I am trying to find a logical way to organize the forum and split off topics from the main Car Seats forum so it isn't so busy. At the same time, I'd like to find something that isn't overly complex in finding the right place to put on-topic posts. Obviously, there will always be some crossover in these topics, and that's generally OK. Some posts can go in more than one forum and others will simply be move if it is obvious that they belong elsewhere.
I've taken a look at some other forums dedicated to particular types of products and the common theme is a breakdown into forums made for specific brand names. With that in mind, here is a possibility. Please feel free comment or add suggestions. The manufacturer forums are not technically needed now, but it's a matter of time before some sort of re-org and expansion is needed, given the ever increasing volume of posts.
In addition to manufacturer specific forums, the other new forums include a Vehicle Compatibilty forum specifically for threads tied to specific vehicles. For example, there could be a thread for 2004-2009 Toyota Sienna Issues. The second new forum is a price check forum to split that off from Carseat Swap. The same permissions would apply. Swap itself could eventually be segregated to carseat types (infant, convertible, combo, booster) if it keeps growing, but I don't think that will happen now. There is also a new test forum to try out features, images, signatures, etc.
General Car Seat Questions - Visitors Please Start Here (category only)
--General Child Safety Seat Help & What Car Seat Should I Buy?
Carseat Safety Forum Topics (category only)
--Carseat Installations, 3-Across and Technical Issues
--Special Needs Child Restraints
--Canadian and International Child Passenger Safety Topics
--Manufacturer Specific Child Safety Seat Issues
----Baby Trend
----Britax
----Chicco
----Clek
----Combi
----Dorel (Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st, Maxi Cosi)
----Evenflo
----Graco
----Learning Curve (Compass)
----Mia Moda
----Peg Perego
----Recaro
----SafeGuard
----Sunshine Kids
----Special Needs
----All Other Manufacturers and Accessories
Vehicle and Transportation Safety Topics (Category Only)
--Auto Safety
--School Buses, Airplanes and Other Transportation
--Vehicle Compatibility
Carseat Reviews, Articles, Media and Recalls (Category Only)
--CPS News, Press Releases and Media Coverage
--Car Seat and Vehicle Reviews
--Member Articles and FAQs on Child Passenger Safety
--Recalls
----Car Seat Recalls
----Vehicle Recalls
----Children's Product Recalls
Shopping for Car Seats, Strollers and Gear (Category Only)
--Carseat Coupons, Codes and Deals
--Strollers, Travel Systems and Other Baby Gear
--Carseat Swap
--Swap O Rama
--Price Check
--Please Support Our Sponsors
----All Sponsor Sub Forums
Community Chat (Category Only)
--Carseat Chat (On-Topic)
--Technical Professionals
--Community Member Coffee Break (Off-Topic)
----Medical Issues and TMI
----TTC
----Senior Community Member Private Chat
Forum Issues (Category Only)
--Announcements, Guidelines, Feedback
--Test Forum
I've taken a look at some other forums dedicated to particular types of products and the common theme is a breakdown into forums made for specific brand names. With that in mind, here is a possibility. Please feel free comment or add suggestions. The manufacturer forums are not technically needed now, but it's a matter of time before some sort of re-org and expansion is needed, given the ever increasing volume of posts.
In addition to manufacturer specific forums, the other new forums include a Vehicle Compatibilty forum specifically for threads tied to specific vehicles. For example, there could be a thread for 2004-2009 Toyota Sienna Issues. The second new forum is a price check forum to split that off from Carseat Swap. The same permissions would apply. Swap itself could eventually be segregated to carseat types (infant, convertible, combo, booster) if it keeps growing, but I don't think that will happen now. There is also a new test forum to try out features, images, signatures, etc.
General Car Seat Questions - Visitors Please Start Here (category only)
--General Child Safety Seat Help & What Car Seat Should I Buy?
Carseat Safety Forum Topics (category only)
--Carseat Installations, 3-Across and Technical Issues
--Special Needs Child Restraints
--Canadian and International Child Passenger Safety Topics
--Manufacturer Specific Child Safety Seat Issues
----Baby Trend
----Britax
----Chicco
----Clek
----Combi
----Dorel (Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st, Maxi Cosi)
----Evenflo
----Graco
----Learning Curve (Compass)
----Mia Moda
----Peg Perego
----Recaro
----SafeGuard
----Sunshine Kids
----Special Needs
----All Other Manufacturers and Accessories
Vehicle and Transportation Safety Topics (Category Only)
--Auto Safety
--School Buses, Airplanes and Other Transportation
--Vehicle Compatibility
Carseat Reviews, Articles, Media and Recalls (Category Only)
--CPS News, Press Releases and Media Coverage
--Car Seat and Vehicle Reviews
--Member Articles and FAQs on Child Passenger Safety
--Recalls
----Car Seat Recalls
----Vehicle Recalls
----Children's Product Recalls
Shopping for Car Seats, Strollers and Gear (Category Only)
--Carseat Coupons, Codes and Deals
--Strollers, Travel Systems and Other Baby Gear
--Carseat Swap
--Swap O Rama
--Price Check
--Please Support Our Sponsors
----All Sponsor Sub Forums
Community Chat (Category Only)
--Carseat Chat (On-Topic)
--Technical Professionals
--Community Member Coffee Break (Off-Topic)
----Medical Issues and TMI
----TTC
----Senior Community Member Private Chat
Forum Issues (Category Only)
--Announcements, Guidelines, Feedback
--Test Forum