Is he ever big ... tall that is. He has outgrown his infant carrier at 26 inches, but at 15 pounds he isn't ready for a booster. He isn't even 4 months old yet!! We bought a convertible made for 5-40 pounds, but it does not fit securely in the van. Now I'm thinking we may get another infant carrier that will last to 30 inches and as many pounds. What an ordeal! Any moms have good advice?
Matty is getting closer to sitting up, loves reading books, chews on anything he can, and is very ticklish. Sometimes he giggles, but more often just grunts. He is so like his daddy. This week the two of us are leaving Joshua on his own and heading to California. Matthew can't wait to meet his Uncle Gary, Aunt Jennille, and cousin Caleb!
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Hmmm... you should be able to get that seat securely fitted, even rear facing. How about taking it to the fire department for a professional install? They do wiggle a little, but are still secure.
Have fun in Cali!
I'm going to agree and disagree with Rachel - yes, the fire dept may be able to get a better install than you, but no, not all seats install well in all cars. Here's a great resource for checking vehicle compatibility: http://www.carseatdata.org/
I very highly fecommend the new TrueFit convertible seat. I was going to shell out the big bucks for the highly rated Britax, then found the TrueFit which has so many great features, including generous upper weight and height limits: http://www.learningcurve.com/wps/portal/truefit/video
Picky picky Jenna! Maybe not ALL cars, but the mini van is made for car seats :) I'm going to check out that link, I am so sick of Ainsley's vomit ridden convertible!
I called Graco and the nice man gave me some tips to get the seat in there better. I think we'll look for a fancier model (maybe the TrueFit as Jenna reccommended) and use the Graco in Joshua's car. Decisions decisions ...
Good for you calling Graco! Jenn Murphy, you hung out with her after my wedding, called Graco because she didn't like the fabric cover on her car seat (it didn't clean well) and they sent her a different one free of charge. She also called because their compact stroller was too big for her civic and they sent her a different one. So if Graco has a model that may be a better fit they may comp it for you.
I have one more suggestion!! I recommend taking the car seat to your local highway patrol or state trooper office (I don't know which one you have there) They offer free installation and often times if it won't install properly they will give you a voucher to send to the car seat manufacturer for a refund. Also might as well have them install it because they will be the one to ticket you if it is done incorrectly :)
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