https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:40:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394192 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 21:07:05 +0000 Smurfette 1394192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: That is great then!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394140 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:41:16 +0000 Dandelion 1394140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: nope. The nurse will see it in the car when we load in to go home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394104 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:19:54 +0000 pl0508 1394104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have and love the safety first complete air convertible !<br /> If I would've known I think I may have skipped the infant seat. But -DS was over 9. Lb. at birth. We moved him to a convertible at 6 mo </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394097 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:12:23 +0000 Smurfette 1394097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: I still don't understand how people can get away without an infant seat. I wouldn't have survived without it! Does your hospital not require to see the baby strapped in before leaving? We couldn't take R out of the room without her strapped in her seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394074 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:01:03 +0000 Dandelion 1394074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The myride 70 is rated one of the best convertibles to use from birth...even above other more expensive seats. I got it for this reason because I'm skipping the infant seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394069 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:57:42 +0000 Dandelion 1394069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@futuremama: yep...I got a great deal on it today with the sale at target and the cartwheel coupon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394065 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:53:54 +0000 jetsa 1394065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: we just got a graco fit4me 70 which is essentially the same and love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394026 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:26:47 +0000 Smurfette 1394026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: I :heart: ours!!! We moved the NextFit into DH cars and I like the Foonf so much better. R loves to look out the window. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394023 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:25:06 +0000 Ra 1394023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are getting the Foonf. It is super expensive but it was the Carseat Lady recommended for our car and linebacker of a child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1394020 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:22:47 +0000 loveisstrange 1394020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: It's almost impossible to predict. He could grow 2" or 12" in the next year. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393869 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:57:01 +0000 MamaJ 1393869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know nothing about boosters but we have a britax pavillion. DS is a shorty though. He was 30 inches at 12 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393864 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:52:03 +0000 Ash 1393864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: ds is 24" at 2 months but dh and I aren't tall so maybe I should wait until the time comes to get one so we can see where he's at. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393817 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:04:36 +0000 loveisstrange 1393817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Warning about the Britax seats, the weight limit is decent but the height limit is very low. Something to think about.</p> <p>We have a Graco My Size 70, which is the same seat that @Dandelion: mentioned. They are called different names at different stores, for some reason (Headwise/My Size/Size4Me). We chose it for it's good ratings, good price and very tall rear facing height limit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393805 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 15:57:31 +0000 looch 1393805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 5 pt booster for my son, I bought it to replace a convertible that my son outgrew.</p> <p>It turns into a belt positioned booster, which is typically the last kind of seat before they can use the belt alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393554 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 12:04:17 +0000 futuremama 1393554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: I saw a coupon on the Cartwheel app for 20% off of car seat. Not sure of which are included but definitely worth checking out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393525 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:43:16 +0000 Pepper 1393525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a Diono Radian RXT. We like that it can be rear facing for an extended period of time (up to 45 lbs) and ff up to 80 lbs. It's also narrow, so it'll fit in our captain's chairs in the second row of our SUV. ETA: It's $70 off on Amazon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393507 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:33:16 +0000 rattles 1393507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you buy a convertible that lasts long enough (height/weight/expiration), you shouldn't need a 5 point booster. There isn't one convertible that's "best." I'd recommend seeing what will fit in your car, what will work for your LO's body type and what works in your budget. I second @hilsy85's suggestion of Car Seats for the Littles. They've got great overviews and would help with any specific questions too. FWIW, we ended up with a Clek Foonf and couldn't be happier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393414 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 10:58:04 +0000 hilsy85 1393414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the peg perego primo viaggio sp 70--we love it!! </p> <p>I really suggest joining the fbook group car seats for the littles--there are a ton of car seat techs on there and if you give your car and your LO's weight/height stats, they can recommend a good one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393324 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 10:06:01 +0000 matador84 1393324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the britax marathon. 40 lbs rf and 70 ff so we won't need a booster. I think they are on sale on Albee baby right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393321 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 10:04:40 +0000 preggomeggo82 1393321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are starting with an infant seat, but I've gotten several recommendations for the Britax Marathon 70. Pretty sure we'll be adding that one to the registry in order to get the discount later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393297 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:50:41 +0000 Dandelion 1393297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm headed to Target today to buy the Graco Headwise Myride 70. For the price, it's the best in it's class (and on sale today!). Up to 40 pounds reversed and 70 pounds forward facing, it'll be good until he's out of any type of carseat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-car-seats#post-1393283 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:40:04 +0000 Ash 1393283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking ahead and trying to keep my eyes peeled for deals on a convertible seat (lo is 2mos). But in my searching, I've come across 5pt booster seats. So now I'm just confused. Will we need to purchase one of those too? </p> <p>Which convertible do you have? </p>