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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 #280 on: November 25, 2013, 03:42:15 PM »
With 2 deals on the main page I'm trying to decide which convertible car seat to get.
I thought it was just going to be a decision between Britax (which I've used in the past) and Chicco (which seems like a nice change).
Now that Dan posted the Recardo deal I started looking into that as well.

Not really ready to start using a convertible yet, but expecting to need one by early spring, and the prices on all three seem pretty good now.  So I'm thinking of buying one now.

Any thoughts?

Chicco NextFit  ($210)?

Britax Marathon 70-G3 ($199)?

Recaro ProRIDE ($220-60)?


I'm thrilled with my Chicco NextFit, cant vouch for any others..

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #281 on: November 25, 2013, 04:23:34 PM »
I currently have this lightning deal in my cart for $122, anyone have any info on it?
http://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Alpha-Elite-Convertible/dp/B00E4HUFXW

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #282 on: November 25, 2013, 04:47:27 PM »

I'm thrilled with my Chicco NextFit, cant vouch for any others..


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Originally pruchased the Britax Boulevard 55 and returned it within 2 weeks.

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #283 on: November 25, 2013, 04:48:13 PM »
Chicco makes great carseats, no doubt.
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #284 on: November 25, 2013, 04:51:12 PM »
Chicco makes great carseats, no doubt.

...and the NextFit has a cool look as well.

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #285 on: November 25, 2013, 04:58:10 PM »
Chicco makes great carseats, no doubt.
One con is that the padded shoulder straps don't stay in place very well. Otherwise a fantastic car seat.

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #286 on: November 25, 2013, 06:04:18 PM »
NextFit is amazing.
comfortable, reclines - my 2 year old always falls asleep in it
also really easy to install

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #287 on: December 18, 2013, 07:09:09 PM »
Is there any good forward facing car seat that is compatible with the UPV or no such thing exists?

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #288 on: December 18, 2013, 07:25:14 PM »
Is there any good forward facing car seat that is compatible with the UPV or no such thing exists?
the car seat adapters on carriages (including UBV) are for infant seats, which are rear facing.
you can find infant seats (such as the amazing chicco keyfit 30) that can hold child up to 30 pounds

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #289 on: December 18, 2013, 08:20:14 PM »
the car seat adapters on carriages (including UBV) are for infant seats, which are rear facing.
you can find infant seats (such as the amazing chicco keyfit 30) that can hold child up to 30 pounds
I know (I have one), was looking for a forward one that would work with the UBV, but doesn't look like such a thing exists.

I need a forward facing car seat for SQ J, should I just try to fit the chicco as a forward facing (probably not going to work) or schlep along a ff car seat and the chicco/UBV (can't imagine doing this).

Any ideas?


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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #290 on: December 18, 2013, 08:24:09 PM »
I know (I have one), was looking for a forward one that would work with the UBV, but doesn't look like such a thing exists.

I need a forward facing car seat for SQ J, should I just try to fit the chicco as a forward facing (probably not going to work) or schlep along a ff car seat and the chicco/UBV (can't imagine doing this).
Impossible to work forward.

See here for what you need:
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/26692
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #291 on: December 18, 2013, 08:44:44 PM »
Impossible to work forward.

See here for what you need:
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/26692
Did you take your chicco too?


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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #292 on: December 18, 2013, 08:47:00 PM »
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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« Reply #293 on: December 18, 2013, 08:49:00 PM »

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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #294 on: December 18, 2013, 08:56:26 PM »
7 months.
I'd bring both, but be sure to stick the Chicco in an overhead bin or in a closet.
You are not supposed to check a carseat.
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #295 on: December 18, 2013, 09:03:41 PM »
I'd bring both, but be sure to stick the Chicco in an overhead bin or in a closet.
You are not supposed to check a carseat.
I was trying to avoid this.

It's going to be a massive pain to bring both, especially since we have a stop over and leaving the airport.

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« Reply #296 on: December 18, 2013, 09:22:15 PM »
I was trying to avoid this.

It's going to be a massive pain to bring both, especially since we have a stop over and leaving the airport.
Ain breirah.
Check the UBV.
Get 2 travelmates to make the airport part easier.
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #297 on: December 20, 2013, 12:24:06 PM »
Impossible to work forward.

See here for what you need:
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Anywhere I can buy this in store (GoGo Babyz Travelmate), as it won't make it on time for our trip.

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« Reply #298 on: December 20, 2013, 12:26:31 PM »
BBB?
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Re: Infant Carseat Master Thread
« Reply #299 on: December 20, 2013, 12:27:49 PM »
Anywhere I can buy this in store (GoGo Babyz Travelmate), as it won't make it on time for our trip.
I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Britax-Seat-Travel-Cart-Black/dp/B005CNEQK0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1387560437&sr=8-3&keywords=britax+travel

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