Eddie Bauer Car Seat - Not a Favorite

[nanocassiel]

Why didn't you return it?

[nanocassiel]

Why didn't you return it?

[johnokalpha]

I actually have none of these problems with this seat, but I also don't move it from car to car.

[Haynesfamily2004]

I have been a certified car seat inspector for over 7 years, and yes ridding rear facing for the maximum weight limit on the seat is BEST! My oldest child is 4 yrs, 40 1/4", 36lbs. He still rides very happy and very comfortable rear facing in a RadianXT. The rear facing weight limit on that is 40lbs. Graco and Costco are also making seats that hold up to 40lbs rear facing to support ERF (extended rear facing). BTW I too live in Las Vegas.

[lexcan]

@Haynesfamily2004 that is one short 4 year old! you sure hes only 40 1/4'' at 4 yrs old? I've got an 11 month old that's already way past that!

[SteelCity1981]

Then buy 2 if it's hard for you to move it out of one car to another. Problem solved.

[madilov11]

lol! you got spoiled with britax! thats wht you dont like it. what a difference between britax and others. britax is just the best.

[moralclores]

firefighter only get paid 28 dollars!

[jcrouch702]

ok...lol. My husband doesnt get paid 28 dollars an hour to inspect! You are totally right!! omg!

[brittanypagels]

holy cow that kid is WAY TOO SMALL to be forward facing.

[jcrouch702]

bull. she looks like she is about 2! Kids go forward facing at 20 lbs/1 year! My daughter is WAY smaller and forward facing!

[brittanypagels]

No, Kids are supposed to rear face til the limit of the seat (30-35lbs) or AT LEAST age 2 and 30 lbs. That is the newest recc. by the AAP and what is safest.

[jcrouch702]

how can that even be possible??? if you rear face them for that long, their knees will be to their chest! Thats ridiculous! My husband is a firefighter! He does car seat safety checks across the Las Vegas Valley. Someone lied to you.

[brittanypagels]

No you are an uneducated parent. Try reading the carseat manual or google extended rear facing. Kids fold their legs at any rate broken legs are better than broken necks. look at my favorites videos tons of info there also. When you know better you do better.

[snazzychicle]

No offense intended, but....... you need to study up. It seems someone has lied to you.

[MrsRCharlton]

@jcrouch702 What's uncomfortable looking to you is not necessarily uncomfortable for the child. Rear facing is safer for everyone, including adults, with the obvious exception of the driver. For children under the age of 4, it's especially important because their spines are not completely ossified and their heads are a much larger part of their body weight than someone of adult proportions. Legs being bent against the back seat is not a safety concern, and most kids that RF cross them.

[smutz82]

I got the Graco Nautlius for my 3 oldest daughters ages 3, 4 1/2, and 6, they are about 150$ and can be used for children forward facing. The AMAZING thing about the Graco is that you can use the straps until children are 65lbs! And then the carseat converts into a high back booster until the child is 100lbs! My kids LOVE the carseats and they are very comfy and can recline! I highly recommend keeping kids forward facing and using straps from 35- 65lbs! Do the research!

[MorganandEedna]

Convertable means that it goes rear facing, this is a combination seat( harness to booster)

[pingbns]

Try the Graco nautilus, mant parents and kids like it alot.

[sukirue]

I like the fact that it has a 5 point harness system, a lot of boosters are including that now and it's so much safer than just the car belt.

I know they're expensive but I am going with the Britax Regent. The kids are in the britax Marathon now and I LOVE this seat.

[boricuamom87]

I am glad you posted this. These seats are horrible. We have The Fisher Price Safe Voyager Deluxe. Absolute easy to install, easy adjusting the belt tight or loose (just push the button), so comfortable. Best seat ever.

[SummerOreosGirl]

This is so great to know! You would think they could have easily improved on this (what looks to be a great seat) model and made it more user friendly. I agree on all your points. Your daughter is beautiful! Hugs, Summer