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BabyDayz
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Samantha
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New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
Hi ladies,
My son is almost a year old and we are looking for the next car seat. I had heard that the regulations changed for extended rear facing car seats. Does anyone know what they are now, up to how old or how many lbs? Anyone know a few good car seats I could take a look at?
Thank you so much!!!
Samantha
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Posted 11/20/12 8:55 AM  |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
It's not a law or a regulation, but the new RECOMMENDATION is rear facing until at least 2 years- or until they hit the weight limit for rear facing- which ever comes first.
The weight limit will vary based on what seat you have though.
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| Posted 11/20/12 8:56 AM |
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BabyDayz
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 719 total posts
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Samantha
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Re: New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
Posted by NervousNell
It's not a law or a regulation, but the new RECOMMENDATION is rear facing until at least 2 years- or until they hit the weight limit for rear facing- which ever comes first.
The weight limit will vary based on what seat you have though.
Thank you!!! What weight limit would you recommend for rear facing? Do you have a brand or style you like?
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| Posted 11/20/12 9:21 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
I have the Britax Bouelvard 70 CS
I really like it.
You can easy adjust the harness height without rethreading the whole seat
And it clicks to let you know you have tightened it enough.
I am not sure of the rear facing limits- but I know they are pretty high
We didn't turn her until after 2 years old
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| Posted 11/20/12 9:24 AM |
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KangaMom
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Re: New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
We kept all our DC rear facing until 2 years old in a Britax Marathon and Britax Roundabout.
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| Posted 11/20/12 9:32 AM |
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ali120206
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New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
Most seats now can stay rear facing to 40 lbs.
We have a Marathon and Roundabout as well but, moved DS at 18 months. We'll keep DS 2 rear facing to 2 though in the same seats.
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| Posted 11/20/12 10:11 AM |
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Xelindrya
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Veronica
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Re: New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
Posted by ali120206
Most seats now can stay rear facing to 40 lbs.
Yep, and AJ is 4 and still just 35lbs! haha 
We have a Recaro Como. Up to 70lbs, super comfy with lots of nice padding and microfiber.
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| Posted 11/20/12 10:30 AM |
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labonnevie
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Member since 8/09 3869 total posts
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New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
DD is almost 32 months old and is still RF'ing in the Graco MyRide 65. Love it.
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| Posted 11/20/12 11:00 AM |
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BabyDayz
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 719 total posts
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Samantha
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Re: New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
Thank you so much everyone!!!
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| Posted 11/20/12 11:34 AM |
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wingsofsong
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Maureen
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Re: New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
Posted by labonnevie
DD is almost 32 months old and is still RF'ing in the Graco MyRide 65. Love it.
Ditto! Except my son will be 3 in 2 months.
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| Posted 11/20/12 11:38 AM |
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tara73
carseat nerd
Member since 11/09 3669 total posts
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Buttercup
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New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
The law does not dictate FF or RF position, it does however have a proper use clause. The current recommendations from the NHTSA and AAP are to RF to at least two years of age, to the limits of a convertible seat.
My older DD stayed RF until she was 4 in a Graco Myride and Britax Marathon, also had a True Fit premier. DD2 is now two and still RF in a Boulevard and MyRide
Seats I usually recoimmend to parents that will last most children til 2 RF and 5ish FF, fit in a majority of vehicles and aren't atrocious to install/use:
Graco My Ride
Graco MySize 70/Size 4 Me
Britax Marathon/Boulevard
True Fit Premier
Evenflo Triumph Advance 65/Symphony
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| Posted 11/20/12 2:24 PM |
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BabyDayz
LIF Adolescent
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Samantha
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Re: New Convertible Car Seat Regulations?
Thank you!!! This is very helpful information!!! 
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| Posted 11/20/12 4:05 PM |
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