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

Tammy, Paul and Colyn tcl189 at rogers.com
Mon Feb 22 18:18:41 UTC 2010 

Hi,

I made the mistake of buying one of those booster seats that have the seat 
and the arms, and the lap belt of the seat belt goes through under the 
handles.  the problem with it was that the shoulder strap of any seat belt 
hits Colyn right on his neck so he isn't comfortable in the seat and puts 
the shoulder belt behind him.  I used it a couple of times and felt that 
he'd be in trouble if we were to have a car accident.  so i bought one that 
has the 5 point harness, I think it's called the comfort booster.  It folds 
up and has a travel bag, and it's light enough that I can carry it around 
with me and use it whenever I need to.  Moral of the story, don't waiste 
your money on a booster that doesn't have a 5 oint harness because you'll 
just end up buying one that does.

Tammy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC Inc)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 8:13 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?


> 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-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> Behalf Of Miranda Borka
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:49 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> 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-----
> 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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