Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Safety 1st Infant Car Seat, Black Review
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(More customer reviews)Let me start off by saying I love this carseat. I bought the pink and brown version on clearance at KMART for $17.99 UNBELIEVABLE! I bought 2! I wish I had know that you can get a great car seat at a discounted price when I had my first baby. My 6 month old daughter is very comfortable in this seat. It is a large seat but we were able to fit it rear-facing in our 2001 Mercury Sable. I am very pleased with my purchase and am tempted to go back and buy more.. though I would have no use for them. The shoulder straps were not hard to adjust and in my opinion it is very simple to use. Great deal all around.
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Monday, January 3, 2011 Combi Coccoro Flash Stroller Frame, Beige Review
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(More customer reviews)This is a good product. I purchased it with my combi coccoro and it's a good fit and it works. It's light and easy to open and close. I was a breeze to put the wheels on. For anyone who isn't sure, I swear by this flash. It's great.
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Combi Coccoro FlashThe lightweight Coccoro Flash stroller frame with the quick 3-Second Fold® accommodates the compact and colorfulCoccoro convertible car seat, folds easily and compactly and is self-standing. The carrying strap and storage basket add convenience. (Must only be used with car seat in rear facing position. Not recommended for use with other manufacturers' car seats)
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Sunday, January 2, 2011 Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat Review
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(More customer reviews)I am a first time father. Having spent many hours looking in stores and reading reviews on infant car seats, my wife and I chose this one. Here is why:
Pros - it's light, the base attachment is similar to most others
- it fits into shopping carts; the Graco swing and the Graco strollers
- it has a Winnie the Pooh cover, it also cost only $80 (or $140 in Canada)
- it has the same safety rating as all the rest etc.
- the seat can used in another car without the base and attaches nicely
Cons
- The seat belt safety clip is stored under the babies right thigh. (yes, we couldn't believe it either, so we bought some high impact foam to fix it so it was more even and soft)
- The straps tightens from the rear of the seat
- The chest harness is hard to open for a mans fingers because they are to small and for a woman's fingers because it is stiff
- The plastic shell is bulky and a little cheap feeling
- The handle is not well designed like that of the Baby Trend or Evenflo
My wife and I wondered why some many of the seats looked and felt so similar and seems to have many of the same problems. Interestingly we noticed that even though there appear to be many different brands to choose from, there are in fact only two or three different manufacturing parent companies and the brands are kept to create the impression that a healthy competitive market exist. If you take the cover off most seats and infant seats you will find most of the same plastic shells. For example Eddie Bauer, Maxi-Cosi, Quinny, Cosco, and Safety 1st are all produced by the Dorel Juvenile Group.
- The comfiest seat we found was the Chicco (and they have one that goes up to 30lbs like the Graco SafeSeat only half the weight), but it doesn't fit into a shopping cart or the Graco swing we liked. Chicco's strollers feel very solid too. Much more than Graco, Eveflo, etc.
- The easiest one to carry was the Baby Trend triangular handle, but it did not fit into things too well either and it was a little heavier.
- The more expensive brands like Peg Perego etc. have nice features but are similar to the Chicco and Baby Trend quality so the price is not justifiable.
- Evenflo has a great handle designed but their seats and strollers seem rather flimsy
I hope this helps. God bless. Paul and Flavia Beriault, Toronto, Canada
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Graco SnugRide Infant Car SeatMeet the car seat more moms rely on than any other. The top-rated Graco SnugRideTM has been thoughtfully constructed and rigorously tested for safety to help keep your baby secure from that very first ride home. Its LATCH-equipped stay-in-car base makes it easier to get baby in and out, and the easy-to-read level indicator helps ensure correct installation. Add in the removable infant head support and the EPS, energy absorbing foam, and it's easy to see why this
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Saturday, January 1, 2011 Evenflo Chase DLX Booster Car Seat with EPS Review
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(More customer reviews)I really like this car seat.My 20 month old daughter seems comfortable enough in it...she climbs in and waits for me to buckle her in.I REALLY like the harness adjustment being in the front and it's really easy to use, but the slack from it gets in the way.
