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]]> By: Samantha http://www.dad-camp.com/2009/10/infant-car-seat-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Samantha Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:17:26 +0000 http://www.dad-camp.com/?p=927#comment-107 If you decide to go with a convertible, know that not very many fit a newborn baby very well as the bottom slots measure at 10" (from seat bottom to first slot). I don't know about you, but there are very few babies born with a 10" torso. In order for a car seat to fit a child (infant/baby or toddler) properly for rear facing, the harness straps must be either AT or BELOW their shoulders. In fact the only convertible seats out there that properly fit an infant are the Sunshine Radian (with their approved Infant insert), Cosco Scenera, EFTA (Evenflo Triumph Advance), Graco My Ride (USA Only), First Years True Fit and True Fit Premiere, Coccoro (USA Only). <br><br>If your looking into getting any of the Britax model or a different seat than the ones mentioned above, it would be worth your while to get an infant seat for the first few months, and then switch them to a convertible seat. <br><br>I would also avoid getting a second hand car seat, unless you completely trust the people giving it to you (and I mean 100% full trust them). As people online can be honest and telling you the seat has been treated very well and never been in a collision....but for all you know they can be lying to you to make a quick buck! Would you be willing to bet your child's life on someone you don't know to save a few $$$? I know myself personally I wouldn't be. I buy mine all brand new. Also watch for any seat that are expired. Most seats are only good for 6 years. This is due to the plastic over time being exposed to extreme temperatures (Hot and then cold, then hot then cold) this can cause the plastic to degrade. Its unknown if these seats could survive a collision past their expiry date. Its not to say that the seat will catastrophically fail the day after it expires...but when after the expiry will it? Another risk I'm not willing to have my child test out. <br><br>Please feel free to come to <a href="http://car-seat.org" rel="nofollow">car-seat.org</a> (where I'm also a member) and ask the wonderful techs there if you have any more questions or need some suggestions on seats. They might also be able to get you in touch with a Certified Car seat Tech to come and help you install your seats, or double check your install!<br><br>Samantha<br>Canadian Certified Car Seat Tech! If you decide to go with a convertible, know that not very many fit a newborn baby very well as the bottom slots measure at 10″ (from seat bottom to first slot). I don't know about you, but there are very few babies born with a 10″ torso. In order for a car seat to fit a child (infant/baby or toddler) properly for rear facing, the harness straps must be either AT or BELOW their shoulders. In fact the only convertible seats out there that properly fit an infant are the Sunshine Radian (with their approved Infant insert), Cosco Scenera, EFTA (Evenflo Triumph Advance), Graco My Ride (USA Only), First Years True Fit and True Fit Premiere, Coccoro (USA Only).

If your looking into getting any of the Britax model or a different seat than the ones mentioned above, it would be worth your while to get an infant seat for the first few months, and then switch them to a convertible seat.

I would also avoid getting a second hand car seat, unless you completely trust the people giving it to you (and I mean 100% full trust them). As people online can be honest and telling you the seat has been treated very well and never been in a collision….but for all you know they can be lying to you to make a quick buck! Would you be willing to bet your child's life on someone you don't know to save a few $$$? I know myself personally I wouldn't be. I buy mine all brand new. Also watch for any seat that are expired. Most seats are only good for 6 years. This is due to the plastic over time being exposed to extreme temperatures (Hot and then cold, then hot then cold) this can cause the plastic to degrade. Its unknown if these seats could survive a collision past their expiry date. Its not to say that the seat will catastrophically fail the day after it expires…but when after the expiry will it? Another risk I'm not willing to have my child test out.

Please feel free to come to car-seat.org (where I'm also a member) and ask the wonderful techs there if you have any more questions or need some suggestions on seats. They might also be able to get you in touch with a Certified Car seat Tech to come and help you install your seats, or double check your install!

Samantha
Canadian Certified Car Seat Tech!

