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cateyemm
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do i need a car mirror?
like the ones for rear facing seats? or can i get away with not having them? from the little i've read on it, as long as they're secured properly and they're not real mirrors, they're not a safety hazard, correct?
TIA
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JRsMaMa
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
I never used one. DS is almost 2 and is still rear-facing.
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| Posted 10/25/12 12:32 PM |
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Bearcat
Love my little girls!!! <3
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
I don't have one and we've gotten by, although sometimes I wish I did. DH refuses as he is adamant that even if they're shatterproof they're still potentially hazardous in a crash. I try not to get into it with him on stuff like that because I really don't know what he sees at work (and sometimes I don't want to know). I believe that the standard opinion is yes, they are safe if shatterproof.
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| Posted 10/25/12 12:38 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
No I never had one. And I never missed it.
The recommnedation is nothing other than the car seat because they can become projectiles in a crash.
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| Posted 10/25/12 12:40 PM |
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ny55angel
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do i need a car mirror?
I had the mirror that connected to the tether hook in the car. I felt that it was safer then other mirrors that just attached to the seat. I used it all the time and will again when I have DC#3
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| Posted 10/25/12 12:44 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
Never had one, never needed it.
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| Posted 10/25/12 12:46 PM |
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Strawberry2468
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
I just bought them at target for $11 ea yesterday. I was a little scared driving home with the babies. I'm sure it will pass but for now the $22 was worth it.
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| Posted 10/25/12 12:46 PM |
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Pomegranate5
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
Posted by NervousNell
No I never had one. And I never missed it.
The recommnedation is nothing other than the car seat because they can become projectiles in a crash.
We were told the same thing by the state trooper who inspected our car seat.
We get by fine without it, but I do sometimes wish I had one so I could see DD and figure out why she is crying.
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| Posted 10/25/12 12:48 PM |
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phoenix913
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
We don't have one. I can count on one hand the number of times I wished I had one. DS is 17 months.
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| Posted 10/25/12 1:06 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
I used one that tethered to the car.
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| Posted 10/25/12 1:08 PM |
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Pray4Baby2010
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Member since 10/09 5796 total posts
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
Posted by Pomegranate5
Posted by NervousNell
No I never had one. And I never missed it.
The recommnedation is nothing other than the car seat because they can become projectiles in a crash.
We were told the same thing by the state trooper who inspected our car seat.
We get by fine without it, but I do sometimes wish I had one so I could see DD and figure out why she is crying.
same here from the car seat inspector we had... and I agree it does get frustrating not to see them and know what's going on- I cant tell you how many times I have pulled over to check ds
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| Posted 10/25/12 1:18 PM |
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july4mrsO
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do i need a car mirror?
I think it depends on how much traveling you plan to do with your LOs. My DS travels back and forth with me from Suffolk to Queens every day for daycare. So I have a mirror because it's just way too long of a period of time for me to not be able to see him and what he's doing. Ours is plastic and it's tethered to the car. It's also pretty light-weight. But if you're not taking them on that kind of daily commute, you may not really need one.
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| Posted 10/25/12 1:19 PM |
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cateyemm
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
Posted by july4mrsO
I think it depends on how much traveling you plan to do with your LOs. My DS travels back and forth with me from Suffolk to Queens every day for daycare. So I have a mirror because it's just way too long of a period of time for me to not be able to see him and what he's doing. Ours is plastic and it's tethered to the car. It's also pretty light-weight. But if you're not taking them on that kind of daily commute, you may not really need one.
That's a good point. I think the majority of my driving with them will be short trips and the longer trips, I will have DH with me.
I havent had the car seats inspected yet, so that's another good point. Thanks ladies!
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| Posted 10/25/12 1:27 PM |
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Otherme
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
we've had them in both cars and i really am glad we did
he's old enough now that he can look in the mirror and see himself, or see us and we smile back and forth at each other (if i'm stopped at a light). it really helps to be able to see him
i know they're not recommended though, as our car inspector said so as well. We have ours attached to the seat back and its totally plastic so i'm hoping they're ok
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| Posted 10/25/12 1:31 PM |
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M514
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do i need a car mirror?
I have one and i love it. She can see herself and me in the mirror and we talk to each other. I just feel more comfortable being able to see her.
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TheDivineMrsM
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
Posted by JRsMaMa
I never used one. DS is almost 2 and is still rear-facing.
Same here.
eta: I was told the same thing about it becoming a possible projectile in a crash. Not worth the risk. For long road trips, I hop in the back with her and DH drives us.
Message edited 10/25/2012 1:43:57 PM.
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Jax430
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
I did not know that they are not recommended, and we have one. I like being able to see DD in the car, especially when she's crying.
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| Posted 10/25/12 1:58 PM |
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Jenn627
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
We don't have one.
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| Posted 10/25/12 2:26 PM |
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MaZz
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
Posted by BargainMama
I used one that tethered to the car.
Ditto. I like being able to see her. And really it would be a rare occurrence should the mirror harm her in the event of an accident.
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ABCiverson
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
I have had 4 babies. My 19 month old is still RF. I have never used one or felt I needed one.
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Katareen
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Katherine
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do i need a car mirror?
I used to pull over constantly to make sure DD was ok back there. I hated not being able to see her. I had to get one.
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| Posted 10/25/12 3:02 PM |
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mrsboss
my little love
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do i need a car mirror?
I liked having it and seeing what she was up to
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| Posted 10/25/12 3:02 PM |
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Cacarina
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
Posted by Jax430
I did not know that they are not recommended, and we have one. I like being able to see DD in the car, especially when she's crying.
Ditto!
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| Posted 10/25/12 3:36 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
no, i never used one.
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Champ
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Re: do i need a car mirror?
I LOVE mine. They are huge and so effective. I know who is sleeping, who is making noise, whos socks were just thrown at me etc. They are completely secured to the headrests.
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