my son is almost 16 pounds and his car seat says the limit is 20 pounds, what kind do i get next, he is still so small, only 4 mths old
2006-10-08 10:29:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
car seats don't go by age, only by weight. So don't think about his age when getting the next car seat. try to get a convertible car seat, that will get him through to his toddler years.
2006-10-08 10:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by whatelks67 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is your son in an infant seat, the carrier kind? If so the next car seat up is usually called a convertible. Most of them can be turned backwards to still face rear and can accomodate children from 0-100 lbs. Some only go to 80 though. The ones that accomadate the most pounds are usually a better buy because they will last longer.
No matter what though do not face your son forward until he is BOTH 20lbs AND 1 year old. Most people think that once a child reaches 20 lbs he can be turned forward but the fact of the matter is most babies do not have enough neck control even at a year and can still be extremely hurt in the event of an accident.
2006-10-08 15:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by jmlmmlmll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a convertible seat. They go from 5-40 lbs, and we recently bought one for our 5 month old who is 18 lbs. and outgrowing his infant seat. I am sold on Evenflo brand, because that is the brand of infant seat we had, and it totally protected my son in the bad car accident I had in July. He came out without a scratch, while I am still recovering from injuries!
My son now rides safe and snug in his Evenflow DLX Fairview seat. It is rear or forward facing, has 5 tilt positions, and even resembles a baby papasan or easy chair!
2006-10-08 10:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by suninmyskies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of upright booster seat type carseats can accomidate a smaller child, too. I know my daughter's has an option to be placed backwards in the seat but can also be used until 75 pounds.
2006-10-08 10:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kristi's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I had the same problem..too big for an infant seat, but too young for a booster. Get a convertible carseat, Britax makes the safest one on the market. The Britax Marathon can stap rear facing up to 30lbs and foward facing up to 65lbs all with a 5 point harness! Here is a link should you like to check them out:
http://www.britaxusa.net/products/360_marathon.aspx
2006-10-08 10:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy one of those convertiable car seats that holds babies from 5-20lbs rear-facing and 20-40lbs front-facing and then 40-80lbs as a booster seat you could use that one rear-facing, I put my son in his when he was around 6 months!! Hope this helps you!!
2006-10-08 10:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the car seat my son 12 months in 2olb seat
2006-10-08 10:32:52 · answer #7 · answered by radioaracountryshow 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with going with a three-in-one. Most of them convert from infant safe to older baby and toddler to booster seat. The Cosco Alpha Omega is one of the best, but it is kinda pricy ($100+). Although I can almost guarantee you'll never need to buy another one.
2006-10-08 10:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by lilia_164 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a transtional seat like the ones in the link. any of these but make sure its rear facing, until he is one year old
2006-10-08 10:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most 3-in-1's are a pretty safe bet. They will be good until he is a toddler.
2006-10-08 10:32:11 · answer #10 · answered by artisticallyderanged 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