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Local and/or state laws regarding car seats and child restraint systems (booster seats).

New York's Occupant Restraint laws require the following:

  • Children up to the age of 4 must be properly restrained in a federally approved child safety seat that is attached to a vehicle by a seat belt or universal child restraint anchorage (LATCH) system.
  • Children less than age 4 but weighing more than 40 poundsmay be restrained in a booster seat with a lap/shoulder safety belt. However, a child safety seat that accommodates higher weights can be used.
  • Children ages 4, 5, 6 and 7 must be properly secured in an appropriate child restraint system, one for which the child meets the height and weight recommendations of the child restraint manufacturer.*
  • An appropriate child restraint system is one that meets the child's size and weight recommended by the manufacturer.
  • A vehicle's safety belt is NOT a child restraint system.
  • Children riding in booster seats must be secured with a combination lap/shoulder seat belt, NEVER secure a child in a booster seat with only a lap belt.
  • From the age of 8 until they reach their 16th birthday, children must be restrained in a seat belt whenever they ride in a vehicle. All Front seat passengers must be properly restrained at all times, regardless of age.
  • Children 12 years and younger should ride in the back seat. By simply buckling up your child in the back seat reduces his/her risk of death by 33%.

*It is recommended that booster seats be used until your child is 4 foot 9 inches tall or weighs 100 pounds.[/li][/list]


New Jersey law going into effect 9/1/2015

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #180 on: April 14, 2013, 06:51:26 PM »
Is it worth it to buy the UB in the beginning or just buy a snap and go base and later get the UB?
get the UB + carseat (and adapter)
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #181 on: April 14, 2013, 06:53:36 PM »
get the UB + carseat (and adapter)
I remember you saying you got yours for like $350, want to share the secrets? ;)

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #182 on: April 14, 2013, 06:54:30 PM »
I remember you saying you got yours for like $190, want to share the secrets? ;)
read my story..i will look for it (search iso uppabbay)

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #183 on: April 14, 2013, 07:08:31 PM »
Is it worth it to buy the UB in the beginning
Yes.
You don't really need a snap and go IMO.
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #184 on: April 14, 2013, 07:15:39 PM »
read my story..i will look for it (search iso uppabbay)

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You got lucky, but for someone that won't.

Whats the best way?

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #185 on: April 14, 2013, 07:18:03 PM »
You got lucky, but for someone that won't.

Whats the best way?
can easily get the 500 and easily get the 20% off that wpould be 350.... not luck (the luck is the last 150) the unlucky part is, im in IL for the next 6 months with a broken UB
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #186 on: April 14, 2013, 07:19:16 PM »
can easily get the 500 and easily get the 20% off that wpould be 350.... not luck (the luck is the last 150) the unlucky part is, im in IL for the next 6 months with a broken UB
Why didnt u bring it to america and switch it?
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #187 on: April 14, 2013, 07:21:50 PM »
can easily get the 500 and easily get the 20% off that wpould be 350.... not luck (the luck is the last 150) the unlucky part is, im in IL for the next 6 months with a broken UB
Where did you find it for $500. Cheapest I found it for is $620.


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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #188 on: April 14, 2013, 07:29:30 PM »
Why didnt u bring it to america and switch it?
it broke on my flight to paris on the way back.... i got a brand new one on erev pesach :-( hopefully amex will give me money back

Where did you find it for $500. Cheapest I found it for is $620.


pls email me tom, i will email you the receipt i have from allmodern.com 500$
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #189 on: April 14, 2013, 07:30:50 PM »
it broke on my flight to paris on the way back.... i got a brand new one on erev pesach :-( hopefully amex will give me money back


Did you put it in bag?
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #190 on: April 14, 2013, 07:35:34 PM »
Did you put it in bag?
like that guy on the flight....
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #191 on: April 14, 2013, 07:37:22 PM »
like that guy on the flight....
Link?  ???
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« Reply #192 on: April 14, 2013, 07:40:12 PM »
Link?  ???
thats ur job. Its in the picture thread.
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #193 on: April 14, 2013, 07:40:31 PM »
I thought the UB is top quality why is your (everyone I speak to)stroller breaking when flying? (Or is it suppose:) )


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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #194 on: April 14, 2013, 07:48:51 PM »
I thought the UB is top quality why is your (everyone I speak to)stroller breaking when flying? (Or is it suppose:) )
Because it gets thrown around. They don't care about your stroller.

It's great quality for normal use...not to be thrown around.
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #195 on: April 14, 2013, 08:09:25 PM »
Yes.
You don't really need a snap and go IMO.

Dan, this is so situational, as is the whole question of getting a 22lb car seat vs the bigger sizes. I don't know MEIR613's situation, but if you (or more importantly your wife) have to go up and down stairs and in and out of the car with the baby a lot, it can make a lot of sense to buy a 22lb with some sort of car seat carrier stroller. If the extent of your lifting is taking the stroller in and out of the trunk and the car seat from the car to the stroller, and you never have to lift the whole thing up stairs, get the biggest infant car seat you can and an adapter to use with your primary stroller. I agree with that 100%. But if you're going to have to schlep the car seat with the baby in it, as well as the folded up stroller, up and down stairs, it's worth having a light car seat and a light carrier stroller. When the baby is too big for the car seat, switch to stay in car seat and carry the baby up and down.

One thing I would recommend though for those who do want a lightweight car seat carrier. If you're getting the Keyfit, don't buy the Caddy with it. Go for the Liteway Plus, which gives you a lightweight carrier and an umbrella stroller.

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #196 on: April 14, 2013, 08:19:36 PM »
Can't argue with that!

Mind you I don't think there's a noticeable weight difference between the Graco Snugride 22 and the Chicco Keyfit 30, but the UB frame alone is about 18 pounds, so if you live up many flights that will be a pain.
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #197 on: April 14, 2013, 08:28:45 PM »
Can't argue with that!

Mind you I don't think there's a noticeable weight difference between the Graco Snugride 22 and the Chicco Keyfit 30, but the UB frame alone is about 18 pounds, so if you live up many flights that will be a pain.
The UB has good shocks...meant to be able to withstand "bumping" up the stairs.  Best to take the infant out first though.
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #198 on: April 14, 2013, 08:29:12 PM »
Can't argue with that!

Mind you I don't think there's a noticeable weight difference between the Graco Snugride 22 and the Chicco Keyfit 30, but the UB frame alone is about 18 pounds, so if you live up many flights that will be a pain.

My biggest gripe with the Graco we bought is the base, which as you mentioned is as basic and difficult as it gets. We bought an Evenflo Symphony 65 for after the Graco and it is unbelievably easy to take in and out of the car. As far as weight, even with the 22 toward the end we'd leave the seat in the car and take my son in and out. If I had to do it again I'd probably get the Keyfit 22 and the Liteway Plus I mentioned before.

I also noticed that besides for the carrier/umbrella hybrid, Chicco came out with a convertible car seat, the NextFit. Dan, you think you would've gone for that if it had been around when you were shopping?

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #199 on: April 14, 2013, 08:31:19 PM »
I also noticed that besides for the carrier/umbrella hybrid, Chicco came out with a convertible car seat, the NextFit. Dan, you think you would've gone for that if it had been around when you were shopping?

Looks nice but a bit pricey

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHPZY68/?tag=cl03f-20
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