My daughter is 7 months old, she is really long and she is outgrowing her infant carseat. whats next? i know she cant go in a frontward facing carseat so i gues the question is whats next?
2007-03-04 09:56:36 · 10 answers · asked by ntkwilliamson@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Get a convertable carseat, the infant carseats usually hold up to 20lbs. My son is 5.5 mo old and we are already looking to buy him a convertable. There are rear and forward facing, some are also three in ones, which mean they hold 5 to about 20lbs rear facing then forward facing from 20 to about 40 lbs, then it will turn into a booster seat that holds up to 100lbs.
2007-03-04 10:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by hopewishdream 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need is a convertible carseat -- several makers have them. Babies can face backwards until the baby is 20 lbs AND one year old (the requirement in most states - but not all, you might want to check with your pediatrician in case your state allows you to have forward-facing seats once a baby reaches 20 lbs). Once the magical year/weight is reached, the carseat then 'converts' to a forward facing carseat. You must have a convertible carseat to do this (sorry, I do know some people who tried to make a forward facing -only carseat fit into their car backwards --- it doesn't work and is definitely NOT safe!!!)
Our boys reached the 20 lbs limit at 4 months old, so we went with a convertible carseat that they can sit in until they're big enough for a booster seat (we're almost there!)
Make sure when you buy a convertible seat that you take it to the place that you're buying it from so it can get fitted in your car. Toys R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, and Wal-Mart all are great at letting you 'fit' the car seat before buying it. Also, name brands don't always count, nor does the price tag. Expenisve isn't always better! A lot of convertible seats are kind of bulky, and don't always fit. You want the one best for you.
Good Luck!
2007-03-04 18:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by mommybearto2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My baby started outgrowing her infant car seat when she was just a little older than your daughter. I was a little worried because she would push on the backseat with her feet and I didnt know if that could tip her seat over or what. I asked her pediatrician about it and she told me to just make sure the seat is securely fastened. A baby cant go into a front facing carseat until theyre at least a year old but dont worry if your child is a little big for her infant car seat-it wont hurt her.
2007-03-04 18:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as she is less than 20 lbs and younger than a year she should be rear facing. There are carseats available called "convertible" carseats. One seat will fit newborns up to toddlers. The nice thing is they can be used in rear and front facing positions. After my baby was too long for her carrier seat (around 9 months) we put her in a rear facing convertible seat. She is still using the same carseat but in the forward facing position now (she's 2.5 years).
2007-03-04 18:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by ebizaliz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a convertible car seat for her. This type of seat works rear-facing and then can be turned forward facing later on. The absoute minimum for rear-facing is 20 pounds AND 1 year of age, but the American Academy of Pediatrics and child passenger safety experts recommend keeping kids rear-facing to the limits of their seat (between 30 and 35 pounds depending on the seat). Check out the links below for more information.
A good budget seat is the Cosco Scenera 5 point model, about $40 at Walmart.
Hope that helps!
Renee
2007-03-05 00:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by spoCPST 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 pounds AND 1 year is the law for facing forward. If she was 20 pounds at 8 months, she still couldn't ride facing forward. Same if she was 15 months and 18 pounds. She has to be both more than a year and more than 20 pounds to face forward.
So get a convertible car seat that can face both forward and backward and install it rear-facing.
2007-03-04 18:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recommended weight is 20 pounds but if her feet are extending past the rim of the seat she can be moved to a front facing seat. Some seats are made so that they can be set up in a tilted position so she can laying back a little bit more than in a regular position.
2007-03-04 18:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by scorpio 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As soon as your child's feet are at the end of the car seat its time to get a bigger car seat. I have seen many babies in car seats with their feet hanging over. If your child is in a car accident with their feet reaching over the edge of the car seat, the pressure of the blow, could actually cause your babies hips/legs to be broken. On the side of the car seat, it actually tells you how long your child should be or shorter. Many parents overlook this major risk.
You can put your child in a bigger car seat, they are made so they can be secured in your car, rear facing for the protection of your child.
2007-03-04 18:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 lbs is the recommended weight to be able to use a front facing car seat. There are toddler seats that face backwards and hold from 5lbs to 100lbs. We have one and I love it.
Good luck
2007-03-04 18:01:18 · answer #9 · answered by Brittney U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 lbs or 1 year old is the law of child in front facing car seats. so if she dont meet the requirements i dont know what to tell ya
2007-03-04 18:04:10 · answer #10 · answered by anjel d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