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    Bucket Identification...

    Car seat gurus, Does this bucket seat look similar to any US bucket you have (minus the ARB obviously). http://www.igcdorel.com.au/cms-car-seats/infant-carriers/safety-1st/one-safe-infant-carrier.phps It's a Dorel (Safety First), I'm assuming it's been remodelled for Australia, it seems we can't...
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    HELP! Myths behind "needing" to turn FG

    I need to make a poster ASAP with the myths behind "needing" to turn FF, e.g. car sickness, doesn't like being so reclined, can't see out the window. Anyone have stuff already typed I could please borrow?! =) I'm heading to an install in 3hrs for a lady who wants her 6mth 8hg baby (legal here)...
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    RideTite just added more photos to facebook...

    And to me these ones look worse than the last ones! Boy in booster with headrest waaaaay to low, and a too-small boy on just the car seat with this contraption attached, sitting on his abdomen. There's no way I'd use the thing, looks like it would cause massive internal injuries in a crash the...
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    Need LOTS of help please, Re: ERF seats in Aus

    Hi everyone. We have finally organised an official petition to send to the state parliaments regarding manufacturers making ERF seats in Australia (because they are in the standard, but no company makes them yet.) It would be amazingly helpful if as many of you as possible could sign this to...
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    I'm doing a car seat photo shoot tomorrow

    For the brochure I am making. I have a list of the photos I need to get, but want to make sure I haven't missed anything! Here's what I have so far. Correct use of bucket, RF convertible, FF seat, booster. Incorrect use of bucket - add on padding. Incorrect use of RF convertible - straps too...
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    Help with editing my poster please :)

    Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me edit/expand on what I have so far, to most effectively get across the most impostant information. (You'll have to excuse the Australian limits I've put down, but I'd like help with the other stuff please :D) Here is what I have so far: "In Australia...
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    Question Speaking of the angle of the CA...

    Does you guys have any seats that recline with a base, like this? RFing: http://www.raa.com.au/MediaLibrary/images/Public%20Affairs/Child%20restraints/weblarge_4-7yrs%20Premier.jpeg FFing: http://www.karlisles.com.au/images/safensound/Safe%20n%20Sound%20Premier%20CamelSuede.jpg So the base is...
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    OMG BNIB Radian for sale in my area! (Australia)

    Do I really need/want it, especially with this superlatch crap going on? (Although my car doesn't have LATCH anyway). Anyone have experience with them in a 1998 Subaru Forester? TIA for any advice!
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    Mum wants baby turned, 6 months old today!

    I'm in Australia, so 6 months is the legal minimum. However the reccommendation is 12mths/12kgs. I told her the risks, RF benefit, EVERYTHING. She used the 'legs too long' reason, I rebutted that. She still wants her turned :mad: She's arriving here in 20 minutes. I don't know what to do! I mean...
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    Vent just... speechless!!!

    Yes, I know a lot of people only know the basics (if that) about car seat use. Yes, I know we know a lot more than most people. BUT... Why do people that KNOW the law think they can go against it??? :mad: I have this "friend" (BF of my best friend) who thinks, because he is an...
  11. J

    Tell me about your Kia Sedona/Grand Carnival (2009 or newer)

    My friend is expecting her 5th child and is upgrading from a 2004 Carnival to a 2011 Grande Carnival (I'm in Australia). I am shocked at the lack of information available over here about this car! Especially regarding car seat placement So, I know I've read about this car on here, but when I...
  12. J

    CREP 2011 results, Aus's independant child restraint testing!

    YAY! Australia's independant child restraint testing (CREP) results are out for 2011, and it looks like we're getting a few new seats! This is one of them, the Graco Airbooster, and I'm pretty sure it's the same as the Turbobooster, but rated to a lower weight...
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    I attended my first check today...

    ...and it was perfect! The dad had followed the manual exactly, which I thought was great considering he hasn't used a car seat since his 20yo's were babies! It was tight, correct angle, no twisted straps, headwings at correct height, and no aftermarket products! Just goes to show that reading...
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    Question For CPST re: insurance

    So, I did my tech course a few weeks ago and my certificate came yesterday so I thought I was already to go!!! But I posted on an Aussie car seat forum about it, and someone started asking me about insurance. I CANNOT afford insurance ($1000+/yr for liability insurance) and assumed some sort of...
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    Please help me make a poster :)

    ... to advertise at my mum's kindergarten. I just want a really simple one with a few facts to get people interested. The heading is "Did you know that 80% of child restraints are installed or used incorrectly?". Not sure where to go next! At the bottom I will be offering free checks and advice...
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    I'm finally Aussie-certified!

    I had my day course today, and am finally qualified! My licence is in the mail :) I had an awesome time, but admit I already knew everything they taught us :o It surprised me that the majority of priniciples for child restraint installation etc are the same here as in America. All you guys...
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    Is this bucket sold in the US/UK?

    I was chatting on an Australian FB carseat group, and a few of the ladies on there believe that this seat is sold under a different name overseas. Just wondering if anyone recognises it and could tell me it's other names, I'd love to know! Over here is is caled the Cruiser, made by Steelcraft...
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    What American car seat would you recommend for my Godson?

    So as we've established, Aus car seats have crappy limits :( So I'm thinking about shipping a US car seat over for my Godson's parents to use in their car. I have a HiWay to ERF him in my car when the time comes. I don't know exact stats, but I'll try my best to describe him. (and yes they are...
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    Are there US seats that don't support ERF & EH?

    So, I know about all of the seats you guys recommend on here and how they are excellent for ERF & EH :D. But I'm wondering if there are any seats that still only have the bare minimum weight limits for RF and FF?
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    I have no words...

    "Kids by the dozen" tv show. Dad: "it's good that we have the bus because if one of the kids falls asleep they can just lay down". Cut to shot of 4yr old asleep on a bench seat. then to one 11mth-old twin in an expired bucket (3pt harness!) and the other twin in a FF 3pt harness seat! From...

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