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Please recommend a high-back booster with harness for travel
Recommend me either a high-back booster or a car seat that meets as many as possible of the following criteria: A) Prefer something with a harness (booster used as boosters don't typically have a harness, so this would technically be convertible booster/car seat). B) Airport- and Plane-friendly. So light. Ideally has a travel bag with wheels available. Happy to gate check or overhead. Could also actually use in-flight if it's so awesome that my son would be more comfortable that way than in plane seat. It would be nice if it folded up somehow, but haven't seen any with a harness that do that. C) Easy to install and uninstall in car. D) Ideally somewhat on the narrow side. Must be available in Canada. Would love to spend less than $300, but willing to consider options. [more inside]
Do you know a GREAT car service that goes from SFO to Sonoma County?
Looking for a full-service, hassle-free car service that can do a one-way run from San Francisco International airport to Sonoma County. Difficulty level: must accommodate one infant car seat, one booster seat, one adult human, and a reasonable amount of luggage. [more inside]
Car seat question: Mismatched height and weight
The booster seat says its weight limit is from 40lbs to 110lbs, and height is from 44 inches to 57 inches.
My kid is 61 inches and 75lbs. Is there harm in keeping him in the bench-style no-back booster seat? or is it safer for him to not use a car seat at all?
A stupid vacation transportation conundrum
Mr. Millipede, our almost two and a half year old twins, and I are taking the LIRR to Montauk from NYC this weekend. Our train arrives at 4:45pm. I am an imbecile and I do stupid things sometimes, so here we go. I made dinner reservations at 5pm at what looked like a very close restaurant, but in reality requires an extremely strange roundabout route to get there from the LIRR station, one that would take 30 minutes walking (5 minutes driving). I need some advice. [more inside]
Renting a car seat in Seattle
Any recommendations? [more inside]
Should we take my toddler's car seat on a plane to Europe?
We will be flying with my 2.5 year old son to Europe this fall. We need to bring a car seat, and are debating whether to check it or to have him sit in it on the flight. Help me decide! [more inside]
Clamp that lil head in there
How much lateral head support does a toddler need in a car seat? [more inside]
Minneapolis in June with 9 month old?
I'm going to a conference in Minneapolis this summer and will be taking my spouse and 9 month old. Where is the best place to stay? [more inside]
Confused about front-facing car seats
We have been lucky enough to keep our old Subaru going strong -- but how do we install a forward-facing car seat on a car without the LATCH system? Our child is growing out of the rear-facing seat. Can we install one facing forward with only the seatbelt? What is this "top tether" I keep reading about when I Google this? I'm assuming we might not have that either? Thanks!
Using Uber or Lyft with a young child from Newark Airport
What do you do when traveling with a young child from Newark Airport? A family member needs a ride from the airport tomorrow, and she will not have a car seat. What are her options?
UK Child Car Seat in USA
Can I use a UK child car seat in a US car (specifically: forward-facing, seat-belt-connected)? [more inside]
car shopping for a growing family
with kiddo #3 on the way, i’m looking to upgrade my 2009 prius to accommodate more my growing family and all of the car seats that come with it. [more inside]
Babyfilter: Talk Doona to me.
Car seat and stroller woes in 2011 Mazda 2 (compact car and baby question) [more inside]
How to tourist form Pearland TX with a baby (i.e. car seat!)
I'm going to Pearland TX to visit a family member. I'd like to do a small amount of touristing, specifically to tour NASA (anything else you suggest?). But how do I do that given that there's no public transit in Pearland and I would need a car seat for the baby? Note: I'm unwilling to get in a car with a baby without a car seat, even if the law makes exceptions for cabs or whatever. The laws of physics make no exceptions.
Stroller and carseat recommendations
I'm reading through review websites for strollers and car seats, and realizing that making a choice is... um... quite the project. I'm looking for recommendations. More below the fold. [more inside]
Persuading partner to use rear-facing car seat
Toddler_in_Rome is 13 months. Me and partner have bought our first car. I have made it very clear to partner that I want Toddler to be rear-facing for as long as possible, ideally until 4. I am a very anxious person and have massive worries about car safety. I've read so much about the benefits of rear-facing but partner won't listen and has bought a forward-facing seat. How can I persuade him we should buy a rear-facing seat instead? [more inside]
Renting a car seat/booster seat in the UK
We're renting a car in England soon and need a booster seat for the rental car. Google is surprisingly not turning up tons of options, and what I'm really looking for anyway are personal experiences with companies. We could pick up the seat at Heathrow if necessary -- and we won't be staying in central London, but in Kent. We really only need it for rides to/from the airport and for one longish drive on one of the days of our trip.
