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    Any truth to this?

    I came across this blog post yesterday about Dorel and their shady business practices. Is there any truth to it? http://dailymomtra.com/2011/03/07/dorel-the-car-seat-company-that-doesnt-care-about-safety/
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    side impact testing

    I know that the US doesnt require side impact testing. I also realize that all seats on the market pass US testing and are considered safe whether they have headwings/added SIP or not. That being said, I cant bring myself to use open seats like the Radian R100. Are there any countries that do...
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    Vivo or Graco Turbobooster with SS?

    Im trying to decide on a booster for my 44 lb, 45 inch 6 year old. I have narrowed it down to these two and want to hear from those who use either of these regularly. My son still sleeps in the car sometimes so I want something that will provide good head support. Which do you recommend?
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    My size 70 vs. Maxi Cosi Pria

    Anyone have either of these seats? What do you like/dislike about them? My son still fits in his infant seat but I am starting my research now for his next seat. He is currently 11.5 months old, around 17-17.5 lbs, about 28 inches tall. I plan to RD until 2-3 years old, may e longer. I drive a...
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    CPS week activity ideas please!

    I am trying to plan some things for CPS week at my sons elementary school. Does anyone have any activity ideas that I could do with the kids that week? The kids are K-6. It's a dual language school so I need materials in Spanish and English. Anyone know of any good coloring pages or songs...
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    Question First Years Via question

    I have the First Years Via for my almost 4 month old son. The seat came with a infant insert and a head support. I've taken out the infant insert because he is over its 12 lbs limit. The head support is making my son's head hot and sweaty. I've looked in the manual but am not sure if I can take...
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    Infant seat recommendations

    Hi! We are expecting out 2nd child in January and will be needing a new infant seat. I have a Marathon to use RF when he outgrows the infant seat, so the higher weight/height limit isn't a big deal to me. My son was only 18 lbs at a year old. I was looking at the Lamaze Via at BRU. Does anyone...
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    What are his options?

    I've posted about this before, but have a bit of an update. There is a 5 year old girl at my son's school that is dropped off and picked up by her grandfather. He drives an older truck with a 10 year old Britax seat in it. His other vehicle that he has been using more often lately is a old...
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    How would you handle this?

    I think I've posted on here before about my frustration in regards to the car seat misuse at my son's school. I was able to have a tech come to the school and was able to help about 30 kids ride safer in the car. :) I know I can't change everyone, but there are 2 situations that are still really...
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    Traveling by train

    We are considering going on a train (Amtrak) for our trip this summer. It would be a 33 hour trip. We have a 4 year old son that is very active. I know that trains do not have seat belts, but was wondering if there are any products available that I can use to restrain him when needed on the...
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    A few questions...

    I have a few questions for techs on here: This week, I cared for a friend's 9 year old son. He's about 4' 11 and 120 lbs. He passes the 5-step test just fine in the middle captain's seat in my Odyssey. When he sits in the 3rd row though, the belt goes too close to his neck. I'm 5'1" and I have...
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    Booster weight limits

    How set in stone are weight limits for backless booster seats? I will be taking care of a 9 year old next week and I am concerned about him fitting properly in the seat belts in my van, especially if he sits in the 3rd row of my Odyssey. I don't think he's been in a seat for a few years and his...
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    Dogs in the car

    My in-laws have 2 chubby dachshunds that they like to take everywhere with them, including when my son is with them. I recently watched the crash test videos about what happens to an unrestrained dog in a collision and I worry about the safety of my son, my in-laws, and the dogs. They let the...
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    $ year old on school bus?

    I know Heather posted a similar thread, but I have a similar issue coming up soon. My son's school is going on a field trip in April to a place about 10-15 miles from the school. They will be taking a big school bus. I'm already planning to go on the field trip. How do all of you feel about 3-5...
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    Question Frontier install in Odyssey/long belt path

    I asked about this before, but am still having trouble with my son's Frontier. I had no problem installing it with LATCH in the 2nd row captain's chairs of my 02 Odyssey, but my son will reach the 40 lbs LATCH limit in a few months (he's 35-36 lbs right now), plus, I will be watching a 5 1/2...
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    What would you do?

    Today when I arrived at my son's school to drop him off I noticed a mom pull up next to me. She got her son out of the car seat (wearing a puffy coat of course) but left her daughter who looked to be around 2 in the car! She then walked her son into school, leaving her daughter alone in the car...
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    Frontier install question in 02 Odyssey

    I just got my son's Frontier today! Yeah! I was able to install it good with LATCH, but since my son is 35-36 lbs and my van has a 40 lb LATCH limit, I'll need to switch to the seat belt install within a few months. Can someone please give me the link to any videos that show how to do the long...
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    Top tether points in Subaru B9 Tribeca

    I was helping a friend install her daughters car seat in her Subaru B9 Tribeca. I wasn't sure where the top tether point was for the 2nd row. Is it behind on the back of the seat or somewhere else? The seat is installed driver's side 2nd row.
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    hipmonkey.com closed??

    I bought one of my son's car seats a few years ago from hipmonkey. I went to look at the site earlier and I got a message that the link was broken. Does anyone know if their retail site closed?
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    How to set up car seat check event

    I've been frustrated since my son started preschool this year by the car seat misuse I see at his school. There are 2 year olds in backless boosters, kids in expired seats, kids wearing puffy jackets with loose harness straps, etc. I talked to the director a few weeks ago and she gave me...

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