tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post8401456473889419883..comments2024-03-26T09:26:29.609-07:00Comments on Do They Have Salsa in China?: A little gotcha you might not know about some booster seatsM3http://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-60045957002584061942010-06-24T16:16:57.476-07:002010-06-24T16:16:57.476-07:00Wouldn't it be nice if they would tell you on ...Wouldn't it be nice if they would tell you on the box what cars these seats will or won't work in?! We had MAJOR issues getting AJ a new seat since he was too tall for the one we had (and pretty mach all of them that had a 5 point harness) but not heavy enough for a booster. The first seat we bought couldn't go in our car at all. It took 3 car seat checks, consults with 6 different car seat experts, going to 8 different stores, buying 2 different seats and about 1/2 of my sanity to find a seat that was safe for my tall skinny 3 1/2 year old!<br /><br />2 Weeks later we realized our 9 month olds seat couldn't go in our truck rear-facing. We took 2 cars camping because it was just easier... I am still working up the courage to sort that one out!<br /><br />Thank you so much for the tip! I'll be sure to keep it in mind if we need to buy a booster.<br />-Jen-AandAsMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257558953336258257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-16188330331626595242010-06-24T07:42:47.030-07:002010-06-24T07:42:47.030-07:00Wow, thanks for the great info. I'm sure it w...Wow, thanks for the great info. I'm sure it will come in handy someday, especially since I own the same minivan. Alas, you have just made me realize that when we fly to Florida in August we will be carrying both the full-size Britax car seat and the Graco bucket as I'm pretty sure that the two year old is still a tad small for a backless booster, though I should double check.Elizabethhttp://greyautumnrain.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-89173047737832613842010-06-23T15:29:32.317-07:002010-06-23T15:29:32.317-07:00Yep, the reviews (from all the bloggers) are sched...Yep, the reviews (from all the bloggers) are scheduled to go live in July.M3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-59528170551270554032010-06-23T11:54:24.474-07:002010-06-23T11:54:24.474-07:00http://www.carters.com/carters/Doctor-Dress-Up-Pj%...http://www.carters.com/carters/Doctor-Dress-Up-Pj%27s/V_342-167,default,pd.html?dwvar_V__342-167_color=Blue&start=1&cgid=carters-toddler-boy-clearance<br /><br /><br />The girls NEED these pj's!!!Lisahttp://www.goldeelox9.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-43873162286567421102010-06-23T10:16:11.961-07:002010-06-23T10:16:11.961-07:00Really helpful info - thanks for saving me a trip!...Really helpful info - thanks for saving me a trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-90660286961648465402010-06-23T08:20:53.052-07:002010-06-23T08:20:53.052-07:00Are you going to do a review from your McDonald...Are you going to do a review from your McDonald's trip?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-37237300527058139222010-06-23T07:26:52.170-07:002010-06-23T07:26:52.170-07:00I was THRILLED when my kids were old enough/big en...I was THRILLED when my kids were old enough/big enough for a booster. The biggest drawback was that they had no "sides" to rest their heads on when they slept. This prompted many stops to adjust their head/neck & drove me crazy. My twins are now in regular seatbelts - thank goodness!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-89776803575497726212010-06-23T06:33:02.755-07:002010-06-23T06:33:02.755-07:00I'm so glad you shared that. We have the exact...I'm so glad you shared that. We have the exact same van as you guys, so this info. will come in handy in about 6 more pounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-48453960370155254022010-06-23T06:20:52.094-07:002010-06-23T06:20:52.094-07:00You inspired me to check the regulations for Canad...You inspired me to check the regulations for Canada (in case any one wants to know):<br /><br />"... When should I use a booster seat?<br />Children under the age of eight, who weigh 18 kg or more but less than 36 kg (40-80 lbs.), and who stand less than 145 cm (57 ins. or 4 ft. 9 ins.) must travel in a booster seat that meets the CMVSS..."Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928833345926156641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-87099221674896239942010-06-23T06:05:06.348-07:002010-06-23T06:05:06.348-07:00Wow, thanks for the info! Soon I will need one of...Wow, thanks for the info! Soon I will need one of these for Naomi (if she ever gets to 40 pounds (lol). She's 40 inches and 32 pounds.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928833345926156641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-81757936723869578272010-06-23T04:57:07.357-07:002010-06-23T04:57:07.357-07:00Interesting! I had no idea!Interesting! I had no idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-4160764844127592712010-06-23T00:07:17.612-07:002010-06-23T00:07:17.612-07:00You know, I never realized that the Graco ones had...You know, I never realized that the Graco ones had the cut corners. A few years ago, a Target nearby clearanced the backless ones for something ridiculous like $4 each, so I bought one as a spare. Both kids were kind of small for it at the time, but just in case, I figured it would come in handy. We use it as F's spare now, if she goes with friends, etc. She's just not big enough for a seatbelt, even though she's almost 8 (only 44lbs). Ben, well, he's kind of wiggly for it, I keep him harnessed for my own sanity. ;o) I seriously covet the Clek's right now. Faith only fits her Regent or a booster, so my options are limited and the Clek impresses me.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442430456657585722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-21465522601926254832010-06-22T20:53:31.028-07:002010-06-22T20:53:31.028-07:00It constantly amazes me how well designed all the ...It constantly amazes me how well designed all the Graco stuff seems to be, given their penchant for using cheap materials to keep their prices down. We have a Phil&Ted stroller, which is supposed to be high end, but it's so much kludgier than our Graco.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-50369557449918869212010-06-22T20:19:04.047-07:002010-06-22T20:19:04.047-07:00Great info! I did the same thing with LiLi while ...Great info! I did the same thing with LiLi while traveling. I only take her booster seat. They are so light and much easier to travel with! I also LOVED your P.S. at the end. Very funny in a subtle way. <br /><br />I also want to add about the height and weight. In Ohio, the height and weight was just increased. Some of LiLi's friends had to go BACK to booster seats because they no longer meet the requirements. LiLi was slightly happy about a few that made fun of her before. <br /><br /> <br /><br />"Children younger than 8 OR less than 57", must use a booster seat."