My daughter is almost a year old and we need to buy a new carseat that faces forward, but there are so many kinds, ie convertable, booster and so many different brands....what do I buy? Should I just wait and ask her dr? Thanks
2006-10-02 13:32:08 · 8 answers · asked by prdmom5683 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She's too small for a booster. get a convertible carseat....when she gets older you can remove the base and it becomes a booster seat (found that out when I was removing the cov er to wash it. 5 point safety restraints, latch system Do reasearch for any recalled products that may need repair.
2006-10-02 13:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by mahree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have the Evenflo Triumph 5 for both of our kiddos. It's around $110, so average in cost, but very high in safety ratings -- one of the best on the market.
Is your daughter also 20 pounds? The rule is one year AND 20 pounds as a minimum before turning a child forward-facing. The longer you keep her rear-facing though, the better -- it's just a safer position in terms of absorbing crash impact and protecting her body. We kept our daughter rear-facing in her Evenflo until she was 19 months old (34 inches tall, 24 pounds). She was comfortable sitting with her legs bent -- kiddos that age are SO flexible. We only turned her around when her brother arrived, because the bench configuration in our van didn't allow for two rear-facing seats.
2006-10-02 21:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by peregrine1123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can ask the doctor that would probably be a good idea. I have an Eddie Bauer booster seat its nice my daughter is now 3 and she has had it since she was 1 1/2 it reclines so if she falls asleep we can lean her back....
Its more personal choice though
2006-10-02 20:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by rhodes727 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Britax marathon has been the best carseat I have ever used, and the safest. I highly reccomend it!
2006-10-02 21:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa, That's me! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a preschool teacher. As long as you get one from a reputable store, it has been approved for use and will be fine. Just be sure to secure it properly into your car and strap your child in, or it's useless.
2006-10-02 20:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by Abby L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Britax marathon is an excellent, excellent car seat. i have two. very highly rated as well, yes its pricey up front but certainly worth the safety and ease of use.
2006-10-02 20:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mina222 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a convertiable that will change into a booster seat when too big for the other seats
2006-10-02 20:33:51 · answer #7 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you go to a store that sells just baby stuff they always have great advice,as to which is the best to get.
2006-10-02 20:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by Candi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