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Hi Everyone,
Quick question for all you experts. We have baby number 3 due in August and my original graco snugride was manufactured in 2008 (June, I think, although I'll have to dig it out to confirm). Assuming we use it for 6 months after the baby is born, we should be done with it before it "expires."
Question is this: How much safer are the newer seats? I'm leaning towards buying a new one, but this is DEFINITELY our last child and my husband thinks it's a totally unnecessary expense. Both my older kids (ages 4.5 and 2.5) are in britax advocates with the side cushions. My 2.5 y/o is still happily rear-facing and I plan to keep her that way for awhile!!
(FYI we will be upgrading to a van so size/space is not a huge issue).
Another quick question...IF we get a new one, my understanding is that even the snug ride 22s are not compatible with the old bases. I can't see buying an additional base at this point. Is it as safe to use the seat without the base in my husband's car??
Thanks so much!
Tracy
Quick question for all you experts. We have baby number 3 due in August and my original graco snugride was manufactured in 2008 (June, I think, although I'll have to dig it out to confirm). Assuming we use it for 6 months after the baby is born, we should be done with it before it "expires."
Question is this: How much safer are the newer seats? I'm leaning towards buying a new one, but this is DEFINITELY our last child and my husband thinks it's a totally unnecessary expense. Both my older kids (ages 4.5 and 2.5) are in britax advocates with the side cushions. My 2.5 y/o is still happily rear-facing and I plan to keep her that way for awhile!!
(FYI we will be upgrading to a van so size/space is not a huge issue).
Another quick question...IF we get a new one, my understanding is that even the snug ride 22s are not compatible with the old bases. I can't see buying an additional base at this point. Is it as safe to use the seat without the base in my husband's car??
Thanks so much!
Tracy