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Evenflo Chase DLX Booster Car Seat Another jewel in the crown of the Evenflo booster dynasty.The Chase DLX is another safe seat that combines comfort and safety.It has all of the relevant features required of a car seat.It includes an internal harness, seat belt positioner and Comfort Touch padded armrests. A key feature is the easy front harness adjustment.Parents can pull on the adjuster up front and the harness tightens to fit the child's needs.It also features Comfort Touch padding all over the seat.A cup holder gives the child a chance to be indpendent and take care of personal space. Not especailly flashy the Evenflo Chase DLX Booster Car Seat gets the job done.It is not the shiniest jewel in Evenflo's booster crown, but it has as much value as any of the others.
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Friday, December 31, 2010 Safety 1st Vantage Combination Booster Car Seat Review
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(More customer reviews)My Grandson has been very pleased with his car seat. It is so comfortable he usually goes to sleep while in it. Good value for the price.
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Safety 1st Vantage Booster Car SeatThe Vantage High Back Booster Car Seat ensures safety and security for your child with ProTech energy absoring EPP foam, a five-point harness system, and five-position shoulder belt guides. The padded armrests, two-position adjustable headrest, and detachable cup and covered snack holders provide added comfort and convenience. The booster car seat can be used as a harnessed booster from 22-40 lbs. and a belt-positioning booster from 40-100 lbs.
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Thursday, December 30, 2010 Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat, Yellow & Orange Review
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(More customer reviews)What's the difference between this Fisher Price Yellow & Orange booster seat versus the Blue & Green one? Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat - Blue
As you can see from the pictures (but not from the product description), this less expensive Yellow and Orange version does not have the following two features:
1. an extra adjustable base to raise/lower the seat; and
2. the tray insert and cover.
We have both this Yellow/Orange one and the Blue/Green one and find that the extra features are not really necessary.Our kid actually uses the tray insert and cover as a toy.
For a 10 month old, we have the adjustable base at the highest setting on the Blue/Green one.With no additional base, she sits lower on the Yellow/Orange one, but we don't really find it to be an issue.
Otherwise, like others, we really like this product.Better than a highchair in my opinion, because you can easily wash the whole thing down when needed.And good to take to restaurants too.
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The booster seat straps onto most dining room chairs. The tray adjusts to baby's tummy, plus the tray can go right into the dishwasher after meals to sanitize. The seat is very smooth for easy cleaning, it nests and the straps can be used over the shoulder to provide great on the go portability. Measures 8.5" x 15" x 12". Weight capacity 45 lbs.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Go-Go Kidz Travelmate Review
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(More customer reviews)EDIT 11/29/09:The product description now mentions a strap that sounds like it might solve the attachment/detachment problem.I haven't seen the strap in action, but check more recent reviews to see if it's working well.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I really love the idea of this gadget.We've used on several plane trips, and it's definitely easier and more practical than bringing the carseat AND a stroller.Many people have stopped us in the airport to check it out, and our son loves riding around in it.It has great polyurethane wheels that roll over just about anything with ease, and the telescoping handle can be made long enough for the tallest parent.It's light, easy to steer, and streamlined.Our Britax Marathon fits on it beautifully and attaches securely.
However, it needs a couple of major improvements to make it worth the effort and the price.First of all, there simply MUST be a way to attach and detach the device to/from the carseat more quickly.Currently, you must attach it by twisting two long screws into their guideholes.This takes WAY too long.On just one trip, we screwed the TravelMate onto the carseat in the parking lot, then unscrewed it in the security line, screwed it back on, unscrewed it on the plane, and then screwed it back on in the jetway.This means we spent WAY too much time screwing and unscrewing those very long screws.It's even harder when the kid is asleep in the carseat.There simply MUST be a method to snap the carseat securely onto the TravelMate without frantically twisting screws on and off.It's ridiculous.Until this company comes up with a better method for attaching the carseat to the TravelMate, I would not recommend purchasing it.
