What kind of car seat do you use?
When did you switch to a convertible car seat? have you used a convertible car seat all along?
Where do you place your car seat? Middle or side? LATCH or belt?
What kind of car seat do you prefer??
I just need some ideas. My 8mo is in a bucket seat rearfacing. She needs to stay rearfacing until she's 2. As she gets older I don't think she necessarily needs to be in the bucket. I am considering a convertible car seat. Just don't know to much about them.
Re: Convertible Car Seat
I switched both of my kids to a Britax Marathon 70-g3 convertible when they were each about 9 months old. My first kid is still behind the passenger seat and my daughter is behind the driver seat. I use the seat belt for my son's combo seat and the latch system for my daughters rear facing convertible seat.
I'd do some research on the website "Car Seat for the Littles".
Yep, read your manual.
My SUV has captain seats in the 2nd row so I don't even have a middle seat.
I always see responses like this on these boards. Facts are presented, and people respond with attitude. You are being told that what you are doing isn't safe (this is proven if you do some research/reading) and there's an easy fix but instead of taking this advice, you get defensive and say "I've been doing this for 11 months, it works for us". That's just a ridiculous response.
The police station obviously installed the seat wrong. FWIW, I use the seat belt for both my kids. One is forward facing and one is rear facing. When installed properly, those seats don't move at all.
Stop being stubborn for the sake of your kids and use one or the other. It's pretty easy.
Sigh. Ok.
Finally, I'll say this: Upon doing research, all car seats sold in the US have met safety regulations. It's up to you how many bells and whistles you want, but they're all safe, if used properly. It's important that we don't let people shame us when we are doing something other than they are. In the course of the last year, I've seen safety studies that say side is best, behind an unoccupied seat is best, and middle is best. Much like red wine and beer are good for you this year, but won't be next, it's important to take these with a grain of salt.
If you google best convertible car seats, you'll find a ton of info and articles.