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  1. shellebelle

    In a very minor crash - NHTSA car seat rules?

    I was backed into today and the damage to my car is fairly minor: However, I have a Graco Nautilus 65 in the rear passenger side (the struck side), and according to NHTSA's guidelines for car seat use after a crash there's a concern with the "The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not...
  2. shellebelle

    Help a feeble expired tech with a leather + lap belt install

    (I'm the feeble expired tech ;) ) I've been hanging out in lovely LATCH-install land with car seats the past few years and only just installed a seat with a seat belt the other day (my niece is creeping up on the LATCH limit in my Nautilus so I switched it). Anyway, I'm in for a tricky...
  3. shellebelle

    Britax HUGS WWYD

    I could use some direction here. My friend has two MA70s, DOMs of 12/2011 and 6/2013. Her four year old (36lbs) is FF in the 2013 seat, and her two year old (34lbs) is RF in the 2011 seat. The two year old will be turned FF this month. My friend's husband removed the HUGS from both seats for...
  4. shellebelle

    ISO Britax HUGS pad

    Looking for one in this style in preparation for a new FF'er next month (we can only find one of the pads). If you have a spare that you're willing to part with name your price and we'll make a deal :)
  5. shellebelle

    KeyFit vs B-Safe vs Snugride

    I've been an expired tech for many years now and haven't kept super current on new models. A friend is due with her first in January and asked me to help her decide between the KeyFit :love: B-Safe, and Snugride. I'm not sure which particular trim levels of each that she's looking at, and...
  6. shellebelle

    Projectiles Video

    Thought you'd all enjoy this article that shows what happens to unsecured items in a crash. And check out the front passenger with his feet on the dash! Crash Test Footage Shows Why You Should Strap Down Luggage in Your Car Projectiles don't mess around - when I was rear ended in January...
  7. shellebelle

    Pioneer vs Frontier

    I actually have a car seat question for once! This is for my good friend's kids in her 2008 Sienna, below: A1 - 5 yo, 32lbs, MA 70 third row passenger A2 - 3 yo, 28lbs, MA 70 2nd row passenger, captain's chair slid to the middle C - 10 months, 20lbs, KF, 2nd row driver I unfortunately don't...
  8. shellebelle

    Booster height limit guidelines in Canada

    I'm working on switching a booster decal I sell into metric and I'm not sure what the typical practice is. If I use the line "Use a booster until the child is 4' - 9" would Canadians readily understand that, or do they go by another guide? i.e "Use a booster until the child is 1.5 meters tall"...
  9. shellebelle

    Backup seat recs

    A coworker is looking for a backup seat for her son, 3, 35lbs, and on the tall side. It'd really only be used for grandpa to pick him up from preschool (so, less than a five mile drive a day). Looking for something inexpensive and easy for grandpa to operate, but safe of course. Her kids are...
  10. shellebelle

    In Search Of KeyFit 22 infant insert bottom - any color

    Title sums it up - my friend isn't picky about colors and has tiny babies so it's a must. We have the head insert but will take the head/bottom set if needed. Ships to 92084. Let me know what you have and what you want for it :cool:
  11. shellebelle

    Anyone willing to rent out a CARES harness or Go-Go Babyz?

    A coworker is flying with her two year old in June - does anyone have a CARES or a Go-Go Babyz rig that they'd be willing to rent out for her to use (shipping costs covered of course)? Coworker is 1000% trustworthy, and of course, if something did go wrong I'm the inbetween and I'd make it...
  12. shellebelle

    For Sale Burton Youth Snowboard Bindings

    2008/2009(?) Burton Freestyle youth snowboard bindings. Size small, but you can get smaller women's boots in there too. Used maybe five times and there's some slight water staining on the top straps. $30. Ships from 92083.
  13. shellebelle

    Checking interest - NIP 8GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (gray)

    Completely untouched brand new in a sealed package. I already have a Nexus 7 so I have no use for this goodie :) Trying to figure out what I want to do with it :) If there is interest I'll figure out pricing.
  14. shellebelle

    For Sale NIP - New Metro Design Beater Blade for 5-Quart KitchenAid Bowl Lift Mixers

    I failed to read the BIG BOLD PRINT saying this was for bowl lift mixers and I have a tilt head model. I received it as a gift and it'd be better to quietly handle getting a correct model than ask for receipts and such. $13 shipped. Linky dink
  15. shellebelle

    For Sale iPod Nano 16GB NIP

    Blue - $125 shipped! Paypal only, please :p
  16. shellebelle

    News Toddler hit by drunk driver finally goes home

    Not sure how national this news has been, but a little toddler here who essentially suffered an internal decapitation finally got to go home after seven months in our children's hospital. Story here. Also a nice SN setup pic in that article. Can you imagine? It's amazing he even survived...
  17. shellebelle

    News OFFICIAL Car-Seat.org window decals now available!

    We've heard several requests for decals and now they're here! :thumbsup: Each decal is 3.5" wide by 3" tall, and is cut from silver automotive adhesive vinyl. These are not window clings. $4 each shipped, and I'll happily ship to Canada as well. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will...
  18. shellebelle

    For Sale Women's suede jacket, formal dress, & rollerblades

    Clearing out some stuff here :) I'd be happy to take more pictures or take measurements if needed. Camel colored suede jacket with lining, large. Rampage brand. No wear (I wore it only a few times). $20+ship. Formal/Prom dress, size 11/12. Don't let the hanging picture throw you off, it...
  19. shellebelle

    News New CS.org skins - please vote!

    We are going to be working on some new skins for the forums now that the main skin is established. And let's have some fun! Here's the vote: What are your favorite car seat covers? Please include the brand that manufactures the cover when you vote. We'll see about integrating the color...
  20. shellebelle

    Proposed New C-S.org Default Forum Skin--feedback and votes requested!

    I'm working on some new skins for the forum, as well as some other aspects of the website you all will hopefully see soon. In the meantime, I've come up with a few options for skins and since this is your guys' forum too, we want you to have a say in what ends up getting used :) Please vote...

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