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MrsFlatbread
Skinny jeans are in my future
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Baby Momma
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Spinoff to Carseat thread
I am curious to know the answer..
Message edited 9/17/2008 1:43:05 PM.
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JennZ
MY LIFE!!
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
We are doing it ourselves. We are both two relatively smart people who I think SHOULD be able to accomplish such a task. JMO.
Not to  at those who suffer nervous mommy syndrome. 
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| Posted 9/17/08 1:47 PM |
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neener1211
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J
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
We installed it ourselves, but I don't think that it is tight enough. I want to get it checked out....IF they would actually call me back.
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| Posted 9/17/08 1:51 PM |
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pickles16
Real Estate Professional
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Jen
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
If I could do it I would, I haven't ventured to look at the instructions yet...but DH is adament about having someone do it and/or inspect it, and honestly I DON'T trust DH doing it, he gets nervous and frazzled, where as I am usually the calm one that puts everythign together, oh well....
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| Posted 9/17/08 1:52 PM |
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Reese1106
Family of 4! :o)
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Theresa
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
DH installed it and I had my BIL (Suffolk PD) look at it.
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| Posted 9/17/08 1:54 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
I did it myself. I lie...DH did it. He is an auto tech and it is required for his job to know how to do this properly
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| Posted 9/17/08 1:59 PM |
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twinkletoes807
Mommy's Girls! ♥
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Gabi
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
Since I have not had my shower yet, and my carseat has been purchased off my registry... we haven't installed ours yet. When the time comes DH will do it. 
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| Posted 9/17/08 2:13 PM |
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wannabemom
look who's freshly baked!
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
we did it ourselves for DH's car, and we are still putting it off with my car . I really want to get it inspected, becuase it took us several tries with DH's car, and seemed a bit loose  but I *think* we fixed it in the end.....
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| Posted 9/17/08 2:13 PM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
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Lauren
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
I chose other because I am not sure yet. We will install it ourselves, but I might go get them checked out to make sure it was done properly. I know that will be a big hit to DH's ego - but I hear there is such a high percentage of them being installed incorrectly. We'll see.
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| Posted 9/17/08 2:16 PM |
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leighdvm
My golden boys!
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Michele
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
DH will probably install, but at the hospital I will be giving birth at, they have car seat inspectors, so I'll have them double-check it. Better safe than sorry.....
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| Posted 9/17/08 2:29 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
Member since 11/05 13118 total posts
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B
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
We'll install it ourselves, but will get it checked out. I read somewhere that a large percentage of carseats are installed incorrectly. It can't hurt to make sure we installed it correctly.
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| Posted 9/17/08 2:43 PM |
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hmm8191
My loves
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Heather
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
I'm going to install in myself and either have my Dad look at it (he's retired from the NYPD) or bring it to be inspected.
I mean how long can the inspection take? This little meatball is certainly worth the time!
I don't think anyone should take it as a question of their intelligence unless this is something you were trained how to do. I consider myself pretty darn smart but I would not try to perform surgery!
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| Posted 9/17/08 2:46 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
06ers Rock!!
Member since 1/07 9537 total posts
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
DH installed the infant seat base in his car while I supervised (IE read the directions and told him what to do). I installed the infant seat base in my car.
DH tried to install the convertible seat in his car on Sunday but can't get the strap tight enough and refuses to go to the PD. This means I now must drive DD everywhere.
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| Posted 9/17/08 5:36 PM |
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hunnybunnyxoxo
this is what it's all about
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Lisa
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
we didnt get one yet but we will do it ourselves and have it checked out!!
better safe than sorry!
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| Posted 9/17/08 5:47 PM |
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Akajt98
Sooo Excited
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Jill
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
We will be bringing it to the inspection for good measure.
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| Posted 9/17/08 6:53 PM |
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astroqueen74
Vibrant Health
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Karina
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
We are going to have ours installed.
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| Posted 9/17/08 7:09 PM |
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GoingNutty
Our family
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Jennie
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
DH and I each did our own cars and found we weren't able to get them tight enough... so we took my car to get inspected and now know how tight to make it and how to get it that way!
