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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I have a booster aged child behind my driver seat and I can see her great. If you have a rear facing seat behind you, I suppose you'd see him/her with a mirror in from of them. Does that make sense? It's a big mirror and I love it! I can see everyone in our 15 passenger ford van.
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I was wondering the same thing! I am trying to decide between the Graco Nautilus and the britax. I really like the extra "snacky" features of the Nautilus because I know what my 5 year old uses. (This seat would be for my 1 year old.) Input from anyone who knows about these carseats would be appreciated!
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D.J.,Would you mind sharing the link you mentioned? I wasn't able to find anything on the Britax website. Thanks!
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Answer from their site to a costumer with the same question:. We do have a 5-year expiration recommendation for all of our car seats and bases.Most car seat experts do recommend that you not use a car seat or base that is more than 5 years old from the manufacture date (located on a white sticker on the bottom of your car seat). The theory is that as plastic ages it becomes brittle, so it may not perform correctly in a serious crash. The harnesses and other components also wear, and the car seat may no longer meet current standards.- See more at: http://blog.pegperegousa.com/2011-collection/2011-primo-viaggio-sip-3030-faqs/#sthash.1NTih6G7.dpuf Answer from their site to a costumer with the same question:. We do have a 5-year expiration recommendation for all of our car seats and bases.Most car seat experts do recommend that you not use a car seat or base that is more than 5 years old from the manufacture date (located on a white sticker on the bottom of your car seat). The theory is that as plastic ages it becomes brittle, so it may not perform correctly in a serious crash. The harnesses and other components also wear, and the car seat may no longer meet current standards.- See more at:... » Read More Answer from their site to a costumer with the same question:. We do have a 5-year expiration recommendation for all of our car seats and bases.Most car seat experts do recommend that you not use a car seat or base that is more than 5 years old from the manufacture date (located on a white sticker on the bottom of your car seat). The theory is that as plastic ages it becomes brittle, so it may not perform correctly in a serious crash. The harnesses and other components also wear, and the car seat may no longer meet current standards.- See more at: http://blog.pegperegousa.com/2011-collection/2011-primo-viaggio-sip-3030-faqs/#sthash.1NTih6G7.dpuf « Show Less
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Too hard to unlatch in accident is impossible take out the kid if you don't have a knife to cut the belts, that seat is a nightmare I am mother of 3 lot experience in seat car for kids
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We purchased the Britax Roundabout G4 when my son was 10mos old. So far we have no conplaints. its comfortable and not too bulky unlike the othe seat we purchased. He seems to prefer it too. Padding is just right. Installation is easy peasy. Dont see any problem with it so far. We had ours for 5mos now
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Car seats are crash tested with their specific parts. They recommend against using ANYTHING else in the car seat.
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I was told by a thrift shop owner NOT TO BUY a used car seat under any condition. you don't know if it was in an accident!! made a lot of sense. only buy a NEW car seat because the rules and protective knowledge is improving every day. the thrift shop own was very strong not to buy any car seat used or recycled. so it makes sense, buy new. your baby is more important than money. Grace co didn't work for our car. we were unhappy to use a rolled up towel, as suggested in directions, to steady the seat! really.
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Hard to say. My second son was very much like that but when i switched him from infant to the next seat it mostly stopped. It completely stopped when i turned his seat around. But he also got car sick really easily when facing backwards.
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With the convertible car seats, I don't see why anyone would get safeseat. For next db I will get a snugride then use our convertible car seat. My db wanted a more "upright" seat asap and she was under the 1yo weight limit. The bucket seat becomes uncomfortable to them. You can use the covertible car seats up to 2 years rear facing, which is supposed to be the safest way to go. Then use them forward facing up to 65 lbs. So it doesn't make sense to get the largest bucket seat, besides you can't carry them in it after like 14 lbs.
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Well I'm sure a 3 yr old could possibly buckle themselves in, but I highly recommend an adult doing it for the safety of the child to make sure they are properly secured. Personally I would never let my 3 1/2 yr old grandson do this for himself, 3yr olds cannot possibly understand the importance of this. Wow I can't even believe someone asked this question, I'm a little concerned for the 3 yr old being allowed to do his own seat buckle.
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Anything added to a car seat makes a car seat less safe. That is really a personal choice but the toy packaging does tell you not to use while in a moving vehicle.
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Ryan, I take responsibility for my choices. I made an error when I replied to you in the manner I did. I take care of my 95 year old mom and unless anyone has had that experience, it is not possible to know what a caregiver experiences. I felt awful after I responded to your email. I never received one of these inquiries before and did not recognize it. Again, I deeply apologize to you for my miscommunication. Thanks for your forgiveness. Kanani
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answering my own question: i called britax customer service. they confirmed that the child needs to be 2 years old in addition to weighing 25 pounds--the reason is that he needs to develop the necessary bone density to prevent severe injuries in the case of impact while in this seat.
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Like you, I'm trying to decide between the two. There's someone on the Britax reviews that has used both. Apparently this one slides out of place everytime the kid gets in and out.
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I was considering this mount until I read one of the reviews about having it in their car when in an accident, she said it came loose and became a "hard plastic missile in the car". That is enough for me to say no thanks, I would rather my child just hold the player on her lap!