infant car seats Knowledge Base
What infant car seat is slender so I can fit 3 seats in the back? I have a 8 year old in one of those boosters without a back, a 4 year old in a 5 point harness front facing booster, and a baby on the way. I have a 2001 Kia Sportage and no we can't afford another car. We need to fit all three seats safely in the back. I was wondering if any of the infant seats are made more slender so we can fit the three back there?
Where is the expiry date located on the infant car seats? I am due in 3 weeks and just dug up our old car seat from my last child and I am looking to see if it has expired.. I have no idea how old it is because it was given to us second hand. Its a graco infant seat 5-20 lbs if that helps?
Will all infant car seats fasten into shoulder strap seat belts? I am 19 weeks pregnant and will be finding out the sex of my baby in a few weeks. We want to go ahead and pick out a car seat/stroller travel system, but I drive a full size truck and the only thing in the back seat is shoulder strap seat belts, and I was wandering if all the bases to the infant seats will work with just shoulder straps?
Can you remove convertible car seats from the base and carry them like you can infant car seats? My mom wants to buy us a convertible car seat which will do us til our kid is 80 pounds. I would like to know if these type car seats come with a handle and a base so you can remove them from your car and carry them like you can infant car seats? To Jennifer W - your answer is not very good. What is it that you think or say I would not want to do exactly? Seriously, elaborate a little bit more.
How long will my twins be able to stay in infant car seats? I am expecting twins and trying to plan ahead, so I am wondering until about what age will they be able to be in infant car seats before they will need bigger ones? On average, of course. :) How long did your baby or twins stay in their infant car seat? Thank you!
Do infant car seats have an expiration date? I have two year old twins and I kept their infant car seats, they are still in good condition. My third child is due in three months. Is it safe to use one of their old car seats for the new baby or should I go out and buy a new one?
Are all evenflo infant car seats the cozy carrier? I have an evenflo infant car seat that I got in 2007 and it was in a travel system. I've tried looking it up on the evenflo website, but the travel systems don't say if it is a cozy carrier, but they look just like the infant car seats that don't come with a stroller. I ask this because I am interested in a double stroller that fits a evenflo cozy carry and I don't want to get it if I have the wrong kind of car seat.
Which infant car seats best fits small cars? I drive a compact car (a 1991 Nissan Sentra), and I need to find an infant car seat that fits it well. I tried out the Graco SnugRide 32, and it seems awkwardly large for my car. I have to move the front passenger seat pretty far forward in order to fit the car seat, which would make it very uncomfortable for a front passenger. Do you have any recommendations for smaller infant car seats that might work better? Thanks!
Anybody have reccomendations for infant car seats? I am getting ready to register this weekend and infant car seats are something that we definentely want to register for. We need one for a 2006 Ford Fusion and one for our 1997 Ford F-150 that has the extended cab that has the backseat in it. Thanks. Unfortunatley I cannot just get an extra base because the base of the truck seat is not as wide as the base of the car seat. So, 2 different sizes there.
Question for mommies with Evenflo infant car seats? Mommies who have evenflo infant car seats/ travel systems, do you have to have a base to make it safe in the car or can you attach it directly to the seat? My car has those little metal hooks in the middle seat meant for car seats. Will evenflo work with that or no? Thanks!
Where can I find a double stroller (side-by-side) that will hold two infant car seats? I am having twins, and am looking for a stroller that has two seats. I would like them to sit side by side and be able to attach TWO infant car seats to the stroller. I have looked everywhere, online and in stores, and cannot find the product I am looking for. I can only find strollers that will attach ONE car seat, and I am looking for one that will hold TWO. If you know of anywhere, PLEASE answer me. Thanks!
Do they make strollers that hold two infant car seats? I am having twins and I would like a stroller that the infant car seats just click on to, like I had for my other boys. I have found them with one car seat and one regular seat, but not two car seats. I would appreciate any help, thank you.
Can you recommend a fuel efficient car that will fit two booster seats and an infant car seat? We are a family of five including a newborn, 3 yr old and 5 yr old. We want to downsize from our gas guzzling GMC Safari to something much more fuel efficient. We are hoping to find a good, comfortable car that will fit two boosters and an infant carrier side by side in the back, and still allowing room enough for the kids to buckle there own seat belts easily. Does such a car exist?
Are there baby carriers like infant car seats? I was just wondering if there was something like an infant car seat, but it was just a baby carrier? Like a easy portable bassinet? My husband and I already have a car seat but it doesn't have a handle or anything that you can pop out and take it with you. Links would be appreciated if available! Thanks
Does the Snap & Go strollers only accommodate infant car seats? I'm buying the Chicco KeyFit 30 infant car seat that goes up to 30 lbs. But once my baby reaches 30 lbs can it accommodate any other car seat ? Like you would put a small toddler in? This is my first baby and I don't have a clue. Thanks! I actually decided if I will buy the Chicco over the Combi brand but I hear Chicco is the best. So I'm probably going with that one.
