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citywife
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multiple car seat question
DH and I each have a car. Currently, we live in Manhattan and only use one of them but by the time #2 arrives, we will have moved to the burbs. DS will be 2.5 and still be in his convertible seat. I know you can get 2 bases for the infant seat but what happens when I have a 1 year old and a 3.5 year old? Do we need 4 convertible seats (two for each car)?!
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Posted 12/23/13 8:40 AM  |
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multiple car seat question
We do. Although, ds is now 4.5 so he is in a high back booster now.
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| Posted 12/23/13 8:59 AM |
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jams92
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Re: multiple car seat question
you will only need 4 car seats if you plan on using both cars with the kids
DH and i are in the process of moving and getting a second car. we have 2 britax car seats and are debating on purchasing a cheaper car seat (graco Century Classic Ride 50) to put in DHs car as a "just in case". we plan on having my car with the 2 britax...his car is only going to be used to/from the LIRR. i will be taking the kids to/from daycare and we will be using my car when we go places on weekends. but we may put the one seat in his car just in case we have to split up on a weekend
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| Posted 12/23/13 9:56 AM |
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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
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Re: multiple car seat question
We have four convertibles car seats. We use both cars for kids and switching them in and out is a pain in the butt.
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| Posted 12/23/13 10:30 AM |
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ISpoilHim
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multiple car seat question
We have 2 cars and only 1 car seat. DS is 2 yrs, 3 mos and has been in DS's car about 4 times since he was born. How many car seats you need really depends on who will be the primary driver. We always use my car for family outings.
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| Posted 12/23/13 10:43 AM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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multiple car seat question
We have car seats in both cars. My DH does drop off and I do pick up at daycare so we needed it. My MIL and FIL also both have seats. The only time we have to pull the seat for anothrer car is when my parents visit from FL and they watch my DS.
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| Posted 12/23/13 11:59 AM |
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CarSeatSafety
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Re: multiple car seat question
This is what your would do - when you have two cars you need a set of seats for each, however you will not be using four convertible seats.
The younger child can use the existing convertible seat you have rear facing and you need to buy a new one for the second car.
For the older child you will buy two combination seats. A combination seat in one that is forward facing only and becomes a booster when the child gets older.
If you can let me know the make, model and year of your vehicles I can recommend which seats would be best for your situation.
So to sum it up - you will need to buy 3 seats not four - one convertible, and two combination seats.
Message edited 12/23/2013 12:12:29 PM.
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| Posted 12/23/13 12:11 PM |
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wingsofsong
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multiple car seat question
It would depend how often you plan on switching between cars. We have 2 cars, but one main "family car" that we use daily. We do occasionally use my husband's car with the kids. In that case, we just move the car seats into his car.
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| Posted 12/23/13 12:19 PM |
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maymama
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Re: multiple car seat question
at 3.5, we moved DS into a highback booster but he was 41inches and 40lbs. DD will move into his convertibles SOON.
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| Posted 12/23/13 1:28 PM |
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05mommy09
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multiple car seat question
I have 2 children- 8 and 4 and BOTH are still in a 5pt harness... we have 2 seats (nautilus and britax) in each car...
By the time baby #3 is born my 8 yr old will prob move to a high back booster- the baby base will go in the middle... we will have a base in both cars...
For us- between schools, sports, playdates, daycare and whatever else- its way easier for us BOTH to have seats- then to be taking things in and out rearranging all the time...
If you DC will rarely be in your DH's car- then you really don't need the multiple seats.
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| Posted 12/23/13 2:02 PM |
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CarSeatSafety
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Re: multiple car seat question
While some of the input that has followed my post has merit, others do not.
First, Children under 4 years old should not be placed in a booster seat. regardless of height and weight, it is the body's development that moves a child up. So for the original poster you should use a combination seat.
Secondly, two cars should have two sets of seats. Child seats are not meant to be moved form car to car. This leads to misuse and improper installations.
For the facts provided from the original post the recommended use of combination seats for your older child and combination seat for the younger one should be considered above all other suggestions. This recommendation is made following official safety guidelines.
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| Posted 12/23/13 2:38 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by CarSeatSafety
Secondly, two cars should have two sets of seats. Child seats are not meant to be moved form car to car. This leads to misuse and improper installations.
Out of curiosity, how can it lead to improper installation? If we know how to properly install it into each of our cars, what would cause improper installation?
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| Posted 12/23/13 2:47 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by wingsofsong
Posted by CarSeatSafety
Secondly, two cars should have two sets of seats. Child seats are not meant to be moved form car to car. This leads to misuse and improper installations.
Out of curiosity, how can it lead to improper installation? If we know how to properly install it into each of our cars, what would cause improper installation?
he's assuming we don't know how to install seats. While I understand many do not these blanket statments drive me crazy!!!!
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| Posted 12/23/13 3:13 PM |
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maymama
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by CarSeatSafety
While some of the input that has followed my post has merit, others do not.
