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LI2VA
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car seat answers

Hi mommies,
I'm actually a mommy to be, and I'm also a certified Child safty seat installer and educator. I've recently seen here and on the parenting board questions on what good whats not. i just wanted to offer my advice and help if anyone needs it. Feel free to FM me any questions.
Melissa

Posted 2/27/06 12:54 PM
 
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MrsSchwags
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Re: car seat answers

That's great to know! I'll have to keep you in mind for when I actually get one!

Posted 2/27/06 1:07 PM
 

anon
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Re: car seat answers

so which is considered safer - middle or side, and if side, which side?

i have heard so many conflicting opinions!

thanks Chat Icon

Posted 2/27/06 2:22 PM
 

LI2VA
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Re: car seat answers

Middle is considered the safest!

Posted 2/27/06 2:44 PM
 

anon
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Re: car seat answers

Posted by mrsv1015

Middle is considered the safest!


why is that?

initially i thought middle would be safest because it would protect better against a side impact, however since there is a space in the front of our car, if the seat becomes detatched from the base then the seat has the potential of flying through the windshield (maybe not because it's too big) Chat Icon

on the graco car seat installation instructions i believe they reference the side as a preference... Chat Icon

Posted 2/27/06 2:57 PM
 

LI2VA
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Re: car seat answers

the risk of injury would be greater on the side due to side impact. Getting hit from behind is not a direct hit on the car seat. Does that make sense? Manufacturers very well might make recommedation and it doesn't mean there wrong, however the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association uses the middle as there most safe position.

Posted 2/27/06 3:11 PM
 

dee7772
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Re: car seat answers

If you cannot use the middle seat of the car, which side is the safest, the passenger or drivers? Thanks

Posted 2/27/06 3:31 PM
 

LI2VA
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Re: car seat answers

It was never specified which side was better, either side is ok. I personally would pick the passenger side just so I could see the seat better.

Posted 2/27/06 3:40 PM
 

ChilisWife
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Re: car seat answers

I know this is an old thread but instead of starting a new one with my question I thought it may be useful for the new moms.....

my question is - why can't you use both LATCH and the seat belt to install the car seat? it seems that two anchors would be better than one, no?

Posted 11/7/06 4:03 PM
 

CouponKT
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K

Re: car seat answers

My question:

Do you HAVE to get the seat inspected by the Police before bringing baby home?

Posted 11/7/06 4:22 PM
 

LI2VA
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Re: car seat answers

Posted by ChilisWife

I know this is an old thread but instead of starting a new one with my question I thought it may be useful for the new moms.....

my question is - why can't you use both LATCH and the seat belt to install the car seat? it seems that two anchors would be better than one, no?




the answer to that can be very detailed. You can use both forms of installation however its just not necessary . This one is a hard one to answer over the computer cause I would need to show you why with an actual seat.

Posted 11/7/06 5:35 PM
 

LI2VA
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Re: car seat answers

Posted by BabyCote2006

My question:

Do you HAVE to get the seat inspected by the Police before bringing baby home?



no you do not have to have it inspected but its always better to be safe than sorry. Let me know if you need a recommendation of a place to get it done.

Posted 11/7/06 5:37 PM
 

karacg
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Re: car seat answers

My friend (pedsnurse) sent me this link today -- very interesting...and a little heartbreaking..

Car Seat

Posted 11/7/06 8:14 PM
 

MrsProfessor
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Re: car seat answers

Posted by karacg

My friend (pedsnurse) sent me this link today -- very interesting...and a little heartbreaking..

Car Seat



I saw this too. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 11/7/06 8:41 PM
 

ChilisWife
God Bless America

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A.K.

Re: car seat answers

Posted by mrsv1015

Posted by ChilisWife

I know this is an old thread but instead of starting a new one with my question I thought it may be useful for the new moms.....

my question is - why can't you use both LATCH and the seat belt to install the car seat? it seems that two anchors would be better than one, no?




the answer to that can be very detailed. You can use both forms of installation however its just not necessary . This one is a hard one to answer over the computer cause I would need to show you why with an actual seat.



thanks....I was just worried that having both was somehow LESS safe, like if they canceled each other out somehow

Posted 11/7/06 8:56 PM
 

halisa
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lisa

Re: car seat answers

ok, now what about twins?? if you put one in the center, can another fit right next to it? or do they both have to be on the sides? if they can fit right next to each other, i think i'm going to feel guilty giving one the safer space, while the other is not as safe!!

what do you recommend?

Posted 11/7/06 10:42 PM
 

CarSeatSafety
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CarSeatChris

Re: car seat answers

I am sorry, but you are incorrect. When the center is not available, the passenger side is the preferred location for installation.

Posted 3/10/09 10:02 PM
 

Babyonmind
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wishingfor3rd

Re: car seat answers

Hi,

I got my carseat installed by a certified Child safty seat installer, but i forgot to ask him about the bundle me. I have read on LIF that they are not safe is this true?

Posted 3/11/09 8:38 AM
 
 

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