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1261 messages, Last post on Feb 27, 2008 at 7:47 AM
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Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 05, 2007 9:24 am) I now have a 1-month old and a 2.5yr old. I use a Graco infant carrier with detachable base in our 2007 T&C with Stow N Go (same as 2008 model seats). With the angle of the seat bottom, I put two 1" 3-ring bilders under the back of the base to make it more level for my son's head. I don't remember doing this for my older daughter in our 2005 with same seats, although she only lasted about 2 months in the carrier before we used a Britax Marathon convertible seat in the minivan. I am determined to keep this guy in a carrier at least through winter and hopefully until my daughter can use a booster/next step. I don't really want to buy another $250 car seat for him for only 6 months until the odler child moves up. Anyway, the adjustment on the Graco seat base wasn't enough for SnG so my solution is soem binders fileld with paper. |
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Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 04, 2008 11:49 am) |
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Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 04, 2008 11:49 am)
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Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 04, 2008 11:49 am) In any event, in an accident, those binders are likely to come lose and cause the carseat to be less secure. That would be a big problem.
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Replying to: mfletou1 (Jan 04, 2008 7:17 pm) |
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Replying to: lgret13 (Jan 04, 2008 6:45 pm) For anyone who is familiar with the Graco bases, there are only rear anchors to attach using LATCH or vehicle belt. When you tichen them down, the seat cushin is compresed further increasing the angle. Also, if someone hits my vehicle in the rear, the front of the car seat could lift up. Given the contour of the seat and how much I tighten the strap, I'm not worried about the binders. There are other loose objects in the vehicle like a snow brush, daiper bags, portable elctronics, etc that I'd worry about in an accident before my binders sandwiched between the seat and car seat base.
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Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 07, 2008 9:44 am)
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Replying to: lgret13 (Jan 07, 2008 6:55 pm) |
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Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 04, 2008 11:49 am) The real issue is that all car seats angle somewhat and newborn heads flap around. It even happens when they face forward. The older car seats used to have a recline adjustment but all this LATCH crap hasn't dealt with this problem. My suggestions (from an experienced mom) are to look into one of those double car seat head rings. The inner ring is removable for the bigger baby, but when very little it gives a snugger fit and reduces the head flapping forward. Make sure the adjustment straps on the seat are in the smallest and tight position. This also gives some head support. Some people roll up cloth diapers and wedge them in between the car seat ring and the baby. Also, instead of binders I would use a rolled up towel to offset the angle. In case of an accident that towel isn't going anywhere, and even if it did it would not hurt anything. Besides, it might protect your seat below from spilled milk etc. |
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Replying to: ozarkatv (Dec 30, 2007 3:45 pm) |
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