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    Replace seats?

    Boo! DH just called. His car was involved in a hit and run while it was parked in the garage at work (and on a military base, no less!) :mad: He says the front bumper is hanging off, there are random smashed bits of plastic around, and as far as he can tell, it's going to need towed away...
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    UberFAMILY -or- Purchase IMMI GO?

    We're getting ready for a trip to Washington, DC, and although we're planning to use the Metro most of the time, I want the option of getting around via passenger vehicle. I was looking around to purchase the IMMI GO for DD, but then I saw that UberFAMILY operates in DC. Now I'm wondering if I...
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    What if a bigger kid likes being harnessed?

    I haven't been around here much for at least a couple years, so just checking on what the current views are on harness vs booster for bigger kids. DS is a couple months from turning 7, is about 48" and 49#. He rides harnessed in a FR90 and a PN90 in our cars and has plenty of growing room...
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    Carseat or CARES for 2 yo?

    We're getting ready to travel soon. DS is 5 and DD is 2 yrs 4 mo and about 23 lb. 2 planes each way, about 3000 miles round-trip. We have a nearly outgrown CCO, which I'm planning to leave at my parents' for my niece and nephew to use. We also have one carseat at the other end that either...
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    How long to harness?

    DS is pretty average size at 43" and 44 lb or so. He's 5 yr 5 mo old and harnessed in a FR90 and PN90. I could probably harness him till middle school in those seats. :-p. So I'm wondering, at what age would you recommend boostering him? Also, I know a few years ago there was some concern...
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    Older CR-V vs Newer Accord?

    Next year, DH is going to be living/working 3.5 hours away from our home. This will be the arrangement for 1 full calendar year, and I expect that both he and I are going to be driving back and forth between the two cities A LOT. I feel very safe behind the wheel of my 2012 Odyssey, but I'm...
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    $100 to check a car seat on United?!

    Am I figuring this right?? We're planning to check our spare seat (a TFP) and use CARES for DS on the plane. The TFP is going to remain at Grandma's house at our destination in order to prevent us from having to constantly fly with 2 carseats. The TFP is going to go on the plane in a sturdy...
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    How does the RN play with: Elantra, Explorer, Venture & Caravan

    I'll consider it to play nicely if I can get a fairly upright install RF. I am *so* hoping I don't need to bring the AA on our upcoming trip! Possible vehicles are: 2011 Hyundai Elantra 2012 Ford Explorer 2005 Chevy Venture 2005 Dodge Caravan Anyone have experience with one or more of these...
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    Two carseats on the plane & Do we need to bring the RN AA?

    We'll be flying on Southwest, and this is the first time we've traveled with two seats. DS will be in a FF RN and DD in a RF CCO. 1) Is there a policy against having 2 carseats in the same row on the plane? 2) If we can have 2 carseats in a row, must the RF seat be by the window, or can we...
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    Another RN or Something Else??

    Trying to get car seats figured out for our secondary vehicle. We currently have a TFP and MR65, and either kid (DS or the newbie due in a few wks) should fit either seat. The problem is, we can't fit either seat RF behind DH in a way that allows him to drive comfortably. Therefore, my...
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    Two RF tethers on same seat track?

    When installing two seats that allow RF tethering side by side, is it acceptable to loop both D rings around the same seat track and tether both carseats to that single track? I currently have a side by side RN and CCO that are both tethered to the inboard track of the front passenger seat in...
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    Radian(?) for travel (plane, Elantra, & Freestyle)

    DS and I are going on a trip soon. I'm pretty sure that the Radian is our best bet carseat-wise. Other options are the TFP or MR65. I could also FF him if I bring the baby's CCO, but I'd like him to RF. To add to all the fun, I'm 6.5 months pregnant. Whee. :p Current plan for getting...
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    WWYD (Re: 3 y.o. approaching RF limits)

    Nate is right around 33lb fully clothed with shoes. He just turned 3 y.o. last month and is fast approaching the 35 lb RF limit of his TFP, which is in our CR-V, the primary vehicle. My RF goal is 4 yrs, and I'd love some opinions on where to go from here! Here are the options as I see them...
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    Side by side TFP and CCO?

    Has anyone ever tried to fit a RF TFP and a RF CCO side by side? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that will work in my CR-V with the TFP in the middle and the CCO behind the driver (so on the 60% portion of the 60/40 split). The TFP does overlap the outboard seats pretty significantly...
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    Figuring out seats for Newbie & DS

    Just thinking ahead. :) I want to get seating arrangements figured out for when our noob arrives in the summer. I drive a 2nd gen CR-V (2004), and I really, really want to get both carseats side by side. I'd love for DS to be in the center and newbie to be outboard. This should allow DS to...
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    When would you consider a new car?

    DH and I both drive slightly aging vehicles that lack many safety features. Both cars are well maintained, have 70K or fewer miles, and should last for a good long time yet with minimal maintenance/repair costs. I have an '04 CR-V. It got great crash test ratings its MY. It has side air...
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    OMG I am in love with my DH's car!

    Looking ahead to when the new baby arrives, we went ahead and bought DS a Radian RXT so that we can pass his MR to little sib. (Cause, you know, with only 7 months to go we *had* to buy the new seat now.) :p DS was adorable when the seat arrived this afternoon; he said to the Fed Ex guy...
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    RN XTSL on ebay-- Would you do it?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250983762098 It's tempting, but I'm still uneasy about buying off ebay. Seller has a decent size store, 100% feedback, claims to be an authorized retailer for "all major brands" (I emailed to ask about SKJP/Diono specifically; still waiting...
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    Dorel Harnesses STILL Slip?!?

    We purchased a new Complete Air for DS the other day as a secondary/travel seat. DOM is Aug 2011. The very first day, when I was playing around with the seat in my car and trying to get the harness/headrest adjusted properly for DS, at one point I tightened the harness securely and then gave a...
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    Use MR or Purchase CA for Air Travel?

    DS will be 2 yr 9 mo when we fly next month. I would like to RF him on the plane, as he's used to it, and he is TOTALLY the kind of kid who would try to kick the crap out of the seat of the person in front of him. :rolleyes: And because of the very small risk of a runway emergency. We have a...

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