https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:46:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452605 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:17:35 +0000 chopsuey 452605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 1-2 months before my due date?<br /> We have our infant seat in my car, but haven't installed it yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452594 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:13:42 +0000 boiledpnut 452594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually installed the bases in both of our cars at about 35 weeks. I was getting antsy about it and DH kept procrastinating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452457 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:49:42 +0000 sorrycharlie 452457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>the morning we left the hospital - the guard did it for us, as he was a certified tech! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452385 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:07:30 +0000 littlecasita1122 452385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We installed it in my husband's car at 36 weeks since that was the car we were planning to take to the hospital. The morning I went into labor, it turned out the light went on indicating low tire pressure. He had to quickly install the base in my car. My advice is to get bases set up in both cars if you do purchase multiple bases! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452343 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:08:32 +0000 MsMini 452343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a tuesday induction, we installed the car seat the sunday prior. Neither of us was in a hurry to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452341 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:07:03 +0000 shoemama 452341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we're doing it when I go to the hospital...for my son we did it at 36 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452319 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:50:18 +0000 mrskc 452319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think around 36 weeks and we had it inspected at the police station. It's a good idea to do it ahead of time so it's one less thing u have to worry about once baby is here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452313 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:45:15 +0000 Bao 452313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we installed the base 3 weeks before? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452116 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:26:56 +0000 autumnlove 452116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We installed the base a month before my EDD! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452094 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:15:14 +0000 pl0508 452094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: They told us at our childbirth class that they legally cannot and will not install or inspect our carseat for liability purposes! Maybe your hospital will be different! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452078 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:00:48 +0000 creativemomma15 452078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were going to install it around 36 weeks and the day we were going to my water broke. So, we installed it at the hospital. </p> <p>@allison: We thought someone would be there to check it or help at the hospital, but there wasn't anyone. You can usually get it checked at your local fire or police department I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-452028 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:35:27 +0000 allison 452028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm hoping/assuming there will be someone at our hospital that can help install and check it once we get there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451983 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:16:13 +0000 littlek 451983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't even have a carseat when I went into labor. I was 34 weeks though. We were planning on puchasing and installing the carseat when I was around 36 weeks pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451941 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:56:02 +0000 LittleFox 451941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just installed ours yesterday, at a little over 39 weeks. Most people suggested to us that we install around 36 weeks, just in case, but we didn't get a chance to do it until yesterday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451935 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:52:32 +0000 hilsy85 451935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At the hospital! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451864 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:17:11 +0000 prettylizy 451864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We received it as a Christmas gift and she was due at the end of March. I think I put it in Mid Jan? I was just so excited to see it in the back of my car. Also, it took up space in our house and I wanted it out of my living room! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451855 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:14:40 +0000 immabeetoo 451855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Id definitely install ahead of time &amp; get it checked - we did ours at 34 weeks and had it checked by the police station and they changed it around even after we thought we were set. We also practiced taking it on/out/adjusting. Sounds lame, but we were so overwhelmed leaving with our tiny baby I'm glad we did!</p> <p>ETA: my husband also said he'd do it while we were in the hospital - but once we were, and baby was here, he did not want to leave and was overtired so I'm glad he didn't :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451845 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:07:10 +0000 ladyfingers 451845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last weekend -- I was 32 weeks. But I'm an anal obsessive planner and I'm all, "WHAT IF I GO INTO PREMATURE LABOR?!?!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451835 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:03:08 +0000 Mrsbells 451835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the base installed when I was about 36 weeks or so </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451825 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:56:58 +0000 Weagle 451825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We put the base in at 36-37 weeks. I'm kind of crazy about carseat safety, so I wanted to be able to help </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451749 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:22:40 +0000 pl0508 451749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: I can't believe any of us are close enough to start having them. Time flew by! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451726 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:08:39 +0000 oliviaoblivia 451726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: Just a few, like three. My doc says it's normal and that it could still be weeks away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451722 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:06:12 +0000 pl0508 451722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: My husband is the ultimate procrastinator! Totally understand! </p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: contractions??!! Did you post about this on our Jan board and I missed it?? You better keep us updated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451712 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:58:00 +0000 oliviaoblivia 451712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We put ours in yesterday at 37w1d. I had a few contractions over the weekend and was too paranoid to let it go un-installed much longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451706 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:56:06 +0000 winniebee 451706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was in the hospital. Yep, we were those people. I nagged my husband to do it for weeks, but he never did. It was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-install-your-carseat#post-451703 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:55:07 +0000 pl0508 451703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you install your carseat ahead of time in anticipation for labor? If so, at how many weeks did you install? I'll be 35 weeks in 2 days and am starting to think about this! DH says he'll just put it in at the hospital but I think we should have it in before then?? At least the base! </p>