First, Children under 4 years old should not be placed in a booster seat. regardless of height and weight, it is the body's development that moves a child up. So for the original poster you should use a combination seat.
Secondly, two cars should have two sets of seats. Child seats are not meant to be moved form car to car. This leads to misuse and improper installations.
For the facts provided from the original post the recommended use of combination seats for your older child and combination seat for the younger one should be considered above all other suggestions. This recommendation is made following official safety guidelines.
what type of development equates to a highback booster? just out of curiosity since my 3.5 year old is in a highback booster? 
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| Posted 12/23/13 3:30 PM |
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CarSeatSafety
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Re: multiple car seat question
Over 90% of seats are installed improperly. If a parent has never had their seats checked then as confident as they may be, the seats may be installed incorrectly.
I am blunt and to the point about this because I have seen many parents who think they have installed them correctly and they are not. So if I drive some people crazy I am glad because it may make every one double check theirs.
While people here are welcome to give opinions on what they choose to do, mine are not opinions but recommendations based on safety facts and procedures.
As far as development, muscular and physical development are an age not size occurrence. Child safety seat professionals, National Safe Kids and NHTSA all recommend that children under 4 not be placed in a booster seat.
That said I wont question a parents decision to do so, I will just ask that you double check that the seat belt and shoulder belt are positioned properly.
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| Posted 12/23/13 5:01 PM |
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CarSeatSafety
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Re: multiple car seat question
If you have properly installed your seat and move them there have been cases of parents being in a rush and not installing correctly every time. Also when a seat is properly installed it is difficult to take out.
Just for fun, have your seats checked out and see if they have been installed correctly. I am sure you are doing it well but 90% are not.
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| Posted 12/23/13 5:05 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by maymama
Posted by CarSeatSafety
While some of the input that has followed my post has merit, others do not.
First, Children under 4 years old should not be placed in a booster seat. regardless of height and weight, it is the body's development that moves a child up. So for the original poster you should use a combination seat.
Secondly, two cars should have two sets of seats. Child seats are not meant to be moved form car to car. This leads to misuse and improper installations.
For the facts provided from the original post the recommended use of combination seats for your older child and combination seat for the younger one should be considered above all other suggestions. This recommendation is made following official safety guidelines.
what type of development equates to a highback booster? just out of curiosity since my 3.5 year old is in a highback booster?
According to aap and NYS kids should stay harnessed as long as possible..... Many seats allow the 5pt harness until at least 65lbs!
The childrens muscles are not strong enough to withstand the impact with just the shoulder belt....
I believe that's the development he is speaking of....
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| Posted 12/23/13 5:37 PM |
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CarSeatSafety
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by 05mommy09
Posted by maymama
Posted by CarSeatSafety
While some of the input that has followed my post has merit, others do not.
First, Children under 4 years old should not be placed in a booster seat. regardless of height and weight, it is the body's development that moves a child up. So for the original poster you should use a combination seat.
Secondly, two cars should have two sets of seats. Child seats are not meant to be moved form car to car. This leads to misuse and improper installations.
For the facts provided from the original post the recommended use of combination seats for your older child and combination seat for the younger one should be considered above all other suggestions. This recommendation is made following official safety guidelines.
what type of development equates to a highback booster? just out of curiosity since my 3.5 year old is in a highback booster?
According to aap and NYS kids should stay harnessed as long as possible..... Many seats allow the 5pt harness until at least 65lbs!
The childrens muscles are not strong enough to withstand the impact with just the shoulder belt....
I believe that's the development he is speaking of....
Excellent addition - many Combination seats actually can go to 70 pounds now and a new line next year will go to 80.
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| Posted 12/23/13 6:42 PM |
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multiple car seat question
To answer the OP...when new DC is here, we will have a convertible and a base in each car..when new DC is ready, we will have 2 convertibles in each car...
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| Posted 12/23/13 7:03 PM |
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AllyMally
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multiple car seat question
We have 2 in each car because we also do pick up and drop off from each of us. Graco, I believe, makes a conv. seat now that has a base that stays in the car but the seat can be moved. It is a freaking beast of a seat, but it's a good seat.
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| Posted 12/23/13 11:13 PM |
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AllyMally
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multiple car seat question
http://www.amazon.com/Graco-SmartSeat-All---One-Jemma/dp/B0057A3F0U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387858427&sr=8-2&keywords=graco+smart+seat
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AllyMally
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by CarSeatSafety
While people here are welcome to give opinions on what they choose to do, mine are not opinions but recommendations based on safety facts and procedures.
Just curious but what makes you more qualified then any other tech out there?
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| Posted 12/23/13 11:15 PM |
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CarSeatSafety
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by AllyMally
Posted by CarSeatSafety
While people here are welcome to give opinions on what they choose to do, mine are not opinions but recommendations based on safety facts and procedures.
