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Shopping for New Car Seats
I am planning to purchase new car seats for our daughter who is 10 months old and weighs about 18 pounds. Both of the seats we are currently using for her have the overhead shield which I now know is not as safe as the 5-point harness type. Plus, they are approaching their "expiration" dates since we got them both when our son was a baby (in late 1996 or early 1997).
We just got a new car - a 2002 Jeep Liberty. It has the LATCH anchors so we want to purchase a new car seat that would allow us to take advantage of that feature. I know it's safer to keep the baby rear-facing as long as possible - even past the 1-year/20-pound guideline. Are there car seats that are LATCH-compatible that can be used front- or rear-facing? Which one(s) would you recommend?
We also have a 1999 Chevy Malibu - no LATCH system, of course. We use a locking clip in this vehicle to hold the seat belt tight because the belts don't lock. What car seat(s) would you recommend for this vehicle?
Can you give me an idea of the cost for the seats you recommend? I was hoping to spend around $200 for both seats. Finally, can you tell me where you would recommend purchasing the seats? I am guessing I could order them on-line directly from the manufacturer or is there a better way?
Thanks for your help!
I am planning to purchase new car seats for our daughter who is 10 months old and weighs about 18 pounds. Both of the seats we are currently using for her have the overhead shield which I now know is not as safe as the 5-point harness type. Plus, they are approaching their "expiration" dates since we got them both when our son was a baby (in late 1996 or early 1997).
We just got a new car - a 2002 Jeep Liberty. It has the LATCH anchors so we want to purchase a new car seat that would allow us to take advantage of that feature. I know it's safer to keep the baby rear-facing as long as possible - even past the 1-year/20-pound guideline. Are there car seats that are LATCH-compatible that can be used front- or rear-facing? Which one(s) would you recommend?
We also have a 1999 Chevy Malibu - no LATCH system, of course. We use a locking clip in this vehicle to hold the seat belt tight because the belts don't lock. What car seat(s) would you recommend for this vehicle?
Can you give me an idea of the cost for the seats you recommend? I was hoping to spend around $200 for both seats. Finally, can you tell me where you would recommend purchasing the seats? I am guessing I could order them on-line directly from the manufacturer or is there a better way?
Thanks for your help!