Re: Slightly OT: Car seat Quandry

December 23, 2007

we used to have 2 volkswagon beetles (the new ones). then when sydney

was 5 mo old we sold one and got a prius (bigger, but not big). we

really only used the infant carrier in the beetle and that was tight.

we put our marathon in there once or twice, but I wouldn't recommend

it. However I would think a roundabout would be okay. But britax seats

are expensive, so if money is tight you can probably find something

more affordable. We got the marathon because sydney is big and we

didn't want her to outgrow it too fast (at 2 years she's already 33

lbs). But with a small car I would get one that only goes up to 40

(so it will be smaller) and then deal with another seat later.

Also I love your story about the midlife crisis, 14 year old and new

baby. I'm pretty much the oldest mom of a 2 year old I know :-)

-christine

23 mo starband grad

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> Its funny the car seat question came up, I am looking for a car seat

> but the question I have is " Anyone drive a small car? "

> I having a 14 year old and being told I could not have anymore

> children went into a slight midlife and bought a Monte Carlo. My sons

> father walked out about the time we found out he needed therapy for

> tort and may need a helmet. So now I have a tiny car no money to trade

> in and need a reasonably priced car seat that will fit. Got to love

> life's challenges, any ideas on what kind of seat might fit the best

> will be great. Right now we have a cheap walmart one and its a pain,

> possibly because its just too big and used and looks like the previous

> heathen put gum in the latch. I must say have not noticed any

> problems with the helmet and this seat, we drive over 90 miles back

> and forth to our appointments every two weeks and he has had no

> problems with it.

> Dawn

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