Just curious but what makes you more qualified then any other tech out there?
First off I have been a tech since the beginning (16 years). Second I have done more seats and vehicles that any other tech in the area. Third, other techs call me for advice, Fourth, I personally average over 1,000 cars a year. My fitting station does the most seat in a year of all the fitting stations in the State. I have supervised and trained a number of techs. Lastly, even if any of these facts are not enough there is not one thing I say that other techs disagree with.
I answer several questions a day by FM as well as have arranged home visits and allowed people to bring their cars to my home on my days off. All at no charge.
There are no other techs that answer questions here and I defer to other techs when they are correct.
I saw the seat you listed - it is a good seat and you can purchase additional bases for other cars so conceivably you can move the seat from car to car. Typically I do consider this seat a "beast" as you call it. It is not one I normally recommend based on its size and parents comments made to me. However I have never told a person not to buy the seat if they bring it up. Except in a 2-door vehicle.
Message edited 12/24/2013 4:25:45 AM.
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AllyMally
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by CarSeatSafety
Posted by AllyMally
Posted by CarSeatSafety
While people here are welcome to give opinions on what they choose to do, mine are not opinions but recommendations based on safety facts and procedures.
Just curious but what makes you more qualified then any other tech out there?
First off I have been a tech since the beginning (16 years). Second I have done more seats and vehicles that any other tech in the area. Third, other techs call me for advice, Fourth, I personally average over 1,000 cars a year. My fitting station does the most seat in a year of all the fitting stations in the State. I have supervised and trained a number of techs. Lastly, even if any of these facts are not enough there is not one thing I say that other techs disagree with.
I answer several questions a day by FM as well as have arranged home visits and allowed people to bring their cars to my home on my days off. All at no charge.
There are no other techs that answer questions here and I defer to other techs when they are correct.
I saw the seat you listed - it is a good seat and you can purchase additional bases for other cars so conceivably you can move the seat from car to car. Typically I do consider this seat a "beast" as you call it. It is not one I normally recommend based on its size and parents comments made to me. However I have never told a person not to buy the seat if they bring it up. Except in a 2-door vehicle.
I was just curious because the way if can come off is that you are the end all be all and I was just curious if you had more training or something other then being a tech. I didn't mean it to be rude. I have also been a tech for almost 12 years, but I am not as involved as I used to be.
Yes I do call it a beast because it's huge and hard to use, but a great option for people that want to do a base centered option for say grandparents. I like that instead of buying 2 carseats.
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CarSeatSafety
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Re: multiple car seat question
Posted by AllyMally
Posted by CarSeatSafety
Posted by AllyMally
Posted by CarSeatSafety
While people here are welcome to give opinions on what they choose to do, mine are not opinions but recommendations based on safety facts and procedures.
Just curious but what makes you more qualified then any other tech out there?
First off I have been a tech since the beginning (16 years). Second I have done more seats and vehicles that any other tech in the area. Third, other techs call me for advice, Fourth, I personally average over 1,000 cars a year. My fitting station does the most seat in a year of all the fitting stations in the State. I have supervised and trained a number of techs. Lastly, even if any of these facts are not enough there is not one thing I say that other techs disagree with.
I answer several questions a day by FM as well as have arranged home visits and allowed people to bring their cars to my home on my days off. All at no charge.
There are no other techs that answer questions here and I defer to other techs when they are correct.
I saw the seat you listed - it is a good seat and you can purchase additional bases for other cars so conceivably you can move the seat from car to car. Typically I do consider this seat a "beast" as you call it. It is not one I normally recommend based on its size and parents comments made to me. However I have never told a person not to buy the seat if they bring it up. Except in a 2-door vehicle.
I was just curious because the way if can come off is that you are the end all be all and I was just curious if you had more training or something other then being a tech. I didn't mean it to be rude. I have also been a tech for almost 12 years, but I am not as involved as I used to be.
Yes I do call it a beast because it's huge and hard to use, but a great option for people that want to do a base centered option for say grandparents. I like that instead of buying 2 carseats.
If you want to continue this then FM me. Otherwise I will end all this by simply stating there is nobody that has my experience with regard to activity and seats and cars. I have been an instructor and average more seats than any other tech in New York a year. You can say I have had more training than anyone as I have seen more seats and cars than anyone. No fitting station in New York does more inspections and assists in more installations then mine.
The recommendations I give are based on what I have seen, As a tech I will accept your comments, my criticism is to parents that are not techs that give opinions based on what they are doing and not facts. When a parent recommends using a carseat or an aftermarket product because they like it without knowing the particulars of the child the vehicle or what recommendations and guidelines are, they are doing a disservice to others.
I have had grandparents that cannot use the Graco because they cannot carry the seat or operate the dial because of hand strength. That is why I lean to the two seats. Also the cost of the base is as much as a second seat. Am I say you are wrong, no, but my recommendation is based on my observations and comments of the parents and grandparents I see.
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