<br /><br />This site might help-<br /> http://www.elitecarseats.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=car_seat_laws<br /><br />Hope that helps.<br /><br />Sharynrunninggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559799486394394805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-62542548473114701842010-06-22T20:17:03.983-07:002010-06-22T20:17:03.983-07:00Sorry, I just had a moment of cognitive dissonance...Sorry, I just had a moment of cognitive dissonance imagining cabs with *seat belts*. God bless the USA.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10383760837701581819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-19567125590066161882010-06-22T19:47:21.759-07:002010-06-22T19:47:21.759-07:00I'm going to ditto the no boosters on flights....I'm going to ditto the no boosters on flights. Last time we flew, we were told no. Tucked fine in the overhead compartment. A small bungee cord can attach it nicely to your carry-on with wheels, so you just gotta pull it around.Susanhttp://www.potandkettle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-55023950616475415422010-06-22T19:39:36.266-07:002010-06-22T19:39:36.266-07:00Hi Julie,
Yep, if you want a booster in cabs you&#...Hi Julie,<br />Yep, if you want a booster in cabs you'd have to lug it around with you -- unless you request a cab with a carseat (you'd have to phone ahead and wait, not just hail a cab on the street). A whole lot of folks just use the cab seatbelts (depending on what state you're traveling in, cabs can be exempt from the "have to be in booster seats until xx age or xx pounds law), but it's totally up to each parent. Anywhere that we've rented a car and carseats, by the way, they've just handed us the carseats and we had to install them ourselves. I think they don't want to take any legal responsibility for the installation.M3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-15977780156678851262010-06-22T19:33:49.527-07:002010-06-22T19:33:49.527-07:00Great info to tuck away for later. For this trip ...Great info to tuck away for later. For this trip to your place Hannah will still be in her bucket (just at height limit and waaaay under for weight) so I won't need to carry her big Britax with me. Phew!! Next time I'll do some pre-travel weight lifting to carry her Britax to your place! :o)<br /><br />My parents have a Honda Odyssey too and also use a Graco for my nieces and nephews.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-30568983696030532692010-06-22T19:26:27.546-07:002010-06-22T19:26:27.546-07:00You weren't compensated for this post?
that D...You weren't compensated for this post?<br /><br />that DOES IT!!!<br /><br />I now have to quit reading your blog.<br /><br />not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-41980365568437296912010-06-22T19:08:19.860-07:002010-06-22T19:08:19.860-07:00So far when we've traveled, we've rented c...So far when we've traveled, we've rented cars with carseats included, but later this summer, we're going to New York where we'll be cabbing it so I'll bring the booster. Here's my question though, if we're sightseeing and will be taking a few cabs during the day, are we just stuck carrying the booster around with us or am I missing something here?? I don't really want to lug that thing around with us all day... maybe I'll bring a stroller to put the booster in!lol<br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-53216495275020890172010-06-22T18:17:32.006-07:002010-06-22T18:17:32.006-07:00Good to know! We travel with our backless booster...Good to know! We travel with our backless booster (and have done so in the past)... No clue if its angled or not, but we sat him in the back (bench seat) bc we had the baby and one of the grandparents in the captain's chairs in the middle. Will go check on this ASAP! Thanks!Anihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513687544829152823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-86220587342760860822010-06-22T17:50:32.316-07:002010-06-22T17:50:32.316-07:00Thanks for sharing what you have discovered!
I al...Thanks for sharing what you have discovered!<br /><br />I also wanted to say that I am sorry that you feel the need to add disclaimers because of some of the negative comments you received on other posts. I personally think it is great that you are so open and share your family with everyone. Unfortunately I guess this also leaves you open to those who feel they are in a position to critcize others. Thank you for being so open and sharing your big and small adventures. I enjoy reading your blog and check daily for new posts! :)Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837885675285207242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-356669293187786132010-06-22T16:26:25.328-07:002010-06-22T16:26:25.328-07:00Very good to know! Caroline is still in her 5-poin...Very good to know! Caroline is still in her 5-point harness seat. It's a larger one than the standard for toddlers. But a 6 years old, she's still only 42 lbs so I can't let her just sit on the regular seat and use the seatbelt.<br /><br />Oh, and on my flight to Dallas, I saw a mom carrying the big heavy carseat for her son and showed her the website for CARES for next time. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014999447222122396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-74006195979058960532010-06-22T16:15:40.023-07:002010-06-22T16:15:40.023-07:00Hi Elaine,
Hm, that's a tough one! At 34 pound...Hi Elaine,<br />Hm, that's a tough one! At 34 pounds our girls were still way below the max height for the CARES so it was easy. Not sure what I'd do at that weight and height... For us now, we just use the airplane seatbelts and Ro and Ree are finally big enough (and calm enough) to stay in their seats and always keep the belt "low and tight." (I laugh because they like to repeat that saying back to us now if we forget to put on *our* seatbelts) Anyhow, they're big enough that we don't have to worry about them slipping under the seatbelts any more.M3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-28460639931918077632010-06-22T15:57:35.847-07:002010-06-22T15:57:35.847-07:00Clek Olli is my pick for booster seats... I own 4....Clek Olli is my pick for booster seats... I own 4. They are great with the integrated rigid latch system- these are the only boosters that do not move around... they are safely secured with no falling behind the seat! And... they weigh nothing... and come with a detachable strap so the kids can carry them on their own.Rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458139628615352630noreply@blogger.com