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[kcw81]

Oh sorry suz about the game! I don't know where to go on it so I have to take some time! Glad Sammuel slept and u got a nice dinner!

Ok us girls u were talking about carseats yest and now I am interested. I didn't realize I had to get one so soon! Ours is the cheap kind that goes to only 22 lbs so what should I get next? A convertible car seat? Will someone explain carseats and the stages to me/ I will totally be grateful for your input!

 

[Onelildream]

Britax has a reversible one. Goes forward and rear facing. My 3yr old uses it. Once he grows out of it, or Connor his, we will move Connor to it. I don't have time to explain it but u def need one that faces rear then goes forward too. Or wait until he's one in an infant seat and get a forward facing. But then u cannot be rear facing anymore.

 

[lisaf]

Casey - So you have the infant seat.. rear-facing only, weight limit between 20-35lb depending on brand.

Next stage is a rear-facing seat.. usually a convertible. These have a range of weight limits too.. rear-facing up to 30-45lbs usually, then forward facing up to 50-80 usually.
They do recommend rear-facing for as long as possible.. in the US the law WAS 1 year old and 20 pounds but they're changing that now to until 2 years old, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for the seat as noted in the manual.

Then they go into a booster seat (some forward-facing seats can convert to booster seats). AAP = 4 feet 9 inches tall and between 8 and 12 years old, and keeping children younger than 13 in the back seat.

 

[kcw81]

Ok thanks guys . Jimmy will be grown out of his in 2 more pounds so we gotta get a convertible and maybe should just get the 3 in one. I hear britax is people's favorite- is that what u r gonna get Lisa?

 

[lisaf]

Had a somewhat rough day. We fixed the toilet issues we had (stupid ballcock was leaking... and the shut-off next to the toilet doesn't work) so we fixed both issues.

Poor Buster got a flea though that bit him all over his belly and penis. We kept procrastinating on his flea treatment because the inlaws were here all week and we didn't want them to forget and pet him. Well he was traumatized, we bathed him and gave him his treatment but he was definitely acting weird. Before we got up this morning he was clinging to me and climbed on top of me and slept which was totally weird. He yelped really bad at one point and raced around the house, then hid under the kitchen table, then behind the curtain, then in Daniel's room in the closet with his face buried in a corner etc. It was really sad and pathetic. He wouldn't come when we called him or go in his crate when we told him to etc.
I ended up fighting with DH.. partly taking my guilt about Buster out on him.. I got mad about him being a major procrastinator. It wasn't fun, we don't fight like that much.

 

[lisaf]

yeah, I'll probably get a Britax.. they fit in most cars too which is a concern for us. They're so expensive though.
I like the Safety 1st one with the air protect thing, but I heard they don't fit well in most cars.

Britax is on sale right now 20-25% off on a lot of sites.. I think this site is the 25%
https://www.albeebaby.com/britax-sale-items.html?gclid=CNjnnL_Ht6sCFR5CgwoduwEHfg

 

[lisaf]

oh yeah, and now Buster is super clingy and won't leave my side and just wants to be curled up in my lap.. poor puppy

 

[kcw81]

Aww poor little buster! Ouch! On his penis? Hope he gets rid of all the fleas for good .

Thanks for the tips lisa. So u think if u buy a carseat for less than 200 retail it's probably crap?

 

[lisaf]

nope, I wouldn't say its crap if its cheaper. I just know that Britax are popular for a reason, lol. Read reviews before buying to see what people have hated or loved about the seat.
If you have a lot of space in your car for a seat, you have more options.

Getting one that rear-faces for longer is more expensive and anything with side-impact is usually more expensive too.

The safety 1st one with the side impact rear-faces up to 50lbs, its very popular also but needs a bigger car. Its under $200 on that site I sent you the link to.
It only forward-faces to 50lbs though which is a downside compared to the Britax which can forward face up to 70lbs.
It just means you'd have to buy a booster sooner if you go with the safety 1st side impact one.

