couple extra britax questions...

• 11-20-2008 9:47 AM

  blondemama4 Joined on 03-24-2008 Williamson, GA Posts 647

  couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact What is the next step? I have a graco right now, and for my next I want the britax! What is a good next carseat? Is the roundabout a good one? Also, what do you all think about buying one used? I have seen some really cute covers, and figured if I cleaned the plastic really good with disinfectant, and then put a new cover on that would be ok? But...what do ya'll think?

• 11-20-2008 9:54 AM

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  DanaMK Joined on 12-20-2005 Chile Posts 612	Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact  I love my Marathon so I always highly recommend it.  As for buying a used one, I'm leary of that because you don't know if it was in an accident or not and you just don't know how it was treated.

• 11-20-2008 9:57 AM

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  blondemama4 Joined on 03-24-2008 Williamson, GA Posts 647	Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact Good point! I didn't think about that!

• 11-20-2008 10:04 AM

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  Victoria Kiegans Mommy Joined on 10-23-2007 Decatur, TX Posts 1,402

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact A new cover would be a good idea on a used one if you knew the person that used it and the entire history of the carseat. If you don't then something could be really wrong with it and it would not be as safe. I know new ones are really expensive but isn't your child's safety worth it. I know I am going to be doing everything I can to get him a new Britax Marathon money is tight right now but that does not compare to my son's safety

• 11-20-2008 10:06 AM

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  bragababyone Joined on 11-01-2007 Dubuque, IA Posts 1,170

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact Go to britaxusa.com and they do some awesome comparisons there to help you decide what you might want next.  We are going with the boulevard becacuse of the true side impact but I would also use a marathon.  Both go up to 65 lbs so you can use it for quite awhile.  About buying one used, like the PP said I would be leary since you don't know the background.  Also carseats expire in six years so if you buy a used one you won't get as long of use out of it and probably won't be able to use it for the next baby (which we know is coming!)

• 11-20-2008 10:11 AM

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  blondemama4 Joined on 03-24-2008 Williamson, GA Posts 647

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact bragababyone: Go to britaxusa.com and they do some awesome comparisons there to help you decide what you might want next.  We are going with the boulevard becacuse of the true side impact but I would also use a marathon.  Both go up to 65 lbs so you can use it for quite awhile.  About buying one used, like the PP said I would be leary since you don't know the background.  Also carseats expire in six years so if you buy a used one you won't get as long of use out of it and probably won't be able to use it for the next baby (which we know is coming!) VERY TRUE! I didn't even think about them expiring! My friend was wanting to sell her but, it is a few years old so, good point! Thanks for the advice!

• 11-20-2008 10:18 AM

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  blondemama4 Joined on 03-24-2008 Williamson, GA Posts 647	Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact You are right...it is VERY worth it but, if you can't find the extra money then ya can't, ya know? I'm hoping to ask for donations for christmas instead of gifts for myself or hubby but, with another on the way things are extra extra extra tight! I want him to have the best but, sometimes certain situations get in your way!

• 11-20-2008 10:19 AM

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  blondemama4 Joined on 03-24-2008 Williamson, GA Posts 647

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact Victoria Kiegans Mommy: A new cover would be a good idea on a used one if you knew the person that used it and the entire history of the carseat. If you don't then something could be really wrong with it and it would not be as safe. I know new ones are really expensive but isn't your child's safety worth it. I know I am going to be doing everything I can to get him a new Britax Marathon money is tight right now but that does not compare to my son's safety Oops...I forgot to quote ya!

• 11-20-2008 11:02 AM

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  momma2erin Joined on 08-11-2007 Kingsport, TN Posts 2,047

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact Hey!  I'm not trying to highjack your post, but you made me think of a question about these convertible seats.  How can you keep a child rear facing if their legs are already hanging over the carrier???  Erin is extremely long.  Would it still be safe if their legs are all scrunched up?  I have no clue b/c most of my family and friends just put their kids forward facing when they transitioned from carrier to carseat.

• 11-20-2008 11:24 AM

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  don'tswiminthemainstream Joined on 08-31-2004 Posts 2,638

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact   momma2erin: Hey!  I'm not trying to highjack your post, but you made me think of a question about these convertible seats.  How can you keep a child rear facing if their legs are already hanging over the carrier???  Erin is extremely long.  Would it still be safe if their legs are all scrunched up?  I have no clue b/c most of my family and friends just put their kids forward facing when they transitioned from carrier to carseat. You just cross them or tuck them up on the seat.

• 11-20-2008 11:26 AM

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  bragababyone Joined on 11-01-2007 Dubuque, IA Posts 1,170

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact momma2erin: Hey!  I'm not trying to highjack your post, but you made me think of a question about these convertible seats.  How can you keep a child rear facing if their legs are already hanging over the carrier???  Erin is extremely long.  Would it still be safe if their legs are all scrunched up?  I have no clue b/c most of my family and friends just put their kids forward facing when they transitioned from carrier to carseat. Good question, and one of the first things most people think of.  Like Laura said they just cross them or scrunch them and don't mind.  If you get a chance to read my post on ERF, I know it's long but worth it, the part I copied and pasted explains about the legs as do some of the links on there.  None of my childcare kids or niece and nephew have ever complained about not having room.  In fact, I know of more kids that complain when they finally do get turned around because their legs tend to just hang then with no support and they fall asleep easily.

• 11-20-2008 2:26 PM

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  Victoria Kiegans Mommy Joined on 10-23-2007 Decatur, TX Posts 1,402

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact blondemama4: You are right...it is VERY worth it but, if you can't find the extra money then ya can't, ya know? I'm hoping to ask for donations for christmas instead of gifts for myself or hubby but, with another on the way things are extra extra extra tight! I want him to have the best but, sometimes certain situations get in your way! No I totally understand I am going to have to pull every last spare penny we have when I go to buy Kiegan a new seat I know about that extra extra tight thing goes DH and I just bought a home and we wanted Kiegan to have a great first Christmas (yes even though he won't remember it) but I think we are going to have to settle for and ok Christmas. I was totally not suggesting that you did not want your baby to be safe by any means I know on this board that we all want our babies to be as safe as possible and if I made you feel bad I am sorry sometimes things don't come out the way I intend them too ya know what I mean?

• 11-20-2008 2:54 PM

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  DanaMK Joined on 12-20-2005 Chile Posts 612	Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact  Maybe you could ask for family to pitch in together and get a carseat for your little guy instead of a bunch of little gifts from everyone?  I don't know if your family would do that but it might be an idea since money is tight.

• 11-20-2008 6:01 PM

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  Victoria Kiegans Mommy Joined on 10-23-2007 Decatur, TX Posts 1,402

  Re: couple extra britax questions... Reply Contact DanaMK:  Maybe you could ask for family to pitch in together and get a carseat for your little guy instead of a bunch of little gifts from everyone?  I don't know if your family would do that but it might be an idea since money is tight. That is a good idea! I might even ask my family to do that instead of getting him a bunch of toys he wont hardly get any use out of