tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post1744713187482201423..comments2023-03-28T04:10:33.679-04:00Comments on The Unbiased Guide for the New Mom: Best Car Seat: Infant Seat vs Convertible SeatNatashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334597975220271239noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-79198826588812714162018-09-03T10:24:10.162-04:002018-09-03T10:24:10.162-04:00So it is interesting and very good written and see...So it is interesting and very good written and see what they think about other people. <br /><a href="http://thez9.com/top-10-best-infant-car-seats/" rel="nofollow">top-10-best-infant-car-seats</a><br />Alex peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00133093455960341486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-16255750196825061052018-04-01T03:08:22.794-04:002018-04-01T03:08:22.794-04:00I have to search sites with relevant information o...I have to search sites with relevant information on given topic and provide them to teacher our opinion and the article. <a href="https://bestbabyessentials.com" rel="nofollow">best convertible car seat on a budget</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143276304063788009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-40020443150383041312018-02-23T05:52:49.406-05:002018-02-23T05:52:49.406-05:00Really informative blog about the car seats for mo...Really informative blog about the car seats for moms. I really enjoyed the information. I cam across another site for car seat reviews <a href="https://bestbabyessentials.com" rel="nofollow">best convertible car seat for grandparents</a> they have different models displayed for all ages.krati-fourthpillar.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18276956475975317835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-54399853625857379222017-04-08T09:43:50.068-04:002017-04-08T09:43:50.068-04:00What an interesting post! There are a lot of Carse...What an interesting post! There are a lot of <a href="http://carseatexperts.com/graco-nautilus-3-in-1-car-seat/" rel="nofollow">Carseatexperts website</a> that can benefit us a lot in buying the best car seat. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077394264457829158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-12289211713389641052011-07-11T11:40:58.942-04:002011-07-11T11:40:58.942-04:00Keep posting. Love these!Keep posting. Love these!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00757075122281096303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-32073587138318409862011-06-14T07:03:55.906-04:002011-06-14T07:03:55.906-04:00We never used an infant seat for my DD - I'd h...We never used an infant seat for my DD - I'd heard about the seats becoming detached from the base in accidents and the baby & seat being thrown, and it just made more sense to only buy one seat that would grow with my DD. Her seat had the option to recline while rear-facing, and whenever we had to bring her anywhere (to our 10th floor apartment or the doctors, a restaurant) we would put her in our Maya Wrap (ring sling) - certainly easier than lugging around one of those super heavy infant seats! She is now 20 mos, in the same car seat, and stays asleep when we have to carry her inside. =) I am all for convertible car seats!joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17650299389204666628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-12880093098411642622011-06-12T23:20:40.747-04:002011-06-12T23:20:40.747-04:00We are now using the same Britax you have, Cowmoof...We are now using the same Britax you have, Cowmoofalge FTW! When my son was a newborn though we lived for our travel system. We had the safety first and have no compalints. So easy to get him in and out of the car without waking and the added bonus of being able to snap him into the stroller was fantastic. I cant tell you how many hours we spent pushing that stroller around the house, singing and running it over the rug (to get the bumpy motion he so loved) to get him to sleep. Another bonus of the infant seat that I havent seen mentioned here is relief from infant reflux. Our poor guy was severly afflicted and sleeping in the angled seat rather than on his back really seemed to help with his symptoms. Good luck to all you new mamas out there and remember, you can read all the reviews you want and listen to all the advice in the world and youll probably find that the thing that works best for your family is something you stumble upon at 3 in the morning while you are dancing around the house to Justin Bieber on youtube because it seems to make the baby sleepy.Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11226434286299594264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-87875751711247155412011-06-12T09:30:26.970-04:002011-06-12T09:30:26.970-04:00we had our baby at home and only installed the car...we had our baby at home and only installed the car seat after he was born, one my brother gave us that he used for his two girls. It is a convertable. To be honest I didn't even really know about the other type, but I prefered to get him out of his car seat and carry him in the sling after any trips. Now that he is bigger and doesn't nap as much (and wouldn't fit in an infant seat anyway) I sometimes stay in the car and do some knitting or reading until he wakes up.Margrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836427330662149705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-29115183316698141522011-06-11T11:41:07.773-04:002011-06-11T11:41:07.773-04:00we bought a baby trend flex-loc infant car seat an...we bought a <a href="http://www.babytrend.com/car_seats_flex-loc/" rel="nofollow">baby trend flex-loc infant car seat</a> and have loved it so far (2 months into using it). before buying we went to a store where they had