Car seat in a Firebird?

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Kimmi1979

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Car seat in a Firebird?

Hello everyone... Just wondering if anyone has had sucess finding a compatible infant car seat to a firebird (2001) and it is a convertable which I think makes matters worse. If you have any info please email me
Kimmiaf1@aol.com
thank you!
 
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Caviller

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Try the "Compatibility" Link under the top banner

You can search by vehicle and year. It is all parent submitted, so be aware that it may not be 100% accurate.

Good luck!
 
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cindy

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carseat for Firebird

After trying every carseat that I could get my hands on,I finally bought the Britax Roundabout for my kids. It was the only carseat that fit in the bucket seats securely. The best investment I have made. These seats are great!
 
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cindy

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carseat for Firebird

After trying every car seat that I could get my hands on, I finally bought the Britax Roundabout car seats for my kids. This was the only car seat that I found that fit securely in the scooped back seats. A fantastic seat all the way around. We love them!
 
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Bunny

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91 and 95 Camaros

We have the Snug Ride - Graco, I am 5'9" so it is a tight squeeze into the front seat with it behind me. But it works. It had great safety reviews. I am now looking for a rear facing for 20 lbs. (convertible seat) that will fit. I have heard the Cosco Alpha Omega will fit rear facing, but it has gotten many bad reviews. I need a car seat this weekend. It has been hard to find anything. My baby is 3 mo. and already 19lbs. and 27". Whew!!
 
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Caviller

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Actually,

The Alpha Omega is a safe option. People do have some complaints about some of its features (or lack thereof), but used properly it will be safe.

On the other hand, it does tend to be a bit taller than other models. It may not be the best option for a tight fit. Cosco Tourivas, on the other hand, are known for fitting a wide variety of vehicles fairly well. They tend to be narrow and not take up as much room as some other rear facing models. On the downside, the Touriva is a budget seat that doesn't have a lot of high end features.

Most convertible models on shelves go to 30 or 35 pounds rear-facing, and it is safest to keep your baby rear-facing as long as possible! ( www.car-safety.org/rearface.html )

Good luck!

Darren
 
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UlrikeDG

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I think these 4 models are a good place to start...

My top choices, based on my experience, as well as the reviews I've read are:

1) Britax Roundabout/Advantage. (www.britaxusa.com/) These 2 seats have EPS foam (like you find in bike helmets) to help protect the head. They have built in locking clips, which make installation much easier in many vehicles. They have an *easy to use* tether which can be used both front and rear facing. They have straps which do not twist or wrinkle. They have a harness adjuster which is so easy to use that my 4 year old can buckle himself in and get his own harness *tighter* than the recommendation! (There are seats which take my full strength to tighten just barely tight enough. The recommendation is that you should only be able to fit one finger between the child and the straps at his collar bone.) The Advantage has "infinite" harness adjustablility (you turn a knob to move it up or down), while the Roundabout has regular "slots". Any harness slot may be used front facing (most convertible seats only have the top slots reinforced for front facing use.) They are very well padded. They are also very expensive—approximately $200 for the Roundabout and $250 for the Advantage.

2) Evenflo Triumph. (www.evenflo.com/ep/on_go/....phtml?nf) This seat has EPS foam. It also has a unique harness adjustment system that uses knobs and a "memory harness". I’ve heard that the system can take a bit of getting used to, but once you do, it’s great! That avoids the problem many seats have with adjustability. The Comfort Touch version is well padded, but it also costs a little more.

3) Graco ComfortSport (www.gracobaby.com/Section...TypeID=432 ) The straps on this seat are less twisty than many, though not nearly as nice as those on the Britax seats. The harness adjuster is also easier to use than some, but again, not nearly as easy Britax’s. The non-LATCH version of this seat, the Century Accel, may be purchased on clearance at some stores, saving you money. ( www.centuryproducts.com/S...TypeID=158 )

4) Cosco Touriva. (www.djgusa.com/coscocat/c...riva.html) This seat is much more difficult to use and has a lot less padding than any of the seats listed above. It also has a very difficult to install and adjust tether. However, it is significantly less expensive, and if you are diligent about making sure the straps don’t get twisted and in ensuring that the harness is tight enough each and every trip, it is not an "unsafe" seat.

The seats I listed above all have a rear facing weight limit of at least 30 lb (remember, toddlers *must* stay rear facing until they weigh at *least* 20 lb and are a minimum of 1 year old, and longer is safer). They are compatible with a wide variety of vehicles, though you should always make sure a seat fits in *your* vehicle before making a final decision. They all have reasonable harness slot heights (lowish bottom slots and tallish top slots). They all have a 5 point harness, which generally provides better protection in a crash than an overhead shield does (see www.thematlocks.com/jenni...shield.htm for more).

There are perfectly fine seats that did not make my list. Some have compatibility issues with many vehicles (but might fit your vehicle perfectly). Some have exceptionally low harness slots and might be outgrown much sooner than another similarly priced seat. Some are more difficult to use without being any less expensive. However, if you can say, "Yes," to each of the following questions, the seat may be the right one for *you*.

1-Does it fit your child?
2-Does it fit your vehicle?
3-Does it fit your budget?
4-Will you use it properly each and every time you go somewhere?
 

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