There is a safety first one that is under $100 that Rear-faces 5-35 lbs, forward-faces 22-40 lbs, and converts to a booster 40-100 lbs
it lacks the side impact protection though.

so its all a trade-off on what is important to you, I haven't decided on the side impact thing myself or the weight I want it to rear-face. Its hard to decide!

I have to buy 2 seats at once for both our cars because of the daycare drop-off/pick-up .. so going with a Britax means $500-$600 at once plus booster cost when he reaches 70lbs.
The safety 1st one I mentioned that converts to a booster would mean only $200 at once and no booster to buy later. Its a tough choice!

 

[lisaf]

oh, and when they put a number in the model number, thats usually the weight limit (forward facing)..
so the Britax Roundabout 55 is good up to 55lbs whereas the Britax Boulevard 70 seats up to 70lbs
oh, and when Britax adds the CS to the name, its just an extra feature: Click & Safe® Snug Harness Indicator is an audible aid that provides extra assurance when the harness is within range of appropriate snugness

 

[kcw81]

Thank you Lisa! Hugs. I want one that lasts the longest and is the cheapest and safest and also Comfy but not too comfy as I don't like when he naps in the car! Tall order. The britax 70 ones look ok and there is a new graco coming out at the end of the month that will go to 100 lbs- I forget what it's called. $500 is a lot for seats Lisa! Dont bankrupt yourself!

 

[lisaf]

I know! Its a lot to spend, I want one that does everything too, lol!
I'm sure I'll have to sacrifice something.. side impact, extended rear-facing, convertible to a booster etc...
I figure I'll have to go to a real store and try them out and see if they fit in my car before buying though... I may find one that is the best comprimise of price, features, only to find it won't fit

 

[lisaf]

is this the Graco one you mentioned?
https://www.parenting.com/gallery/rear-facing-convertible-car-seats?pnid=321551
Its $300
but it mentions needing a bigger car space since it reclines.

 

[SBB]

I think we will have to spend £250 on a seat

Ok ladies I have an announcement to make... It's quite a big deal:

I beat Casey at Words!!!!!

X x x

 

[babyloulou]

Yay well done Suz!! I've beat her a couple of times but not very often!!!!

Hi everyone

 

[SBB]

This is my first time lou, she normally kicks my butt!!

X x x

 

[kcw81]

Hi guys. Suz well done. Grrr I hate losing! I was close- I still had an s to play! Yes Lou beats me too. I am not the coolest at it anymore! Boo!

Lisa- yes that is the graco one. That one would be cool if you love it cuz then you don't have to buy a thing for a long time. It might be better to go cheaper and buy a booster later because rules change and features get better each year. Something better might come out.

 

[SBB]

Sorry Casey I'm sure you'll kick my butt many more times!

I think maybe I'm a control freak... What do you think? I emailed all our family asking people to come and look after S for a little while so I can work, as we're getting so stressed. Anyway, my mum came yesterday, and was saying about paying someone to do data entry on the website for me. I said it would take me just as long to show someone what to do etc...
Then she tried to put my nappies away from the line and I wouldn't let her cos 'only I know how to do it' and it's the same with quite a few things!!

She has called me today and suggested that I get people (family or friends) over for 2-3 hours every day to look after S while I work for the next 4-5 weeks. Sounds like a good plan. But I'm sure the whole time they're here I'll be telling them what to do and how to do it even though it probably isnt that hard to work out!

Do I need to step back and accept that people can do stuff??

X x x

 

[babyloulou]

I think you might have to if you really need the help Suz!

 

[kcw81]

suz I think the best way for me to be able to step back and not micro-manage people is if I try to stay the Fxck away from them when they are doing my routine for me! Like DH and the inlaws helping with jimmy or whatever, I have to close the door and hide somewhere else where I can't hear them or see them so I can try to forget about it and not obsess that they are doing it ALL wrong or not quite the way I do it!! It's best not to witness it don't you think?