samples out we could touch and play with. that really helped seal the deal and make us comfortable with our decision. one of the main reasons we chose this seat was the handle. it seemed like the most convenient, comfy handle out of all of them. <br /><br />but my main recommendation is to just go to a store where they let you play around with their samples, and test everything out! what works for one person won't necessarily work for everyone.Amy E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13340337332566203236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-72170639110184147612011-06-10T13:43:26.156-04:002011-06-10T13:43:26.156-04:00I wanted to mention, also, that if you are having ...I wanted to mention, also, that if you are having a 2nd (or more) baby and are using your previous car seat, they are only good for 6 years. After that the plastic begins to break down and weaken. Also, even without a baby in it, a car seat always needs to be strapped into the car. A car seat floating around in the back of a moving vehicle can cause it to become unknowingly damaged and therefore insufficient at absorbing the impact of a crash. This goes for all car seats, from baby carriers and up.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08851766842927136488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-84222498554171003612011-06-10T13:30:49.223-04:002011-06-10T13:30:49.223-04:00Lots of great advice here. It does all come down ...Lots of great advice here. It does all come down to preference and your own personal needs. With my first two I used a Graco that was part of a travel system. It was great for them. My kids tend to be long and skinny, so it made things hard the older they got. They weren't heavy enough to turn around, but were too long! I still don't have an answer for that problem, and will have to make a decision on what to do with my third. We have her in the Baby Trend infant seat. My kids are 5, 2, and 4 months, so we got the Baby Trend sit n stand stroller for the two youngest to ride in. I took the stroller to the store and tried all the seats on to see if any other brands would fit safely. Unfortunately only their brand fits it really well, but I have ended up loving their seat! My favorite features: the easy adjustable straps (turn a knob on the back to adjust the straps up and down instead of having to take straps apart as with most other seats) and the head pillow that wraps around their head. The only downside is it is a little more involved to buckle.<br />Great blog idea, love hearing other's POV.Tiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13579432880121214785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-24616784214134176782011-06-09T18:12:28.056-04:002011-06-09T18:12:28.056-04:00We had a Graco Travel System. I really liked the ...We had a Graco Travel System. I really liked the carseat, stroller not so much. I bought one of the "Snap 'n Go" frames and that is still one of my favorite baby purchases. It is a lightweight frame that turns your infant seat into a stroller. Next time (if there is a next time!) I would just buy a new infant seat to go in the Snap 'N Go. The extra bases with the infant seat are also really convenient.<br /><br />We also went with a Graco MyRide 65 for her next carseat when it was time to switch to a convertible. It can stay reverse facing until 40lbs so we liked that. She likes it and the fabric has worn nicely. The convertible carseats don't have bases so we ended up buying one for each car. Not exactly cheap, but more convenient for us. Also, the MyRide is fairly affordable compared to other convertible carseats.<br /><br />We have been happy with both our Graco Infant seat and the convertible one.Mrs. Ronsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049471918248169527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-27428404102265236022011-06-09T07:15:06.844-04:002011-06-09T07:15:06.844-04:00Haha, I was just taking to hubby about being overw...Haha, I was just taking to hubby about being overwhelmed by what we need to get! Thanks Natasha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-41762241188485473442011-06-08T21:33:47.948-04:002011-06-08T21:33:47.948-04:00What perfect timing! I'm pregnant with my fir...What perfect timing! I'm pregnant with my first and am trying to determine what I REALLY need. Obviously, a car seat is at the top of the list. I look forward to future posts! <br /><br />Some other ideas that may be helpful for me (and other new moms): carriers vs. strollers, which stroller, which carrier, cloth diapers. <br /><br />Thanks!jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816054283478948396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-32352935509689481642011-06-08T14:07:34.312-04:002011-06-08T14:07:34.312-04:00We went with a convertible car seat for our 2 mont...We went with a convertible car seat for our 2 month old and I have no regrets! I can see the convenience of an infant seat but we decided against it because it is an additional cost, you are limited in the amount of time they can spend in the seat, and I didn't want to store the infant seat after a few months. Most of the time when we are out and about I use a sling. Rather than buying a Moses basket, we bought a bassinet that fits onto the stroller, so if we are out at night and expect her to be sleeping we bring this - at home she sleeps in the same bassinet on a Moses basket stand. However, one thing I hadn't anticipated about the convertible seat is the heat - the weather where I live is getting above 115 degrees during the day, so the seat is extremely hot because it stays in the car.