Expired 2002 Britax Roundabout: I feel like if anything was to ever happen to our child in a crash, I couldnt live with myself for using the old seat, but is it really as dangerous as my first time mother's imagination is making it seem?
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The other answer is 100% correct! The plastic becomes brittle over time, meaning it will break much easier in an accident. This is especially true because carseats are in extremly hot and cold conditions in the car. A carseat specialist told us that carseats in drier climates should expire after only 4 years. Hope this helps!
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The price was same as the one I bought in 2009. But the qualities of the car seat went very low. Can I get exchange service from britax? Everytime when I load my baby to new britax car seat, it feels so horrible. The old one (2009) has very nice fabric, comfort cushion and a big audible sound in click and safety. Can I exchange an old model of britax riviera in 2009 even though I do not have a box for the car seat??
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Our seat broke in two as well. Now I'm trying to find a replacement seat. Belen Samper, did you ever find a replacement seat? If so, where and how much did it cost you? Thanks for any help.
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I used it with my 3 year old on AirTran, but that was 4 years ago. She hated the feel because it was so different from her carseat and she was not used to it. She was comfortable and found asleep on the 6 hour flight. Good luck and God bless.
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Contact Britax. They will send you a replacement. Or you can return it to Amazon (if that is where you purchased the seat). Do NOT use the seat without the chest clip fastened. It is required to use the chest clip and it should be at nipple level or armpit level. Also if you child is rear facing, make sure the straps are at or below their shoulders. If the child is forward facing the straps should be above the shoulders. This is very important for the seat's performance in a crash.
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Our family has owned different Britax cars seats since our first child was born 7 years ago. We love the Britax brand. Our most recent purchase was the pioneer to be used as a seat for a second car. I'm sad to report that this seat is extremely difficult for us to install correctly with a seatbelt. We have great difficulty with this seat. I wish we'd spent the extra money on the frontier, which we have two of for our main family vehicle.
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The seat isn't big enough. It seems dangerous to me. I would recommend something with two seats. My grandkids love theirs.
538551
can anyone explain to me the change of britax car seat compare to two years ago? Is anybody who think same as me??
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I find it kind of cumbersome to use when switching from car to car. I can imagine having to carry through an airport. Love the seat, but it took a little bit for me to get it down to a science. If you have an infant u may want to use a cradle car seat instead.
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Keep an eye on the Britax website. That's usually where the testimonials are posted. There are none right now for that seat, which is good ;), but may be soon.
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I've never crashed, however I did have an incident where I needed to break hard suddenly. My little boy's head hit the pedestal piece that's mounted. He was wearing a helmet though and ended up being fine. Be very cautious as you ride, and you need to be a good bike rider.
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I bought this for our back seat headrest for my 8 year old daughter for long trips and I don't find it dangerous when a tablet isn't in it, although we often keep it hooked to our seat even when it's not being used, it is extremely easy to take of and put on, and seriously only takes two minutes, also the holster part for the tablet itself unsnaps and can be stored separately (we put ours in the pocket on the back of the seat) honestly SOOO worth the money, it tightens and is adjustable and is a all around great product that I believe (as a mom and user) is NOT dangerous, I would never use if I thought that was the case, hope this answer helps you!!! Best regards! I bought this for our back seat headrest for my 8 year old daughter for long trips and I don't find it dangerous when a tablet isn't in it, although we often keep it hooked to our seat even when it's not being used, it is extremely easy to take of and put on, and seriously only takes two minutes, also the holster part for the tablet itself unsnaps and can be stored separately (we put ours in the pocket on the back of the seat) honestly SOOO worth the money, it tightens and is adjustable and is a all around great product that I believe (as a mom and user) is NOT dangerous, I would never use... » Read More I bought this for our back seat headrest for my 8 year old daughter for long trips and I don't find it dangerous when a tablet isn't in it, although we often keep it hooked to our seat even when it's not being used, it is extremely easy to take of and put on, and seriously only takes two minutes, also the holster part for the tablet itself unsnaps and can be stored separately (we put ours in the pocket on the back of the seat) honestly SOOO worth the money, it tightens and is adjustable and is a all around great product that I believe (as a mom and user) is NOT dangerous, I would never use if I thought that was the case, hope this answer helps you!!! Best regards! « Show Less
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Typically car seats are good for 5 years or need to be replaced in the case of a car accident...from what I've read :)
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Personally, I would never have any meds where a child could touch it, no matter what the dispenser was...well maybe a safe is ok lol....but then again I am the one who has to treat their overdoses so i am a tad unyielding on this concept. One tummy pump and IV and charcoal or ipecac is one too many imho,and kids are the number one cause of kid accidents...I wish I had a nickel for every parent that stated "but they KNEW not to do/touch that, or they never touched it before, or I thought it would be ok just this once, etc".
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I am a car seat tech, and an ER RN. I have seen kids become quadriplegics due to forward facing at young ages. My almost 4 yr old and my 28 month old are still rear facing and will be until they are 45 lbs. It would be my expert opinion that your child will be up to 4 times safer if kept rear facing. As a parent, please consider their safety. It is easy to keep them rear facing if it's all they know. You can get a seat that will rear face up for 40 lbs and harness to 65 lbs. That would be my suggestion for you. The newest recommendations from the AAP is to keep kids rear facing until age 2 or they reach the weight limit of their convertible seat, whichever is LONGER. Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of PREVENTABLE deaths of kids in the US. And there has never been a documented case of leg injury from extended rear facing. Please don't think I am preaching, I just try to do what I can to keep kids safe! Any questions, feel free to ask.
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Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!! For an older child though :) Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!!... » Read More Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!! For an older child though :) « Show Less
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We have had the Roundabout and the Marathon. You can go directly from a carrier to this seat, but your baby will look SO tiny. This is also bulkier than the roundabout and may not rear face in smaller cars. But it will buy you a few more years. I love both seats.