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    Need backup seat- must be easy to unbuckle

    In my car, DD 4.75 yrs 33lbs rides in the Chicco Next Fit. She can't unbuckle herself. I am obsessed with kids being accidentally left in the car. My totally trustworthy parents will be caring for her while I'm out of town for a few days. I have tried and tried to teach her how to unbuckle...
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    Question FF travel seat needed, recommendations?

    I am looking to buy a seat for my will be 3 yr old to ride FF in during our vacation. The seat will ask be used very rarely in DH's car. She is in the 25% for height and 25-50% for weight. Thanks!
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    Question Nextfit or Peg convertible?

    My DD is 2.5 yrs old, will RF til 3 yrs, then FF for several more years. The seat will go in a Honda odyssey captains chair. If you've compared these two seats, what were your thoughts?
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    Anyone have an extra Babies r us coupon code for online purchase?

    I'm looking to finally pull the trigger on the Nextfit. Thanks!
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    Nextfit harness pads...how do your kids like them?

    If you have bought a nextfit, did your child get used to the harness pad cover? What size is your child? My 2.5 yr old DD complained about the pads when we tried the seat in the store, but I wonder if she'd get used to them.
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    Question Sure ride recline block

    I played with a sure ride today, and the recline block was pulled into recline position. I tried and tried but couldn't get it back to regular position. What could I have been doing wrong?
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    Convertible or Frontier

    My DD is almost 2.5 yrs, 25 lbs and 32.5 in (sound right? She's on the petite side for height). She has been FF since age 2 in a boulevard, until it expired. Now we have a frontier (old one) that I HATE! I hate how hard it is to install, and its not rock solid installed enough for me. I dont...
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    Question Safety features of nextfit?

    I've seen much written about an easy install, but haven't seen anything about safety features. Do the harness straps have any type of safety feature?
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    Question Inexpensive convertible seat for grandparents cars?

    Looking for something that could be used FF for a 3 yr old. Thanks!
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    MyRide, True Fit, Chicco Next Fit, Peg?

    I have gotten some great info here, these 4 seats seem to be front runners in my mind. My DD is 2.4 yrs, 25lbs, 32 -33 inches tall. 25% or less for both. I want a car seat that I will love, I'm an over researcher, so bear with me. I currently have Her FF, but after reading it is safer I plan to...
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    My ride 65 or 70?

    Which is better for a petite child? Is the only difference the weight limit? Are certain patterns/styles of the my ride cushier?
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    Convertible seat with SIP for petite 2.5 yr old?

    DD is petite in height and weight. I want the seat to be a good one for RF and FF, I want the option to RF, but she will be FF in it longer than RF, so want to make sure it's comfortable for both. I have an 2005 Honda Odyssey and she will be on the passenger side outboard position. I want...
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    Best convertible seat for petite child? FF in Odyssey

    I need a convertible seat for my 25lb 2.5 yr old (petite in height) Who rides FF in the second row passenger side of my Honda Odyssey. She spends quite a bit of time in the car picking up/dropping off her siblings, so I want one that will be very comfy. Price under $250-275, but could do more if...
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    Question Can't get frontier tightly installed

    I am so over the frontier. Ours is several years old, and worked fine the first few years because we were using it as a booster, but now we need to use it as a five point harness. I have tried and tried and can't get it to install tightly. The latch seems to get stuck on the point where it exits...
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    Question Boulevard G3 or Recaro or Pavillion?

    Hi, I have always used Britax Boulevards and loved them, but my seat has just expired. I went to look at the new G-3 models and am wondering how big of a pain the new harness system will be. I also looked at Recaro, but I know nothing about that brand/seat. Recommendations? DD is 2 yrs 3 months...
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