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567241387722125446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-9208821697355196752011-06-07T23:34:04.089-04:002011-06-07T23:34:04.089-04:00I have three kids and I have learned alot from eac...I have three kids and I have learned alot from each. With my first 2 we bought the infant car seats (that came with the matching stroller). I wish I had bought the convertible seat. With my 3rd child we finally wised up and did it. I love it because my baby is good up to 100 pounds! I read that some people think the downsides are the baby falls asleep and then you are stuck, or there is no way to keep the baby contained--not true. That is when a BABY WRAP comes into play. If my daughter passes out, I put her into my Mai Tei wrap. When she was smaller and we wanted to go to a restaurant I held her on my lap. (I had to nurse her anyway.) Either way, it does come down to personal choice. I have used both, and I need to add that I have been a parent for 13 yrs now. Good luck with whatever kind of car seat you choose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-61424443394218810242011-06-07T21:08:32.313-04:002011-06-07T21:08:32.313-04:00Definitely go with an infant car seat - we got the...Definitely go with an infant car seat - we got the Graco Snugride and were really happy with it. A lot of people say to get the lightest car seat possible so you're able to carry it. By the time my son was 9 months old I had bulging biceps. I'd also go with a Snap & Go stroller because it's so easy and light and VERY easy to maneuver. We bought the highest end Britax when we went to the convertible seat....My husband said it best...I just spent $500 on a laptop - why the heck would I go cheap on something that could potentially save my kids life if we were in an accident. It's worth every penny.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126385909446585850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-11835893540080998852011-06-07T13:23:34.492-04:002011-06-07T13:23:34.492-04:00I wish more blog posts like this focused more safe...I wish more blog posts like this focused more safety information instead of the aesthetics of a car seat. Personally, I did a year of research before choosing the Grace SnugRide 35 for its ease of use and 35lb rear facing (RF) weight limit. The colour was not a factor, safety was the only factor I took into consideration.<br />When my daughter outgrows this seat, which will still be a while and she is 8.5 months and over 20lbs, we will replace it with a Sunshine Kids Radian or Radian XT. This seat will keep her RF until she is 45lbs (to my knowledge the highest weight limit on the market in Canada and the USA).<br />Keeping children <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gU9zzCGA8" rel="nofollow">RF as long as possible</a> is the safest way for them to travel in the car.<br />Car seats are made for the car. Using them outside of the car can lead to <a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2010/07/05/peds.2010-0333.abstract?maxtoshow=&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=parikh&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT" rel="nofollow">injury.</a> Keeping babies in car seats for extented periods of time can lead to <a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/647.abstract?sid=0dee9855-30b6-4ff0-94e4-a454c2826f83" rel="nofollow">oxygen desaturation.</a> Travel systems are made for convenience, not the safety of your child. Babies kept in their car seats for hours on end are being deprived of oxygen and much needed contact with their parents.<br />There are <a href="http://wrapyourbaby.com/kinds.htm" rel="nofollow">many different carriers</a> to suit every need out there. We never have to struggle with a large stroller or awkward car seat, our daughter is always right with us in the carrier, seeing the world as we see it. She is also not being put on the floor in harms way or bumped around like a piece of luggage.<br />Read your car seat manual...several times if necessary. Each one will tell you not to use "after market products." This includes the cover mentioned in this blog (which will void warranty and possibly endanger your child in a firey crash). Most of the extra pads, bundling covers and such make it impossible to properly tighten the restraints. In a crash, the G Forces exerted on your child will likely compress the extra material and eject them from the seat. The same is true for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNGT9eBL_gg&feature=related" rel="nofollow">snowsuits</a> in between the child and the straps.<br />A car seat is not a status symbol. It is to protect your child's life in the case of an accident. Choose wisely and use wisely.scmlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389795102528941848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-77897595878918834292011-06-07T12:37:06.883-04:002011-06-07T12:37:06.883-04:00I had an infant seat (as part of a travel system) ...I had an infant seat (as part of a travel system) with my 1st son. I'm now 5 months preggers with my 2nd son, so I had to buy a new seat since my old one expired...plus the buckle annoyed the crap out of me. *Hated* that thing.<br /><br />I didn't use the giant travel system stroller much. Literally, maybe half a dozen times. It was big & heavy & annoying to use...even in my giant mom-boat sedan. I actually got the most use out of a $15 umbrella stroller. Looking for one that's a little nicer this go 'round, but still don't want a big travel system stroller.<br /><br />I love this blog idea. :) I enjoy the crafts you post on your other blog...but my time is limited enough that I just pine for crafty time from a distance. :)WTH am I Doing?https://www.blogger.com/profile/14696642125708468395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-88596091255023173732011-06-07T11:58:14.311-04:002011-06-07T11:58:14.311-04:00Natasha,