What is the rule with infant car seats? At what age/height or weight are you suppose to switch to a convertible car seat? What does it depend on? Is it okay to put an 8 week old baby into these convertible car seats? It's says from infant to toddler to booster but it just does not seem supportive enough yet. (Btw, I know that you don't stop using the infant car seats at 8 weeks old...but I am curious as to when to make the transition)
Are there people who install infant car seats? Have you ever heard of having someone at a fire station install your infant car seat? My brother took his to one and they did it but he lives in a different state. Do I really need to look into having someone else install it or is it safe for my husband and i to install it? If it's ok for us to install it, any safety advise we need to know would be helpful. Thanks
convertible car seat vs infant car seats? I was wondering if I could get some insight on purchasing a convertible car seat rather than an infant car seat for my baby. The convertible seat we are looking at can be rear facing and forward facing and sits from 5-65lbs. Or do you think we should just purchase the infant seat? Thank you in advance!
How long are infant car seats good for? I have had my car seat for 5 years now and I am due in December with another baby I am just wondering how long they are good for. I looked and I couldn't find the expiration date and I don't know where the instruction manual is.
What are the best infant car seats? I have a 8 month old son and he is a chunk. I have a graco infant car seat. It started falling apart bc of his size.. Can someone tell me a car seat that is durable for out next child??
Can infant car seats rest on any stroller? I've been looking at these Travel System stroller/car seat combo kits, and I haven't actually gone to the store yet. I'm just wondering, do you have to buy the travel system together, or could you buy the car seat and stroller separately? Would they still work together? I'm only asking because I thought I could ask for them as a baby shower gift. Instead of asking for the 170 dollar travel system. I'd ask for the 90 dollar stroller and 50 dollar car seat. That way two different people could buy cheaper gifts.
why is there an expiration date on infant car seats now? i noticed that on the bottom of the car seat it says not to use it after 2009..i was just wondering why they would have a date? they never did b4 right? also what do u do with them when they expire? do u just throw em in the garbage?
What is the weight difference in Graco infant car seats for carrying? My daughter is 13 pounds, and is getting heavy to carry in a Graco carseat that goes to 30 pounds. My friend has one that goes to 22 pounds. How much lighter will the 22 pound one be for me to carry than the one that goes to30 pounds? Also, will the one that goes to 22 pounds fit in my travel system stroller? Sorry, I did not make it clear my friend is going to loan me her 22 pound one, is it worth it for me to install the car seat?
How important is the height restriction for infant car seats? I posted a question just today and everyone got the wrong impression of my worries(look at the quesiton if you like). Friend has a almost 11 month old in snugride and is majorly out of the height restrictions or recommendations......how important is this?
Recommend Infant Child Car Seats for Small Sports Cars? I need to find a car seat for a baby who out grew his infant seat. 9months old. I need to place him in a rear facing seat. The car seats will fit front facing but I can't find a car seat that will fit rear facing in Celcia. What kind of car seat do you use in your sports car..?
Are shoulder straps needed for infant car seats? My wife and I are going to have our first child in October and we're looking at car seats. We have a 1989 Nissan Pulsar and the back seats don't have shoulder straps. Just the waist straps. Will that be a problem with car seats? should I go looking for a newer car?
Good, safe infant car seats to fit into a Kia Rio? I have a '06 Kia Rio and I'm trying to look into some safe, decent infant carseats that will fit safely into a Rio's backseat. Preferably with a base but it is a small car so I'm not sure if a base will be able to fit along with the carseat. Does anyone else have experience using an infant seat in a Rio/similar very small car? Any suggestions?
What infant car seats will fit in the baby trend sit n stand double stroller? I just got the stroller but haven't gotten the car seat yet. I planned to get the matching car seat but am having second thoughts about the car seat after reading reviews. What is another brand car seat that will snap right on the baby trend sit n stand double stroller? Would I be better off abandoning the baby trend stroller I already have and getting a completely sit n stand combo set? Any suggestions? My older two will be 2 and 4 when the new baby arrives in August.
What Infant Car Seats are compatible with Eddie Bauer Strollers? I have an Eddie Bauer Stroller (I got it for a steal at a local consignment sale) but need to find a car seat that it is compatible with because it didn't have a car seat with it. It looks like it was originally part of a travel system so I know that there has to be a compatible car seat for it. Does anyone know what brands are compatible with Eddie Bauer Strollers?