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  1. EmmasMom

    One button handle infant seat

    Hello! I haven’t been on these boards in many years. We will have an almost 16 year age gap between babies, and I know a lot has changed. I was certified CPST in 2011, but didn’t keep in the loop after that expired. I’ve seen the Graco seats with the button on the top of the handle and thought...
  2. EmmasMom

    Question 15 passenger van safety

    My daughter is 10 and her 4th grade class is going on a field trip soon using 15 passenger vans for transportation. I've always heard less than stellar reviews for their safety, and I've heard too many news stories that reflected that truth. Up until this point I've been able to avoid sending...
  3. EmmasMom

    Question Evenflo Chase in Mazda 5, latch???

    Child weighs 40lbs is 4.5 years old. Vehicle is 2008 Mazda 5. Do I need to use seatbelt (middle row) or can I use latch? TT will be used.
  4. EmmasMom

    Question 3 in Equinox

    Would a 10 year old girl (average/skinny) in a bubble bum fit between 2 nextfits in a 2015 Equinox? At least 1 is RF.
  5. EmmasMom

    Question Minivan recommendation for a friend...

    My friend is expecting her 4th baby in February and asked me for family car recommendations. They have 2 Durangos right now and are frustrated that they can't do 3 across the middle row. 6 and 8 year old (will be 7 and 9 in December) in high back turbos Baby will be a year at the end of...
  6. EmmasMom

    Question Graco bases

    Classic connect (old snugride 32/35) base does not work with new click connect seats, correct? Local woman selling a click connect with old classic connect base (as an extra) and it just doesn't seem right to me.
  7. EmmasMom

    Cute video, but oh the misuse!

    http://videos.huffingtonpost.com/chicago/babies-going-through-tunnels-518564312 Thought this community would enjoy some cute babies in their seats... Just don't look too hard at the misuse or you'll go nuts!
  8. EmmasMom

    Trying to help a friend... harness or booster?

    My friend has a daughter turning 5 this month. She is currently in a Complete Air, but just over the top slot. She is a single parent, so on a budget, but wants her daughter to be as safe as possible. I think in 6 months to a year her daughter might be ready for a booster, but not so sure...
  9. EmmasMom

    Question Winter cover for B-Safe?

    My cousin is in Ohio with an itty bitty 3 month old riding in a b safe. She said the "cover" she had didn't fit the seat, so she used a puffy snowsuit even though she knew it wasn't the best choice. I'm not sure what type of cover it is she has. So, anyone with real life experience. What shower...
  10. EmmasMom

    2007 subaru legacy 3 across... help!

    A friend of a friend just had baby #3, and now they can't go anywhere as a family. A new car isn't an option, so what seats could be purchased to make this work? what they have right now: 5yo 42" 40lbs in frontier 2.5 yo in a britax convertable ff, but willing to rf nb chaperone Waiting on...
  11. EmmasMom

    looking for booster with latch that allows a gap...

    I'm looking for a booster for my 7 year old to put in my father's Cadillac STS. I have tried to remove the headrests in the back seat to put my Britax Parkway SGL, but was unsuccessful. It left a gap, and I'm not sure if that is okay. Does the Parkway allow a gap, if so how much? Any other...
  12. EmmasMom

    Question AC hose

    My SIL just asked me about something kind of like this: http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/coolcop-uses-a-c-vent-hose-to-keep-cops-cool I couldn't get the link she sent me to work, but it was the same idea. She said she found it on a car seat group website... Not sure which. I...
  13. EmmasMom

    Question 6 year old in 2011Cadillac STS

    My parents just got a new car and they drive my daughter to school 3 days a week, so I need a seat in there for her. She was in a Regent in a Camry that was traded in. She is in a FR85 in a Honda Accord, and she uses the Parkway SGL in my Mazda 5. I'm not sure if she is ready to booster...
  14. EmmasMom

    I just scored 2 MyRides at Target for...

    $24.04!!! They were the only seats marked down and 80% at that! Plus I had a 5% off coupon AND used my Target card!
  15. EmmasMom

    Question NY cabs...

    My daughter will be 6 at the end of the month, I am flying with her to NY tomorrow to visit family from her Father's side. We will be staying in Long Island. I am going to use her Nautilus on the plan and in the family car. I just found out we are going to be taking the train and subway into...
  16. EmmasMom

    Question 2 week old in KF22

    To begin I have to say, I'm sure this is the most helpful site for parents, thank you all for taking the time to be obsessed enough with seats, to make the littles safe! I read more, learn more, have more questions... repeat. Child seats should be easier, but there is a lot of if this then...
  17. EmmasMom

    Question KF cover questions

    Just left my SILs house... My nephew is coming this month, so we were getting baby stuff ready. She has a KF22 and I have a few questions: -Why is the belt path covered for the baseless install? Is there a special way to tuck the cover when using it without the base? -To avoid pulling the...
  18. EmmasMom

    Question What would you do if...

    You were picking up your child from elementary school and you saw a mother putting 6 small kids in her 4 door 5 seat sedan? (2 in front 4 in back)
  19. EmmasMom

    Question Repackaged

    Just picked up a Graco Nautilus from Target for $53 for my friend's 3.5 yo daughter that has outgrown her convertible. I opened the box and the seat is still in plastic with tags attached. It's okay to use and an awesome deal, right? DOM 01/16/2012
  20. EmmasMom

    Question Regent help

    Bought a new Regent (DOM 06/2009) for my dad's car from the albeebaby eBay store. I just took it out of the box, and, uh, I'm not too excited. Black plastic shavings fell out of the bag when I took it off. I'm not sure what to do with the cloth in the back??? I have a Frontier and Frontier...

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