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April 2014 Moms
Bugh1922
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Car seats
Bugh1922
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I'm 14 and pregnant. I have no idea what car seats work best or are at least safer. I need help.. What do you think are the best or ones you've tried that work?
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Re: Car seats
BFP#2 7/28/13 EDD 4/9/14 Birthday : 4/10/14 Adalyn Nanette
Any new car seat for sale has passed a safety test. For most people it comes down to how you are going to use the seat. For example: Some people get seats with a second car seat base so that one person can take baby to daycare and somebody else can pick up the baby.
If you don't want to google go to your library and check out books on baby stuff. Make sure the books are recently printed because what is considered safe changes over time. For example: drop side cribs are not considered safe now.
I hate the car seat we bought for our first daughter. We don't have a car and only borrow my in-laws' about once a month, so we just picked a seat that was cheap but not the cheapest. Turns out it's hard to take in and out of the car ( when FIL takes it out for his golf gear he always reinstalls it wrong), we can't adjust the straps while she's actually in it, and it doesn't have a chest buckle so she slips her arms out every. single. time.
I live in a Japan so no recommendations but I will definitely be checking these points before we buy another seat for baby #2.
Find a professional who can check to make sure it is installed correctly, some fire or police stations will do this.
I own and like the Chicco Keyfit if you are looking for specific recommendations. Depending on what type you get you will need to get another one when your baby gets too heavy or tall.
On the actual topic of discussion, maybe ask an adult in your life you know and trust who has had a baby. And like other posters have said, the police and fire depts. can help with installing them. If you've ever baby sat for anyone and think they'd know ask them. Someone mentioned Lucie's list. That's a great website to subscribe to and there is a LOT of helpful stuff on there. Good luck!
You have received some good advice but I'll reiterate what has been said. All car seats that you can buy in a store have passed the same safety tests. They are all safe enough to have your baby in them. Anything beyond safety is just personal preference.
Go check out a Babies R Us and you can see them in person. Graco seems to be pretty popular but I preferred the Chicco. I also know people who love the Baby Trend for their handle. Baby Trend has a travel system with a jogging stroller for a good price. I would check that out if you are looking to save money. Babies R Us has 20% off coupons you can use to purchase that. Best of
luck.
Oh and definitely do not buy a used car seat, you won't know if it's been in a crash, which is very unsafe for your baby.
BFP #1 May 20, 2013 MC June 27, 2013 BFP #2 August 2, 2013 Baby Boy born 4/25/14 (3 weeks overdue!)
April 14 August Siggy Challenge- "This time last year.."
Is this OP even real? I did a google search and got a FB for a person that seems to have a newborn. I don't know...
Is this OP even real? I did a google search and got a FB for a person that seems to have a newborn. I don't know...
Beats me. I found someone on Facebook that could potentially be 14 but there wasn't much to go on, on her page.
OP if you are real, I second talking with the person who will be doing the majority of the driving and have them help you pick out a good car seat.
BFP#2 7/28/13 EDD 4/9/14 Birthday : 4/10/14 Adalyn Nanette
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