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

Mon Feb 22 13:13:49 UTC 2010

Hi. 
My vote is for the carseat on top of the go-go kids thing. 
We just researched booster seats, and yes, a child doesn't need the five
point harness once they are at 40 pounds, 38 inches and four years of
age. Still, it gave us the willies just looking at the seats that don't
offer the five point harness. 
Also, the sit&stroll at least the kind I used to use did't provide
proper head support for a baby under six months. 
I managed to break my sit&stroll so my daughter is now in a carseat that
converts to a booster. The brand is alpha Iomega. It is specced for
young infants too. It can't go on the go-go kids wheels, but is light
enough that I can carry it. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:30 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?

This is a great question.  I don't know the answer to this one.  It
would be
something to ask a pediatrician and/or other child expert in your state.
Would also be worth looking into your state laws.  I'm not familiar with
booster seats yet, so I don't know if they have a five point harness or
not.
Please let us know what you find out.
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
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On
Behalf Of Miranda Borka
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:49 PM
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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
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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-----
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On
Behalf Of Leanne Merren
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:28 PM
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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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