]]> By: Samantha http://www.dad-camp.com/2009/10/infant-car-seat-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-750 Samantha Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:17:00 +0000 http://www.dad-camp.com/?p=927#comment-750 If you decide to go with a convertible, know that not very many fit a newborn baby very well as the bottom slots measure at 10" (from seat bottom to first slot). I don't know about you, but there are very few babies born with a 10" torso. In order for a car seat to fit a child (infant/baby or toddler) properly for rear facing, the harness straps must be either AT or BELOW their shoulders. In fact the only convertible seats out there that properly fit an infant are the Sunshine Radian (with their approved Infant insert), Cosco Scenera, EFTA (Evenflo Triumph Advance), Graco My Ride (USA Only), First Years True Fit and True Fit Premiere, Coccoro (USA Only). rnrnIf your looking into getting any of the Britax model or a different seat than the ones mentioned above, it would be worth your while to get an infant seat for the first few months, and then switch them to a convertible seat. rnrnI would also avoid getting a second hand car seat, unless you completely trust the people giving it to you (and I mean 100% full trust them). As people online can be honest and telling you the seat has been treated very well and never been in a collision....but for all you know they can be lying to you to make a quick buck! Would you be willing to bet your child's life on someone you don't know to save a few $$$? I know myself personally I wouldn't be. I buy mine all brand new. Also watch for any seat that are expired. Most seats are only good for 6 years. This is due to the plastic over time being exposed to extreme temperatures (Hot and then cold, then hot then cold) this can cause the plastic to degrade. Its unknown if these seats could survive a collision past their expiry date. Its not to say that the seat will catastrophically fail the day after it expires...but when after the expiry will it? Another risk I'm not willing to have my child test out. rnrnPlease feel free to come to car-seat.org (where I'm also a member) and ask the wonderful techs there if you have any more questions or need some suggestions on seats. They might also be able to get you in touch with a Certified Car seat Tech to come and help you install your seats, or double check your install!rnrnSamantharnCanadian Certified Car Seat Tech!rn If you decide to go with a convertible, know that not very many fit a newborn baby very well as the bottom slots measure at 10″ (from seat bottom to first slot). I don’t know about you, but there are very few babies born with a 10″ torso. In order for a car seat to fit a child (infant/baby or toddler) properly for rear facing, the harness straps must be either AT or BELOW their shoulders. In fact the only convertible seats out there that properly fit an infant are the Sunshine Radian (with their approved Infant insert), Cosco Scenera, EFTA (Evenflo Triumph Advance), Graco My Ride (USA Only), First Years True Fit and True Fit Premiere, Coccoro (USA Only). rnrnIf your looking into getting any of the Britax model or a different seat than the ones mentioned above, it would be worth your while to get an infant seat for the first few months, and then switch them to a convertible seat. rnrnI would also avoid getting a second hand car seat, unless you completely trust the people giving it to you (and I mean 100% full trust them). As people online can be honest and telling you the seat has been treated very well and never been in a collision….but for all you know they can be lying to you to make a quick buck! Would you be willing to bet your child’s life on someone you don’t know to save a few $$$? I know myself personally I wouldn’t be. I buy mine all brand new. Also watch for any seat that are expired. Most seats are only good for 6 years. This is due to the plastic over time being exposed to extreme temperatures (Hot and then cold, then hot then cold) this can cause the plastic to degrade. Its unknown if these seats could survive a collision past their expiry date. Its not to say that the seat will catastrophically fail the day after it expires…but when after the expiry will it? Another risk I’m not willing to have my child test out. rnrnPlease feel free to come to car-seat.org (where I’m also a member) and ask the wonderful techs there if you have any more questions or need some suggestions on seats. They might also be able to get you in touch with a Certified Car seat Tech to come and help you install your seats, or double check your install!rnrnSamantharnCanadian Certified Car Seat Tech!rn

