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

Dena Wainwright dena at envogueaccess.com
Mon Feb 22 12:32:33 UTC 2010 

I agree with you, Leanne. I'm having trouble picturing a five year old being 
"ok" with being put into what is essentially a "baby" seat. I think I'd hate 
my parents for strapping me into such a contraption when I was old enough to 
sit in a "big kid" seat.
Dena

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:13 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?


> 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>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> 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>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> 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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