My daughter is rear facing (9 months old). I bought the eddie bauer delux convertible and when she falls asleep her head falls forward. I need help picking one that is good for rear facing kids.
2007-01-23 07:18:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Britax Marathon Convertible
http://www.britaxusa.net/products/fabric_marathon.aspx
It's been used for rear and forward facing, we have one in each car for our youngest. It's awesome.
Comes in 13 different colors, too!!
You might want to go to your local firehouse and ask them if the carseat is indeed installed properly, and I'm not intending any insult here. Others that have the same carseat probably do not have the same CAR you have. The actual automobile backseats are not designed the same for a Buick as a BMW, making even identical infant carseats sit differently as a result.
The Britax seats we have sit differently in my SUV than they do my husbands smallish german car. There are loads of variables to consider.
You are already doing the best thing by having her in a quality seat, rear facing, and being concerned about her. Have the seat inspected and then consider another carseat.
Babies R Us will allow you to try a carseat in your car at their store. You need to ask customer service for help and leave your ID with them at customer service. That's how we knew the Britax worked for my son in my car, we gave it a dry run at the store.
Best of luck to you, take care.
2007-01-23 07:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I too have the Eddie Bauer, if it is installed properly her head will not fall forward. Go to a hardware store and buy a torpedo level (torpedo levels mesure flat and 45 degree angles) Place the level with the top at about where the shoulder straps are in the seat.
Your seat ABSOLUTELY must be between 40-50 degrees for both comfort and proper function.
There must be 1 inch of space between the back of the child seat and the seat infront to allow the seat to flex downwards in case of an accident.
If you have any questions regarding installing your car seat properly contact your local police or fire department who usually have people trained in installing seats.
Check the angle of your seat regularly. The shoulder belt on the adult seat has a tendency to pull the seat out of alignment over time.
2007-01-23 15:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have the Eddie BAuer (the tan one) also...it tilts back...I'm thinking that its not quite level with the ground. That seat should be good check with the owners manual.
2007-01-23 15:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the local hospital they can tell you. or the DMV
2007-01-23 15:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by Grandma of six 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