car seat question

sarack

so, it seems like a lot of people think that buying the car seats that go up to 35lbs isn't worth it? is that true?

which infant car seats do you think are best for twins? we have a baby trend snap n go from a friend that we'll be using as a stroller until they're older.

LottaLattes

I don't think they are worth it unless you and your husband are both quite short. Most babies seem to outgrow the height first. I had Graco Snugride 22s and my twins were in convertibles the same time as my friend's same aged twins were, both on height. P

txcyclist

My DS outgrew his carseat before he reached 20 pounds so we went with the smaller Chicco seats this time. I didn't see the advantage to the extra weight capacity for us.

Ann003

We have the Snugride 30 because we wanted car seats that went down to 4 lbs. in case they were preemies (which they were).  

amex0107

We have no complaints with the snugride35.  They're still using them at 10 months.  I wouldn't be able to carry them far since they are quite heavy now.  But I can lift them in & out of the car still.  My boys were 5 wks premature,

E&RMommy

My kids aren't even 35 lbs at 2.5 years old.  Ha!.....sooo....yeah infant seats never need to go that high on weight.  I don't know a single person whose kid outgrew a seat in weight before height.  I am fairly certain height will always

macchiatto

I agree, I don't think you need that high of a weight limit for an infant seat.

We had Graco Snugride 22's and were always happy with them. But I just found out (like 10 minutes ago) that that seat isn't really recommended by car seat techs/e

sarack

thank you ladies!

JocelynB0911

Ann003:

We have the Snugride 30 because we wanted car seats that went down to 4 lbs. in case they were preemies (which they we

karo112

sarack:

so, it seems like a lot of people think that buying the car seats that go up to 35lbs isn't worth it? is that true? </

anakah

I guess I'm on the opposite side of teh spectrum.  We had a Snugride 32 and a Snugride 35 and my kids were in them til they were at least 18 months.  My kids are pipsqueaks though in the 25ish percentiles.  DS outgrew his Snugride