Infant car seat for a 2007 Honda Fit
We're looking for an infant car seat that will fit in our 2007 Honda Fit. What are your recommendations? [more inside]
Protection for bucket passenger seat of car
I'm looking for (older) child-proof protection for the back of my car's passenger seat. What would work? [more inside]
Replacing driver's seat due to back pain?
My mom has been experiencing back pain due to the driver's seat in her car for the last five months. She's now looking into replacing the seat. Is this the right solution, and if so, what is a good seat to replace with? Details inside... [more inside]
do i have to replace my kids' car seats?
our car was rear ended on the highway going ~75mph. no kids in the car, one car seat was installed, the other was in the trunk. there was minimal damage to the bumper, and the air bags didn't deploy. [more inside]
Availibility / Reliability of Uber Family in NYC
My wife and I are taking our 17 month old to NYC for Memorial Day weekend. We are flying into and out of LGA, and our plan is to take public transit as much as possible, but to use Uber Family (which provides a car seat) to make a couple of key connections. We are especially concerned about the end of our trip, when must get from Midwood in Brooklyn to LGA. We'd like to use Uber Family, but we don't know how reliable it is in that area. [more inside]
Is the IMMI GO kids carseat any good?
The IMMI GO looks interesting, since it also looks semi-portable for travelling, but doesn't yet have IIHS ratings. The seat is only available through the website, so it has no user reviews on Amazon. Does anyone have personal experience with this seat? [more inside]
Which car seat should I buy?
I'm in car seat research hell. Help! More specifically, Chicco Next Fit or Clek Fllo? [more inside]
Recommended toddler car seats?
We're looking for a convertible (rear- to front-facing) car seat for our 16 month old. We have a Britex Boulevard CS we got as a hand-me-down, but we don't love it. The biggest problem with it is that our daughter is prone to motion sickness and the Boulevard is hard to clean. [more inside]
Preparing for 1st baby- when to save vs splurge? buy new vs used?
Preparing for our first baby in October and trying to figure out the smartest approach to equipping ourselves with everything we're going to need. So many choices to make! What things should we pay more for because we'd regret pinching pennies, and when is splurging on the pricier stuff a waste? What should we look for new vs used (and not just for safety issues like carseats, but also what's the key "never waste your money on buying X new, you can get it so much cheaper used" stuff)? [more inside]
Child seat for the small car.
We're looking for recommendations for car seats that can fit a child who weighs between 20 and 65 lbs, fits nicely in a small hatchback, and has relative ease of placing/retrieving the child for a two-door car. [more inside]
DC Taxi with a Baby?
If you're flying in to Reagan National Airport in DC with a baby and your own car seat, how do you get a cab to your hotel? Will the regular cabs at the cab stand be able to accommodate you, or should you reserve a car service or cab ahead of time? If the latter, can you recommend a company? [more inside]
Infant car seat jammed
Our baby's car seat, a Graco Click Connect 30, will not unlock from its base. I know it's a long shot that anyone else might have experience with this, but any suggestions? Preferably ones that don't destroy the seat, base, or seatbelt, but if necessary... [more inside]
Hey kid, turn around!
My niece is 14 months old, 29 inches tall & 19 pounds. My sister in law already has her forward facing in her car seat. When she mentioned she was planning to turn her around once she hit 1 and asked if I had turned our son around yet I said no way (he's 16 months)! I said it was illegal in some states to turn them around until 2. Her and her husband shrugged it off and said well not here . Should I say something more? Should I send her some articles explaining the benefits of rear facing? Is it not really a big deal? I have no plans to turn my son forward facing regardless, but I would feel awful if something happened to my niece and I never spoke up. I mean no one plans to have an accident.
Should I say something or just stay out of it.
I know the usual advice on Ask is to stay out of it, but I'm asking anyway.
Carseat-free Travel in Europe?
In about a month my wife, one-year-old, and I are moving to Italy. We plan to be there a year. As we finish up our plans for the move, we keep wondering if we really need a carseat… [more inside]
What's a car for a tall dad, with two carseats and two dogs?
