[blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?

[Miranda Borka]

Hi,
The carseats we see that are rated for up to 40 lbs are permanent placements in your car. What do we do when we take a taxi/bus and they obviously won't let us (nor would I want to) leave the carseat in the vehicle?
Thanks, and have a great weekend!

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: Elizabeth Cooks <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 10:38 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?

Unfortunqtely, that's just kind of the way it goes.  Unless things have 
changed, infant seats go up to about 22 lbs, toddler seats maybe up to about 
45, and after that, the kids use a booster seat.  Actually, come to think of 
it, Angelica's booster was 30 to 100, I think.  And, unless someone knows 
something diferent for how to do it, toddler seats aren't advisable on a 
bus.  at those weights, children can sit safely buckled in a stroller or on 
your lap.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Miranda Borka" <knownoflove at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Parents" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:51 AM
Subject: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?


> Hi,
> We're looking at carseats, and we love the option of the Graco Infant 
> Snugglerider for children less than a year old.
> However, for children 1 or older, we're looking for a carseat that fits 
> kids up to 50-65 lbs, is front and rear facing and can be placed in a 
> stroller We don't have a car, so we need one that can be used without a 
> base. Also, one that's not so heavy or tall that you can't get it in and 
> out of taxis or public transit
> We're trying to buy as few carseats as we can, so we're not forking out 
> cash for a few months at a time.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
> Thanks in advance, and have a great weekend!
>
> In Christ, Miranda
>
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