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| Posted 9/18/08 8:49 AM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
Posted by JennZ
We are doing it ourselves. We are both two relatively smart people who I think SHOULD be able to accomplish such a task. JMO.
Not to at those who suffer nervous mommy syndrome.
It doesn't really have anything to do with being smart. Me and my husband are also relatively smart people but
I take my carseat to get installed professionally every single time - the guy said that EVERY SINGLE ONE of the carseats that people install themselves - is done WRONG. Not one was installed properly.
It's a free service. We are so careful with the bottles we give our babies - the cribs we pick out - no blankets in the crib etc, - I personally do not understand why people are so against getting the carseat done the right way by a professional - when the car is honestly the most dangerous place the babies will be. This is a free service - and takes all of FIVE mintues to do.
I would do it even if they charged me hundreds of dollars. I know my kid is safe god forbid something happens.
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| Posted 9/18/08 9:07 AM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
Posted by neener1211
We installed it ourselves, but I don't think that it is tight enough. I want to get it checked out....IF they would actually call me back.
Where do you live? There is a great installer on 109 - no appointment necessary!
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| Posted 9/18/08 9:07 AM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
I installed the infant carseat and had it inspected. That has NOTHING to do with worry mommy syndrome but safety. About 80% of carseat are improperly installed.
It turns out it only needed to be tighten just a bit more.
I went to the Traffic Safety board council in Mineola.... aka the carseat guy in Mineola as we have called him.
It's not about having somebody else do it for you. It's about inspecting you did it right.
The guy told me to remove the seat protector under it. What would happen in case of an accident, etc... It was very helpful.
We had more problems installing the convertible carseat afterwards. The guys knows all the carseat. He is just an expert in what he does.
What's the point to have a carseat if it's not installed properly.
Why think people who do it are "stupid"?
If 80% of them are improperly installed that means ONLY 20% of all of us did it correctly.
In addition it's FREE!!!
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| Posted 9/18/08 9:10 AM |
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cutie
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
Posted by Diana1215
[It's a free service. We are so careful with the bottles we give our babies - the cribs we pick out - no blankets in the crib etc, - I personally do not understand why people are so against getting the carseat done the right way by a professional - when the car is honestly the most dangerous place the babies will be. This is a free service - and takes all of FIVE mintues to do.
I couldn't agree more - and the PO who did ours was so nice. We had one guy put in the infant seat and I took it back to have the convertable installed.
I think that if you are planning on taking it in and out a lot then I would go and watch them do it the first time. You are able to ask questions, which instructions don't really help with.
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| Posted 9/18/08 9:27 AM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
Posted by hmm8191
I'm going to install in myself and either have my Dad look at it (he's retired from the NYPD) or bring it to be inspected.
I mean how long can the inspection take? This little meatball is certainly worth the time!
I don't think anyone should take it as a question of their intelligence unless this is something you were trained how to do. I consider myself pretty darn smart but I would not try to perform surgery!
ITA-both my husband and i are intelligent but I will still be having it inspected(probably at the firehouse or police station)
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Re: Spinoff to Carseat thread
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by JennZ
We are doing it ourselves. We are both two relatively smart people who I think SHOULD be able to accomplish such a task. JMO.
Not to at those who suffer nervous mommy syndrome.
It doesn't really have anything to do with being smart. Me and my husband are also relatively smart people but
I take my carseat to get installed professionally every single time - the guy said that EVERY SINGLE ONE of the carseats that people install themselves - is done WRONG. Not one was installed properly.
It's a free service. We are so careful with the bottles we give our babies - the cribs we pick out - no blankets in the crib etc, - I personally do not understand why people are so against getting the carseat done the right way by a professional - when the car is honestly the most dangerous place the babies will be. This is a free service - and takes all of FIVE mintues to do.
I would do it even if they charged me hundreds of dollars. I know my kid is safe god forbid something happens.
I could not agree more. And not sure what having a safe car seat installation has to do with nervous mommy syndrome? It's not like I'm taking the bouncy seat or swing to be set up professionally - a car ride can be deadly. But anyway, this is my 3rd child and we will be having all 3 carseats installed professionally.
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