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

Mon Feb 22 05:13:07 UTC 2010

65 lbs?  Really?  I've never read that.  I'm thinking of my 10 year old who 
weighs 73 lbs...  He was probably 65 lbs when he was about 8 years old, 
which is the age at which they are allowed to sit without a booster now, as 
long as they are 49 inches tall.  Mason was not 49 inches tall at 8 years 
old, so his pediatrician told me to keep him in the booster seat for a while 
longer.  But the booster didn't have a 5 point harness, and he started using 
that when he was 4.  That is an interesting question.  I don't know if it's 
a new recommendation or if I just missed it somehow.
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Miranda Borka" <knownoflove at gmail.com>
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Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?


> Hi Melissa,
> The Graco MyRide65 holds a child from 5 to 65 lbs, and it is said to fit 
> in the GoGo Kids Travel Mate, which is basicly a carseat base on wheels.
> For us, it's a toss up between this option and the Sit N Stroll.
> Most recommendations we see online have kids in 5-point harnesses until 65 
> lbs. So, we're wondering if at 40 lbs if a child can sit in a booster seat 
> without this 5-point harness given the standard growth paterns of most 
> kids?
> Thanks, and have a great day!
>
> In Christ, Miranda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Melissa Ann Riccobono <melissa at riccobono.us>
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 1:20 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
>
> I completely agree about the Sit 'N' Stroll on all counts!  We love ours! 
> We
> also loved our Greco seat for smaller infants; it fit in our stroller, and
> also had a handle, so you could carry the baby in the seat in that way...
> Though I found this very heavy and akward so didn't do it that way too
> often.  I've never seen a carseat that goes up past 40 pounds, though 
> there
> may be some out there.  Usually after 40 pounds a child is tall enough to
> sit in a booster seat, and those are more portable in general.  I'm just
> hoping Austin is big enough to be in a booster seat by the time our new 
> baby
> is in need of the Sit 'N' Stroll!
> Melissa
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:28 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
>
> Miranda,
> Not sure if anyone has answered this yet, but I have what is called a sit 
> 'n
>
> stroll, which is a carseat that turns into a stroller.  I pull it behind 
> me
> as a stroller (it's tricky and takes practice, but it works fine for us).
> Then if I take a taxi or metro van I can convert it to a car seat and 
> strap
> it in.  It's very convenient.  I would recommend it for older infants
> though, as it sits very upright and tiny babies just don't sit well in it.
> I started out with a Graco seat and the frame carrier for a younger 
> infant.
> Not sure how old the child will be when you adopt but just fyi. *smile*  I
> would be happy to let you check out my sit 'n stroll some time.  It's
> pricey, but well worth the money.
> Leanne
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Miranda Borka" <knownoflove at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
>
>
>> 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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