Hi ladies, I was just sent this link about an accident over your way and the little boy that was injured. I guess it was a timely reminder for myself to go make sure our LO's car seat is still alright and she's in the correct positioning. A friend was urging me to go forward facing from 6 months (our laws say minimum 6mo) and I was apprehensive I guess this is why. Keep our bubbas safe from preventable harm x
https://www.kidspot.com.au/baby/real-life/in-the-news/devastated-mums-confronting-warning-about-carseat-safety
Re: ***trigger*** car seat safety
2nd round exp 8/20/18.
Not saying to consider this gospel, especially as I've never seen this site before... But considering the points given from a medical standpoint and accounting for physics (velocity, action, reaction - that kind of stuff), it makes a compelling argument
https://www.babyrabies.com/2016/01/this-brain-surgeon-mom-will-never-break-this-rule-contributor/
Eta: read the article. Makes complete sense to keep them rear facing until 4. I'll be keeping mine rear facing until physically impossible.
Any mommas out there have LO ride in trucks?
I'll be going through the truck's owners manual to read on infan car seat.
BFP #1 12/23/13 MMC 01/24/14 @ 9w5days
@beemaya83 we don't have a truck but we have a Honda Element, the rear seats are similar to truck rear seats in size because they are designed to be able to be completely removed. I don't think you'll have an issue, but if I were you I would go thru the install process with a car seat technician for your DH's vehicle. Its super informative, they walk you thru the whole process and then have you remove and install the seat yourself, in front of them. You leave confident its done right, and now that you've done it hands on yourself, you're confident you can do it right again. I plan on going thru everything with the car seat tech when we upgrade to the convertible seat, just like I did with his removable seat.
Its a free service, usually offered by someone at your local firehouse. You can use this link to find someone in your area
https://cert.safekids.org/find-tech-0
It doesn't cost anything but your time, and I can't recommend it enough. I learned SO much from the guy about the carseat safety, and general safety inside your vehicle for children, as well.
BFP #1 12/23/13 MMC 01/24/14 @ 9w5days
I'm actually going to ask the fire chief (our car seat certified guy) before I purchase. Cause I'd like to get a Graco 4ever, but I need to see if it will fit. It looks huge, and it might overhang, which I don't think is going to work
Eta: @mellymar have you looked at the Clek brand convertible seats? They seem like they would fit in shallow/small cars. I think the diono brand has some like that too. I'm looking at those and the britax advocate. I'm leaning away from the Clek bc of the height and the fact the seat weighs 25 pounds, but it's supposed to be super safe.
https://www.popsugar.com/moms/Toddler-Survives-Crash-Due-Properly-Installed-Car-Seat-39856234#
BFP #1 12/23/13 MMC 01/24/14 @ 9w5days
glad I knew she was alright. I'd forever blame myself if I followed my mates and something did happen.
BFP #1 12/23/13 MMC 01/24/14 @ 9w5days