Great idea for a website. I'm pretty...Natasha,<br /><br />Great idea for a website. I'm pretty sure every post you write will open up a can of worms as far as the comments go. After all, I guess this comments section is all about leaving your own two cents!<br /><br />My two cents are going to steer away from the Debbie Downer aspect of the car seat topic. I also used the Chicco Key Fit 30 with baby #3. I chose that one because it holds babies up to 30 lbs. and my first two kids were really large at birth and gained weight fast. My first actually grew out of his infant carrier at 4 months old. I can't imagine going straight to a convertible car seat. My kids were born big and the Britax car seat made them look like tiny peanuts. I thought the Key Fit was fine. Didn't love or hate it. <br /><br />What I did/do love, is Britax car seats. I've tried quite a few since my oldest is now almost 9. Wow, how I love them!Saschahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764868375350676901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-23104727226643331262011-06-07T10:13:26.572-04:002011-06-07T10:13:26.572-04:00I agree with dmcL but I also want to point out tha...I agree with dmcL but I also want to point out that adding extra pads, seat covers, etc that are not included with the seat are NOT known to be safe as they have not been crash tested. I also would really like to advise you all to keep your kids rear facing until at least age 2 (AAP recommends this!!!), longer if it's working out! Please also make sure baby is correctly fastened (chest clip not at the tummy please) and not with a bulky snowsuit on under the harness. I wish posts like these would share some of this VERY important life saving info.Laura K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04610761995340586312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-62707107729071659122011-06-07T09:01:15.642-04:002011-06-07T09:01:15.642-04:00I highly recommend that everyone looking for infor...I highly recommend that everyone looking for information on car seats visit <a href="http://car-seat.org" rel="nofollow">car-seat.org</a> for a wealth of helpful and informative mothers, fathers and car seat techs. It's also very inadvisable to use car seats outside of the car. I understand the convenience of using an infant seat that snaps into a stroller, however numerous studies have shown that extended use can <a href="http://articles.cnn.com/2009-08-24/health/car.seat.blood.oxygen_1_infant-car-car-seats-car-seat-safety?_s=PM:HEALTH" rel="nofollow"> reduce baby's oxygen level</a>. Sitting an infant seat in a grocery cart or on a chair or table is also dangerous and <a href="http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/subscribe/ped-insights/11-09/car-seats.htm" rel="nofollow">leads to numerous infant injuries</a> every year. <a href="www.thebabywearer.com" rel="nofollow">Baby carriers</a> are a safe and convenient way to hold or carry your baby while shopping or dining.darlene mcleodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10388221011175331452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-42283761062683657932011-06-06T22:01:32.460-04:002011-06-06T22:01:32.460-04:00YES. Agreed. We bought the less expensive Graco ...YES. Agreed. We bought the less expensive Graco system (Quattro stroller?), and recently reused it for our second child (outside the 5-year window, give me a break). I was happy with it both times. It will last 6 months if your baby is average, up to a year for those little petite girls. For newborns, I HIGHLY recommend the additional head pillows. No link, but they just curve around baby's head. Mine started out with two pillows that go from one shoulder around baby's head to the other shoulder. As baby grows, you remove the inside one and you still have the outside one.Tennjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397113148008290316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-50619115196629813742011-06-06T20:19:36.390-04:002011-06-06T20:19:36.390-04:00I def. recommend an infant seat if you can get one...I def. recommend an infant seat if you can get one. We had a Graco and we loved it.<br /><br />We have 2 chicco strollers and they are ok.<br /><br />As far as a convertible car seat, we chose the Evenflo Triumph65. My son is 20 mths. 36" and 33 lbs. He is still rear-facing in his seat. We wanted the seat where he could rear face the longest since AAP recommends rear facing as long as you can. He can rear face until 40 lbs in his car seat. Our first choice was Britax but it would only RF until 35lbs. <br /><br />Love the blog Natasha!!hizzysmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787685341519501549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353213938485935359.post-19731066284832631082011-06-06T18:39:54.288-04:002011-06-06T18:39:54.288-04:00I have a 1 1/2 year old girl and until she was 12m...I have a 1 1/2 year old girl and until she was 12months (more or less 9Kgs...sorry, I'm from Portugal and we don't use pounds...!) we used the infant seat, for all the reasons Natasha explained, plus it's safer for the baby to travel "backwards". ( Just make sure your baby doesn't spend more than 2 hours in a row sitting in the infant seat, it's not good for their back. If you need to make a long trip, stop from time to time and pick your baby up, for a while, to change position and then you can put him/her back in the infant seat and continue your journey.)<br />Then we switched to a convertible seat that we ordered online from Germany, which will last until she's about 12 years old. After much research, regarding most of all safety issues, we ordered the Cybex Pallas Fix and are fully satisfied, specially my daughter Catarina that loves the safety cushion.Joaninhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985742847613120389noreply@blogger.com