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  1. J

    TT Retrofit 2000 GMC Sierra

    My FIL drives a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 full/crew cab, and when I was installing my 3yo's Pacifica the other day for them to take her camping, I realized that it doesn't have any TT anchors! Thankfully DD still barely squeaked in RF, but she will not be able to ride RF again. FIL won't be getting...
  2. J

    New convertible for tall toddler

    I asked this on the FB group, but I prefer the answers here when it comes to making a final decision! DD just turned 2, and has hit 36 1/4". She's no more than an inch away from outgrowing our peg convertible by height, and with the way she's growing lately, that could be an issue in the next...
  3. J

    Ethics in selling infant seat...

    We are planning on selling our infant seat, the Snugli-branded Embrace 35. I'm feeling slightly conflicted, as it was rated as "basic" by Consumer Reports because apparently it detached from the base in testing. I know that these tests aren't the equivalent of CMVSS testing, and that there...
  4. J

    Name that seat/cover?

    I found this head positioner at the local thrift store several years ago and had to buy it - the pattern is amazing. Anyone have a photo of the whole seat?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. J

    Do we need a different vehicle?

    We currently have a 2003 4-door civic as our main family vehicle. It works fine, but as we start considering adding baby #2 to our family, I'm realizing that we may need an upgrade. My husband is tall (6'4"), and needs his seat as far back as possible. We currently have our 20mo DD RF in a peg...
  6. J

    Peg Convertible question

    Just wondering if anyone has heard from Peg regarding harness height and headrest level - DD's head is about an inch below the top of the headrest (which is the stated minimum), but if I move the headrest up, the harness comes from above her shoulders. I've emailed peg, and they emailed me back...
  7. J

    BabyTrend Hybrid

    Tech here, I have someone asking for help with their BT Hybrid, and I've never seen or played with one before. I've heard many horror stories about the install, and I've looked at the manual online, but it's American - meaning it references different belt paths for use with or without TT. Does...
  8. J

    RF on a plane?

    I tend to micro-manage and over-think things when it comes to travel, so I've asked this question in a variety of car seat-related places, and am still unsure of what my best option is. We are flying to Florida at the end of January with DD. She will have just had her 1st birthday, and is...
  9. J

    Purchasing Tickets

    We are planning a trip to Florida this January with my ILs, and FIL is the one who makes the arrangements. They know we want a purchased seat for DD (1yo at the time of travel), but FIL insists on flying Allegiant - and they don't have an option on their website to purchase a ticket for a child...
  10. J

    Question In the market for 7-seater SUV

    DH and I are looking ahead to buy an SUV in the next year or two. It will be "my" vehicle, although we will both drive it and will use it for most of our family travels. We're currently looking at a 2010 or newer Acadia, but are open to suggestions. MY requirements: - 3rd row seating -...
  11. J

    Embrace 35 height limit

    We have DD (5mo) in a Snugli infant seat (Embrace 35 rebranded) in my vehicle currently. Through my interpretation of the manual, I assumed the 1"-rule applied - which is great, because DD is about 28" long - but still has a solid 3-4" of room above her head. HOWEVER - today, on the Car-Seat.org...
  12. J

    Question Carseats for low income families

    One of the main reasons I became a tech is because our community has a HUGE problem with car seat misuse/use, and it's usually directly related to people not being able to afford any better. A few local organizations have tried to remedy this by giving those families donated seats, but the...
  13. J

    New convertible seat

    My 3mo DD is growing quite rapidly (13-ish lbs and 27in at 3mo... up from 19 3/4in at birth!) and we're looking for a new convertible. She's currently in the Snugli infant bucket seat (Embrace 35 rebranded) in my 2003 Civic, and in a TrueFit Premier in my husband's F-150 (crew/king cab -...
  14. J

    BRU Baby Catalogue

    The BRU catalogue (effective Feb 27) has the Pria and the Diono Ranier shown in it - the Ranier apparently with a RF limit of 50lbs! Anyone know if we actually will have these seats? I know the Pria has been "TBA" for a while. If we get the Ranier, will it have the 50lb RF limit??
  15. J

    Question TrueFit install

    Just a quick question re: truefit install - we have it installed with seatbelt in the centre back seat of DHs crew cab F150, and the tension of the shoulder belt lifts one side of the seat. It's not a huge tilt but it's really bothering me aesthetically. Since the TF has lockoffs, do I have to...
  16. J

    Snugli Infant Seat?

    I've never heard of this seat - it's for sale on shop.ca, for $85. It's a 35lb limit infant seat, and I kind of want to grab it if it's only $85. I noticed someone recommending shop.ca here the other day - is it a reputable site? Is this a legal Canadian seat...
  17. J

    Question True Fit & F-150

    We're due in January/February, and are planning on using a TrueFit from birth. DH just bought a 2007 crew cab (super crew? Whatever they call the full-size cab!) F-150 - will the TrueFit work? I assume so, since the cab is about 10x bigger than my entire car (4-door Civic, sport model), but...
  18. J

    Question Boosters for daycare

    I work at a daycare, and I have FINALLY convinced them to purchase HBBs for our transport vans (the big 10-ish passenger) instead of the LBBs we've been using. My question is, what are the best boosters for use with a bunch of different kids, can be used in a vehicle with no headrests, and...
  19. J

    Question Secondhand seat

    I purchased a babytrend flex-loc from a garage sale for $5 - mostly just so no unsuspecting parent would. But after looking at the seat, I'm actually thinking I got a pretty good deal. The family SAYS they barely used the seat (they had another one), but one of the crotch buckle tongues was on...
  20. J

    Question True Fit seatbelt install

    This may be a dumb question, but...When installing a TF RF with seatbelt, do you remove the UAS/LATCH strap from the lockoffs/belt path? If so, where do you put it (to store it)?

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