Help me do the math

[ZephyrBlue]

Okay, there really isn't any math involved, I guess. But humor me anyway ;)

A friend is pg w/her 2nd baby- and is due in August. Her first DC will be 10 mos old :eek:

They are very poor college students and I am concerned about the car seat situation. Their DS is in a Snug Ride, I believe. (They live in UT and I'm in NM and we don't see them much- it's the DC of a very close friend of mine, and I actually used to babysit for the dad :love:)

They are planning on getting another seat at a garage sale :thumbsdown:

So, I was thinking- wouldn't it make more sense for me to get them a convertible than another infant seat? The 10mo could move into the convertible and the baby into the SnugRide. Even if he still fits in the SnugRide, nobody wants to cart around 2 bucket seats, right?

They have a small car, I believe- a Saturn something or other. Ideally, I'd like to get them a MA, but that's not in my budget. I'm thinking FPSVD from Albeebaby. Any other suggestions? And if it would make more sense to get another infant seat, please tell me that, too. 2 of my kids have had the stomach flu for 8 days straight and my brain is a wee bit fuzzy :dizzy:

[melniemi]

Why don't you give them your fpsvd when you get your frontier? That's what I would do.:)

[MomToEliEm]

I think your idea of a convertible for the older child is a great plan. Are they tall parents or short? Do you think they could get buy with something like the cosco scenera for the older child? If you think the child might be tall though and you have the funds for a larger seat, the EFTA or the Fisher Price seat would be great choices.

[ZephyrBlue]

Melissa, that's exactly what I was thinking! But do you think it's tacky to offer them a used seat? I would never give anyone a seat that I wasn't 100%sure was safe, but I feel funny offering it since we're not super close, kwim?

Would anyone reading this feel offended if they were offered a gently used seat? These people are extremely humble and appreciative in general, if that matters.

[Jewels]

I would be thrilled to receive a new seat especially from someone I know (somewhat) and could trust.

I think its a great idea!

[mcomommy]

I would feel very blessed and not offended at all. I think it is sweet for you to think of it :love:

[melniemi]

I wouldn't find it tacky - especially since it is a safe seat, not a garage sale one with unknown history. We had our first 2 kids while in college, 12 m 2 d apart, and I would have been more than grateful to receive any hand me downs - we ended up buying everything new ourselves.

[TerisBoys]

I agree - especially since they're looking for a 'garage sale' seat (also second hand/used).

Just say "DS has outgrown this - I thought you might be able use it."

[ProudMomof5]

I think its a great idea to give them your seat. Its not tacky at all. Its very kind and generous and I'd be sooo happy with that if it were me!!! I mean you could just tell her, instead of getting a seat at a garage sale I am giving you mine. Then give her another baby gift. Not that I don't think that just the car seat alone (used or not) is a good gift... but some people would find it tacky if all you gave them was a used seat. Of course I don't know this family... and I wouldn't feel that way.. but some people would. You could give them a new baby outfit or something, that wouldn't cost a whole lot.

[ZephyrBlue]

Thanks everyone :) I asked my friend whose DS is the dad to find out this weekend if they already have a convertible to move their DS into (not sure if they got one when he was born as a shower gift, etc but I know they were going to buy another infant seat at a garage sale for the new baby) and if so, where they got it :o

If they don't have one (or the one they have came from a thrift store or yard sale), I'll be giving them my FPSVD for their DS and they can put their newborn DD into the infant seat. Thanks for the replies- I thought my seat would be perfect, but didn't want to be tacky for giving it to someone as a gift. I'll also get them a "real" baby gift (an outfit, probably, since the new baby is a girl and they only have boy's clothing) when she is born. :)

[mommy_quigg]

That's very nice of you! I gave my infant seat to my cousin and AOE to my SIL. I just told them, "Hey, I have Aaron's old seat just lying around. Do you think you could use it? It's really just taking up room here and I'd rather someone was able to use it." They were both thrilled! And so was I because I want a SS1 next time around :D