Secondly, the telescoping handle is great but it feels quite flimsy.I am pretty comfortable pulling my kid along behind me, but pushing him in front of me seems risky because it feels like I'm going to snap the rails of the handle.It would be worth the extra weight to strengthen the telescoping rails and make the handle more sturdy.
In summary, this is a great idea, but wait to buy it until the company comes up with a simple snap-in to replace the screw-in attachment.
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Airplane travel with a toddler can be a challenge, but with the Go-Go Kidz TravelMate, navigating the airport becomes a piece of cake. The TravelMate is a car seat attachment that allows it to be wheeled with ease through the airport, with your child safely belted in. So, rather than carrying your child on one arm and a bulky car seat on the other, you can breeze through the airport with less hassle. It is designed for use with most convertible or toddler car seats, for babies and children up to 50 pounds.
The Go Go Kidz TravelMate offers:
Easy car seat attachment makes traveling with toddlers easy
Lightweight, compact design won't cramp your travel style
Compatible with most widely available convertible or toddler car seats
The Go-Go Kidz TravelMate is compatible with a variety of convertible/toddler car seats.
View larger. How It Works
The Go-Go Kidz TravelMate quickly and easily attaches to most convertible or toddler car seats. It has 5-inch wheels and a telescopic handle for easily wheeling your child in his or her car seat. Since the FAA strongly recommends that children under 40 pounds use a car seat for air travel, the TravelMate saves you the hassle of hauling your car seat -- and your active toddler, plus all your gear -- through the airport. The TravelMate's wheels detach easily for passing through airport security X-ray machines. The handle features four-position adjustability, ranging from 28 inches to 50-1/2 inches for maximum versatility. And at only five pounds, the TravelMate won't bog you down if you're trying to travel light. In fact, it makes a compact package: it folds flat for easy storage, measuring just 28 x 17 x 5 inches (H x L x W) when closed and 50-1/2 x 17 x 5 inches (H x L x W) when open.
Safe and Secure
You can rest assured that your child will be safe and comfortable while you whiz through the airport with your TravelMate. Its wide, rubber wheels provide a stable, smooth ride, and it is designed for compatibility with most widely available car seat models.
Award-Winning Innovation
The Go-Go Kidz TravelMate has received many awards, including the 2006 JPMA Innovation Award; the iParenting Media Award for Greatest Products of 2006; the Best Product of the Year for 2006 from Fit Pregnancy; and the Preemie Cool Stuff Award.
- Go-Go Kidz TravelMate Compatibility
The Go-Go Kidz TravelMate is compatible with most widely available car seats, including:
Britax (Advantage, Boulevard Decathlon, Diplomat, Freeway (UK Version), Marathon, Regent, Roundabout, and Wizard)
Cosco (Alpha Elite Apex Booster, Alpha Lux Convertible, Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite, Alpha Sport Vantage Booster, High Back Booster, and Summit High Back).
Eddie Bauer (Deluxe 3 in 1 Convertible, High Back Booster, and Summit Booster)
Evenflo (Big Kid Booster Car Seat, Chase LX, Generations Booster, Harness Booster seat, Titan Deluxe , Titan V, Tribute VLX, Tribute 5 Delux, Triumph, Triumph Advanced LX, Triumph Advanced DLX, and Vanguard)
Fisher-Price SafeVoyage
Graco (ComfortSport, Nautilus 3-in-1, Platinum Cargo Booster, Toddler SafeSeat (step 2), and Treasured CarGo)
Maxi Cosi Priori
Recaro Como Convertible
Safety 1st (3-Phase and Enspira)
Sunshine Kids (Radian 65 and Radian 80)
Note: the TravelMate is not compatible with the following seats: Britax Parkway Booster; Combi Koluk High back booster; Cosco Scenera; Graco Turbo Booster; Safety 1st Intera; and Recaro.
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