:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81989 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:57:37 +0000 lemondrop 81989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had our fire department install it and show us how to use it. It was very helpful since the nurses weren't allowed to help technically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81984 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:49:32 +0000 Andrea 81984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't remember it being hard? But who knows, feels like a lifetime ago now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81978 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:44:58 +0000 venice4504 81978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They watched but were not allowed to help. They checked it, made us adjust several things and rechecked. Never did they really touch it though. Way too much of a liability. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81968 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:28:47 +0000 mediagirl 81968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini: thank you for the tips. The lowest setting is so tiny, I can't believe a baby can be that small! (can you tell we have never been around newborns and this is our first?) :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81949 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:52:53 +0000 chopsuey 81949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had to put our Lo in ourselves! No one helped </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81918 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:22:19 +0000 heffalump 81918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone at the hospital is always so nice and helpful. I'm sure they'll help if you ask! They helped us without us having to ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81911 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:00:42 +0000 keiki_mama 81911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini: Great tips! I would have never thought to practice with a stuffed doll. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81910 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:57:20 +0000 MsMini 81910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I am sure you will feel silly, but the parents who (sheepishly) admit practicing have a big leg up when it comes to securing the baby! The nurse should have no issue making sure you have the adjustment correct, just for your peace of mind though! I have even heard of people who strap their cats into the car seat (my cat would murder me in my sleep if I pulled that). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81909 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:55:22 +0000 mediagirl 81909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini: I pulled out my Cabbage Patch doll. I think she's bigger than an infant. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81908 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:51:54 +0000 MsMini 81908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually give parents a hand, but make them actually do everything themselves. Legally though, it is a huge liability for nurses to secure the baby in the car seat themselves. Also - keep in mind all car seats are so different, we might not know the finer points of every kind, so it is best to familiarize yourself with how the seat works, and practice putting teddy bears or something into it.</p> <p>ETA: Also, please make sure the shoulder straps are adjusted to the lowest setting before you get to the hospital, it is a pain in the butt to adjust them, and you will be so anxious to get out of there that it will just frustrate you to do it there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-time-in-the-carseat#post-81906 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:48:00 +0000 mediagirl 81906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does the hospital help you get your baby secured in a carseat before you leave? We just got ours and I'm freaking out that we'll have to worry about adjusting it around a brand new baby! </p>