]]> By: Samantha http://www.dad-camp.com/2009/10/infant-car-seat-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-751 Samantha Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:17:00 +0000 http://www.dad-camp.com/?p=927#comment-751 If you decide to go with a convertible, know that not very many fit a newborn baby very well as the bottom slots measure at 10" (from seat bottom to first slot). I don't know about you, but there are very few babies born with a 10" torso. In order for a car seat to fit a child (infant/baby or toddler) properly for rear facing, the harness straps must be either AT or BELOW their shoulders. In fact the only convertible seats out there that properly fit an infant are the Sunshine Radian (with their approved Infant insert), Cosco Scenera, EFTA (Evenflo Triumph Advance), Graco My Ride (USA Only), First Years True Fit and True Fit Premiere, Coccoro (USA Only). rnrnIf your looking into getting any of the Britax model or a different seat than the ones mentioned above, it would be worth your while to get an infant seat for the first few months, and then switch them to a convertible seat. rnrnI would also avoid getting a second hand car seat, unless you completely trust the people giving it to you (and I mean 100% full trust them). As people online can be honest and telling you the seat has been treated very well and never been in a collision....but for all you know they can be lying to you to make a quick buck! Would you be willing to bet your child's life on someone you don't know to save a few $$$? I know myself personally I wouldn't be. I buy mine all brand new. Also watch for any seat that are expired. Most seats are only good for 6 years. This is due to the plastic over time being exposed to extreme temperatures (Hot and then cold, then hot then cold) this can cause the plastic to degrade. Its unknown if these seats could survive a collision past their expiry date. Its not to say that the seat will catastrophically fail the day after it expires...but when after the expiry will it? Another risk I'm not willing to have my child test out. rnrnPlease feel free to come to car-seat.org (where I'm also a member) and ask the wonderful techs there if you have any more questions or need some suggestions on seats. They might also be able to get you in touch with a Certified Car seat Tech to come and help you install your seats, or double check your install!rnrnSamantharnCanadian Certified Car Seat Tech!rn If you decide to go with a convertible, know that not very many fit a newborn baby very well as the bottom slots measure at 10″ (from seat bottom to first slot). I don’t know about you, but there are very few babies born with a 10″ torso. In order for a car seat to fit a child (infant/baby or toddler) properly for rear facing, the harness straps must be either AT or BELOW their shoulders. In fact the only convertible seats out there that properly fit an infant are the Sunshine Radian (with their approved Infant insert), Cosco Scenera, EFTA (Evenflo Triumph Advance), Graco My Ride (USA Only), First Years True Fit and True Fit Premiere, Coccoro (USA Only). rnrnIf your looking into getting any of the Britax model or a different seat than the ones mentioned above, it would be worth your while to get an infant seat for the first few months, and then switch them to a convertible seat. rnrnI would also avoid getting a second hand car seat, unless you completely trust the people giving it to you (and I mean 100% full trust them). As people online can be honest and telling you the seat has been treated very well and never been in a collision….but for all you know they can be lying to you to make a quick buck! Would you be willing to bet your child’s life on someone you don’t know to save a few $$$? I know myself personally I wouldn’t be. I buy mine all brand new. Also watch for any seat that are expired. Most seats are only good for 6 years. This is due to the plastic over time being exposed to extreme temperatures (Hot and then cold, then hot then cold) this can cause the plastic to degrade. Its unknown if these seats could survive a collision past their expiry date. Its not to say that the seat will catastrophically fail the day after it expires…but when after the expiry will it? Another risk I’m not willing to have my child test out. rnrnPlease feel free to come to car-seat.org (where I’m also a member) and ask the wonderful techs there if you have any more questions or need some suggestions on seats. They might also be able to get you in touch with a Certified Car seat Tech to come and help you install your seats, or double check your install!rnrnSamantharnCanadian Certified Car Seat Tech!rn