I'm the dad of a growing family - a two-year-old, a baby about to be born, and a wife. And two small dogs. We need a family car, and are looking for something that will accommodate:
* Dogs in the back (a wagon or hatchback)
* Two rear-facing carseats.
* A tall (6'3") man in a front seat. [more inside]
Help me choose a convertible car seat.
I need to get a new car seat for my 9 month-old, but there are so many options out there and I have no idea what all the little numbers and details mean. Help! [more inside]
Booster Seat Advice Needed
It's time to switch my kids from regular car seats to booster seats and I can't figure out which to buy or what features I should be looking for. If you've gone through this, can you please share your experiences to help me make a decision? [more inside]
Which cloth diapers, car seat and strollers should I be looking at?
Baby gear advice, the EU/Italy edition. I need some MeFi help for winnowing down the plethora of choices so friends and fam stop bugging me about my baby registry. Advice on cloth diapers, car seats & strollers sought... [more inside]
Car seat for a Mini convertible?
My husband loves his 2007 Mini Cooper S convertible, but also loves his 3 year old, 38" tall, 30 lb daughter. We're hoping to bring the two things together with the perfect car seat. It needs to be easy to get into for the kid, harness (as opposed to seat belt) preferred. Have any actual real-life Mini owners made this work?
Good city car that fits 2+ car seats?
What's a good car for city living that will allow me to have 2 car seats and room for passengers? [more inside]
Help not not need a new car
Very specific filter. I am in need of an infant seat for a 2002 chevy cavalier but of course there is more inside [more inside]
Best car-seat/stroller for a preemie taking cabs?
We hope to take our daughter home early next year, but she will likely be only 4lbs plus then. We've been given a Phil & Ted stroller, but we'd like initially to use something that detaches into a car seat. We don't drive, but use a lot of cabs, walking etc. in Singapore. The reviews online seem more for people with cars or bigger babies. Any advice or recommendations for a light stroller that will detach into a carseat that can be used easily in a cab?
LAX to Pasadena towncar or taxi that provides a child car seat?
Looking for LAX<>Pasadena town car service that provides child car seats. [more inside]
Baby Hates Car Seat
How do I get my ten-month-old daughter to tolerate her car seat? I have a baby that despises being in a car. With a trip to Los Angeles (aka The Land of Car Transportation) coming up, I'm wondering if there's anything we can do to make her hate car transportation a little less. [more inside]
Terrified new parents seek answers
Our little baby boy has been in the NICU for the past 8 days and should be released in a less than a week. He was born 6 weeks early and before we had bought anything (even a car seat) so we're rushing to prepare for his imminent arrival. We came up with a few questions while shopping for baby stuff... [more inside]
Infant car seat for the car-less?
Car-less couple expecting baby. What car seat to buy? [more inside]
Combine rear-facing and front-facing car seats and still have space left over?
One rear-facing car seat, plus one front-facing car seat, in a Honda, Toyota, or Subaru? What worked for you? [more inside]
2 babies, 2 cars, 3 car seats...
Please help me find the optimal/safest positions for 3 car seats (1 infant bucket and 2 convertible seats). [more inside]
Tiny baby is tiny. Car Seat doesn't fit!
My sister just had her first child and on the car ride home, she discovered that her tiny, 3 day old, 5 pound baby is too small for her infant car seat! Is there a safe way to modify a normal car seat temporarily for an extra tiny individual? Is there anything else she needs to know about dealing with an extra-small infant? [more inside]
Should we bring our car seat on to the plane?
One toddler, one 4-hour flight. Bring the car seat on board or not? [more inside]
Best convertible car seat?
Best convertible car seat? [more inside]
Tear in the cloth of my driver's seat.
I've got a small (2-3 inch) tear in the cloth of the driver's seat of my car. Is there a "best practices" way to make sure this doesn't expand and require me to have the whole seat reupholstered? [more inside]
I can remember lying down in the back of station wagons and pickup trucks, but what did we do in the VW?
How did kids under 2 travel in cars before car seats were the norm, particularly on long trips? My mom recalls tots in the lap and something called a 'car bed' (got any pictures?). Would little ones get lap-belted in to prevent them from falling off the seat on corner-turns?
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