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March 2015 Moms
ollieinca
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Which car seat?
ollieinca
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I have an uppababy vista that we got when our first born was about 1.
For anyone who has this stroller, which infant car seat do you recommend for it?
Thanks!
For anyone who has this stroller, which infant car seat do you recommend for it?
Thanks!
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Re: Which car seat?
I got the key fit 30 infant car seat. Decided to go with the infant one after some research and recommendations on the board. Will move up to a regular one when baby outgrows the keyfit. (Technically, I ended up with 2 keyfits, but that's because the extra base we wanted would have run about 90$ new but we found a deal on craigslist)
Firehouse is a great idea. Do you just show up and they'll show you how to install it, securely? That will be super helpful to know before we move! I'd read a lot of praise about graco car seat reviews for current models. But need to find a sight to compare the safety I know someone listed one before, but can't remember where it was listed (probably on the other car seat thread).
@janda426 I love the chicco elm color (a darker green) but it was so expensive on amazon that I ended up going for the bright green (can't believe there's a difference in price for colors!). Then the next day, I found the chicco in elm color for sale on Craigslist (with base and snap stroller) for a reasonable price (150$). You may want to check last year's model colors. I doubt they have it, but you might luck out with the color more close to what you're looking for. Also, go check out the black and grey one at Buy Buy Baby, because it's actually pretty nice/sleek in person. More so than I thought it looked online (and remember you can price match to amazon there).
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I was going to say the same thing. My husband used to be a firefighter and none of them where trained to do anything with car seats. People would show up all the time and they would have to turn them away.
My SIL has this and I heard great things. It was second on our list.
https://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm
I know our state police recently promoted a car seat check day. They paired with a local safety organization to do it.
Haha these people are certified techs, not just car seat aficionados. The classes are offered through SafeKids.org. My husband is a cop, was sent to the course, excelled- and got really into it, eventually ran the carseat checkpoint for his pd, and became an instructor after more training.
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Good Morning Ladies, Just got to work and started reading a few of the threads and this was one that I have a vested interest in. As a firefighter and a certified child passenger safety technician I always try to give as much information as I possibly can that may help educate other moms to be in making the right decision for their child's safety.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
1. Please never buy a used car seat! It's very easy to see a less expensive price tag and want to save some money but we all must remember that this isn't just an accessory for your car but instead a safety device that WILL save your child's life. Not knowing the history of a car seat is very dangerous, you don't know if it's ever been in an accident (if it has where air bags have deployed it should be replaced). If money is an issue, there are still a lot of good car seats in a reasonable price range that you can buy new. Also, many states offer discounted seats for families that can't afford a car seat on their own.
2. While going through the class I was able to try out many different car seat makes and models and also ask my instructors what they preferred/ owned. I am going to be purchasing a KeyFit 30, it is lite, easy to install has a wide range of weight for rear facing and the strolled can go from an infant stroller to an umbrella stroller (I'm all about multi purposing items). I have also heard and practiced with Britax. This is another great infant seat and there convertible will be what I change to when the nugget is too big for the keyfit. Britax is also great for weight ranges in keeping the child rear facing for a good amount of time. (It is best to keep the LO rear facing as long as the seat will allow). Chicco has no recalls on any of their car seats and Britax has very very very few.
3. I encourage everyone to go to their local hospital or fire station and see about having a CPS certified technician check and show proper installation techniques. A few quick tips for installation: There is no better method for installation between seat belt or LATCH. It should be whatever lends to a better more secure installation and whichever YOU can install the best on your own. Please remember that car seats are never meant to be installed with both the seat belt and the latch method together. "Yes you may think... but it's safer having multiple methods, it isn't?" Cars have not been crash tested using both methods together which means in a crash who knows what could happen and insurance will not cover improper installation. Most/ nearly all cars are not meant to have a car seat installed with LATCH in the middle seat. If you are unsure about your make and model either check your cars manual and make sure. If you don't have the manual you can go to https://justgivemethedamnmanual.com/ and find it there. Another good thing to remember is there should be less than 1" of movement front and back and side to side. Finally please remember that anything that isn't secured down inside the vehicle can be considered a projectile in an accident. Things such as tissue boxes have been known to cause SERIOUS injuries to children in the car during an accident. If you don't need it, don't have it in the car. If you absolutely believe that it is something you need then bolt it, strap it or secure it in some way so that it doesn't hurt anyone in the vehicle.
4. If anyone has any questions please feel free to message me and ask away. I can give you as much guidance as I can over the internet. If you feel you need more, than I again encourage you to visit your local hospital, fire department or police station and have them answer your questions. If you want to visit a car seat check station you can go to https://www.safekids.org/find-your-safe-kids and you can find out what events are going on around you or technicians available in your local area.
It is always better to ask questions and find out what you can do better to protect you're LO than to feel prideful and rely on luck for their safety. Good luck March moms to be!
-Sorry for the length, but I am very passionate about child safety. Ihave seen far too many accidents and that have had devistating outcomes.
I had a Graco Snugride with DD, and I was really happy with it. We got the smaller one, rather than the Snugride 35. We had to move her up to a convertible sooner than we would have, but I liked that the smaller one was lighter and easier to carry around when she was little.
I don't have a Vista stroller, but I will give you advice based on friends' experiences: they are HEAVY and a PITA to lug in and out of the trunk. My friends mostly had Snap N Go's for their infant seats rather than dealing with the hassle of the big stroller at that stage. I also went that route, and was very happy. A Snap N Go is not very expensive, and IMHO, well worth the cost in terms of convenience.
I'm nervous about taking them in and out of cars...
@DragonflyDreaming, I think there are pros and cons to any stroller after the Snap N Go/infant seat stage. Some people love Uppababy Vista and BOB strollers, which have a lot of features, stability, and comfort. BOB is nice since it works as both an everyday stroller and a jogger. These bigger, fuller feature strollers are EXPENSIVE. I had a City Mini, which I love. It was a lot less expensive, is comparatively light and super easy to fold and carry. It's also relatively narrow and easy to maneuver in tight spaces, which was great when we lived in the city. Now that we're in the suburbs, that's less critical.
I also bought a used Bumbleride Indie a year or so ago, and now we use that most often. It's great for hiking and off road, also for jogging.
My advice is to do a lot of research on the options and try to nail down what things are most important to you - features, price, weight, off-road ability, cup holder, etc. - and go from there.