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sultana
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Bridget
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Booster Seats -what age
Tried a search on here but it is not displaying (probably my laptop as I am overseas)
My DD will be 3 at the end of June and is very tall. We will be on a longggg roadtrip when we land and I think a booster seat may be more comfortable and easier.
I heard 4 was the best age but my DD currently has a Britax marathon and she seems to have outgrown it.
Would 3 be ok and what one would you recommend for a one month roadtrip?
thanks and i will keep trying to search on here!!! (even having a hard time navigating the babies r us site!)
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Posted 6/3/10 12:48 PM  |
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KateDevine
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Re: Booster Seats -what age
I think since you will be in the car for a long road trip, I'd want the safest possible thing.
How tall is she? It seems the Marathon goes up to 49'?
Graco makes a good seat called the Nautilus that has a 5 point harness still but turns into a booster
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| Posted 6/3/10 12:50 PM |
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nferrandi
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Nicole
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Re: Booster Seats -what age
DS is 3.5 and we will be using a booster for him in 2 weeks in Florida. We also have an infant so bringing DS's big car seat is going to be too much. He is abot 38in. and 38lbs.
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| Posted 6/3/10 1:13 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Booster Seats -what age
My son was in his Marathon until he was almost 5 - and he was very tall for his age. He certainly didn't outgrow it!
My DD is 4 and still in her Marathon and I have no plans to move her at all either.
The Marathon that you already have is probably the most comfy out there. I wouldn't switch.
If you did go the Booster route, they say 4 is the minimum age, and I would stick with a 5-point harness one, like the Graco Nautilus.
Good Luck! and have a great trip!
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| Posted 6/3/10 1:22 PM |
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ABCiverson
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Re: Booster Seats -what age
My daughter will be 4 August 1st. She is 35 lbs and around 42 inches. She is still in a marathon. I personally plan on keeping my girls in a 5 point harness as long as possible. There are crash test videos on youtube that show how important this recommendation is.
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| Posted 6/3/10 1:27 PM |
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BAM 2009
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Re: Booster Seats -what age
You should keep her in a five point harness for as long as possible. It is the safest. There are quite a few car seats that turn into boosters later on. We have the Graco Nautilus for DS when he is older. She will be more comfortable in a seat that is made for her age and weight.
Message edited 6/3/2010 1:34:42 PM.
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| Posted 6/3/10 1:33 PM |
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BAM 2009
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Re: Booster Seats -what age
Try this website...I know you are having issues with searching. But this site is great..
http://www.car-seat.org/
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| Posted 6/3/10 1:39 PM |
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