]]> By: Samantha http://www.dad-camp.com/2009/10/infant-car-seat-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-830 Samantha Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:17:00 +0000 http://www.dad-camp.com/?p=927#comment-830 If you decide to go with a convertible, know that not very many fit a newborn baby very well as the bottom slots measure at 10" (from seat bottom to first slot). I don't know about you, but there are very few babies born with a 10" torso. In order for a car seat to fit a child (infant/baby or toddler) properly for rear facing, the harness straps must be either AT or BELOW their shoulders. In fact the only convertible seats out there that properly fit an infant are the Sunshine Radian (with their approved Infant insert), Cosco Scenera, EFTA (Evenflo Triumph Advance), Graco My Ride (USA Only), First Years True Fit and True Fit Premiere, Coccoro (USA Only). rnrnIf your looking into getting any of the Britax model or a different seat than the ones mentioned above, it would be worth your while to get an infant seat for the first few months, and then switch them to a convertible seat. rnrnI would also avoid getting a second hand car seat, unless you completely trust the people giving it to you (and I mean 100% full trust them). As people online can be honest and telling you the seat has been treated very well and never been in a collision....but for all you know they can be lying to you to make a quick buck! Would you be willing to bet your child's life on someone you don't know to save a few $$$? I know myself personally I wouldn't be. I buy mine all brand new. Also watch for any seat that are expired. Most seats are only good for 6 years. This is due to the plastic over time being exposed to extreme temperatures (Hot and then cold, then hot then cold) this can cause the plastic to degrade. Its unknown if these seats could survive a collision past their expiry date. Its not to say that the seat will catastrophically fail the day after it expires...but when after the expiry will it? Another risk I'm not willing to have my child test out. rnrnPlease feel free to come to car-seat.org (where I'm also a member) and ask the wonderful techs there if you have any more questions or need some suggestions on seats. They might also be able to get you in touch with a Certified Car seat Tech to come and help you install your seats, or double check your install!rnrnSamantharnCanadian Certified Car Seat Tech!rn If you decide to go with a convertible, know that not very many fit a newborn baby very well as the bottom slots measure at 10″ (from seat bottom to first slot). I don’t know about you, but there are very few babies born with a 10″ torso. In order for a car seat to fit a child (infant/baby or toddler) properly for rear facing, the harness straps must be either AT or BELOW their shoulders. In fact the only convertible seats out there that properly fit an infant are the Sunshine Radian (with their approved Infant insert), Cosco Scenera, EFTA (Evenflo Triumph Advance), Graco My Ride (USA Only), First Years True Fit and True Fit Premiere, Coccoro (USA Only). rnrnIf your looking into getting any of the Britax model or a different seat than the ones mentioned above, it would be worth your while to get an infant seat for the first few months, and then switch them to a convertible seat. rnrnI would also avoid getting a second hand car seat, unless you completely trust the people giving it to you (and I mean 100% full trust them). As people online can be honest and telling you the seat has been treated very well and never been in a collision….but for all you know they can be lying to you to make a quick buck! Would you be willing to bet your child’s life on someone you don’t know to save a few $$$? I know myself personally I wouldn’t be. I buy mine all brand new. Also watch for any seat that are expired. Most seats are only good for 6 years. This is due to the plastic over time being exposed to extreme temperatures (Hot and then cold, then hot then cold) this can cause the plastic to degrade. Its unknown if these seats could survive a collision past their expiry date. Its not to say that the seat will catastrophically fail the day after it expires…but when after the expiry will it? Another risk I’m not willing to have my child test out. rnrnPlease feel free to come to car-seat.org (where I’m also a member) and ask the wonderful techs there if you have any more questions or need some suggestions on seats. They might also be able to get you in touch with a Certified Car seat Tech to come and help you install your seats, or double check your install!rnrnSamantharnCanadian Certified Car Seat Tech!rn

]]> By: crunchy http://www.dad-camp.com/2009/10/infant-car-seat-choices/comment-page-1/#comment-100 crunchy Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:55:20 +0000 http://www.dad-camp.com/?p=927#comment-100 Gah am bitter you got the Safety 1st to try..though even the engineers at the demo and most car seat experts do not recommend the convertible one for new borns..so you are usually stuck with the infant one...and while I have sold car seats on craigslist...would be very hesitant in buying because you have to ask the right questions...accidents? and expiry dates... Gah am bitter you got the Safety 1st to try..though even the engineers at the demo and most car seat experts do not recommend the convertible one for new borns..so you are usually stuck with the infant one…and while I have sold car seats on craigslist…would be very hesitant in buying because you have to ask the right questions…accidents? and expiry dates…

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