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Topic: Car seats
Posted By: Roksana
Subject: Car seats
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 12:22pm
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Hi Guys, I know we did a pram discussion....now can we do one on car seats?
We have been looking around and we are confused! 
We saw a GO Safe brand (which my hubby liked) and Safe-n-sound brand (which I liked), Go safe has a 6 year warranty while safe-n-sound has 5 years warranty. Both say birth to 18kg. I have a 2000 Mitsi S/W and I don’t know what kind of car seat to buy???? HELP!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 12:33pm
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The most important things to remember I think are that they can be used at birth the maximum weight limit and that it can be placed in a rear facing position. Which Acc now recommend for the first year instead of the first 6 months.As long as it carries a NZ certificate of safety the rest really comes down to personal choice. ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 12:34pm
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I forgot the other option you have is you can always ring plunket and see which ones they endorse. ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 12:53pm
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I bought a Safe n Sound which said up to 18kg, but had to replace it when it was damaged when my car got broken into. The lady at the baby factory told me the stabiliser bars often need replacing on that model. I ended up buying an evenflo Apollo which is from 6 mths to 36kg and converts to a booster, coz looking at the 'up to 18kg' ones, Maya was nearly too tall for them and she is only just two and weighs 12 kg. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
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Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: melz
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 1:28pm
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Not really too important to get a from birth one as is often easier to rent a capsule from baby factory and then you can get the clip-on wheels. That way, when they are asleep in the car you don't have to disturb them if you want to go shopping or whatever.
We were lucky and got a birth-4yrs car seat for $25 under a scheme in West Auckland. |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 1:34pm
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Gosh that's good huh? Why can’t we have schemes like that?
See I saw the capsule at baby factory......but wasn’t sure. They said it is $105 for 6 months and you get $40 back when you return it. Good deal! As I said....I am confused! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 2:42pm
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I'd say definitely get a carseat that goes from birth and hire a capsule. Hannah was in the capsule for 4 months and by that time her legs were hanging out the end of it!
The carseat we have now is a Safe'n'Sound Guardian, which is the model Emma said that the stabilising bars often need replacing. I don't think mine needs replacing yet, but I could see how easy they would be to break if you were removing the carseat from the car a lot. I don't think it matters which carseat for which car, but make sure you figure out how to use the tether strap properly. For that you'll need to attach an anchor bolt and either drill a hole or use one that is already there. |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 2:57pm
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The lady at baby factory did say that you will need to bolt the car seat in....but most new car have that already. I haven't checked mine yet (don't know what I am looking for??).
It is so important to me that I make the right choice...after all it is the safety of my child. Any one else use these brands...any comments on good/bad experience??? We still have a few months before we buy, so any suggestions/comments would be helpful. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 3:06pm
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It cost me $20 to have an anchor point installed in my car, so that's not a major, and most carseats do need bolting in.
I agree that a capsule would be useful, we never had one for Maya, she went straight into a birth-18kg seat, which meant a lot of lifting her in and out of the carseat and waking her up unneccessarily as a newborn. Next time round we are definitely going with a capsule. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 3:24pm
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so you think a capsule is good to start with and then 6 months later buy a car seat?
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Posted By: darlinggirlk
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 3:43pm
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im renting mine through baby-on-the-move. It cost us $155 for the capsule, the base that stays in the car and it clicks into, and the snap-and-go trolley. get about $50 back when we return it. The base is really good as im in and out alot.
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 3:47pm
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$155 per month? or six months? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 4:06pm
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we had my sister's baby capsule for paris, and she got too long for it very quickly. we now rent a plunket one for her, but are looking to probably buy one some time since it will get good use from both kiddies. we got an ex-rental capsule for this baby from the baby factory, for $75.
have looked at some great car seats that go from birth upwards but it does depend on the type of car you have. In answer to your questions Roksana, 1) if you want to find which ones fit nicely in your car. pick ones you think you would like, then ask the shop assisstant to come with while you try it in your car. (just means you have to park nearby).. most are more than obliging. sometimes what you think may fit, doesn't - our first baby capsule was a little awkward cos our back seats have such a backward slope in them that it made the carseat sit very upright. 2) with the bolts, you are looking on the piece at the top behind the back seats of your car, might be the parcel tray or whatever. there should be a hole on either side that the bolt can go through - it may not be visable from the inside of the car, you might have to look at the underside of it from in your boot.. cos alot of the time you just have to cut the carpet covering it first... if you're still unsure, take it to a car dealer. hhmm actually. my partner mike works for Mitsi, lol.. I'll ask him when he gets home about it and get back to you. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 4:37pm
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Oh that would be helpful...I have a 2000 mitsi legacy cedia s/w. If that helps......
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Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 4:44pm
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We are using a plunket rental as well. We are lucky Jayden has just moved into a booster seat so that leaves his carseat for abby. ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 5:23pm
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a capsule for baby is great as opposed to the car seat, so portable and helps not having to wake baby up if you are going out - we used to put ours in a trolley when shopping... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 6:16pm
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I thought about a capsule this time even went as far as going to baby factory to buy one. Even though i had Alyssa's safe and sound in the car for Jayde. The lady at the baby factory talked me out of buying a capsule (well not really talked me out of it) Just told me that the safe and sound ones are the only car seats that exceed nz safety standards (must be the teether strap) she told me all the others were made to european or australian standards which arnt as tough as ours, doesnt really explain why we are allowed to use the others then if they dont meet our standards. Any way ive found it pretty hard with two kids. I think a capsule would have been way less hassle. And i wonder now what the differnce is betweent the standards its probably minor. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 6:59pm
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thats funny cause i thought the oz standards were tougher than ours when it came to car seats. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Xander&Harmony
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 7:57pm
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Another option to save u money is to Hire the capsule for 6 mnths then when u buy the next size seat there is one at farmers that u use from 6 mnths and doubles as a booster,it has a 5 point harness for up untill they dont need it then use car seatbelt for booster.it is on special for $159.00.why pay $100+ twice over I say. ------------- BECS http://www.sparklee.com"> 
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Posted By: angel
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 10:15pm
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Angelnz, I did a mystery shop at the Baby Factory where I had to "investigate" car seats, and I was told that Safe n Sound are the best option, as they are made in Australia who have the toughest safety standards when it comes to car seats. She also said they last for 10 years from manufacture (presuming they arent in an accident of course). We have a Safe n Sound Guardian for Ella, which we got 2nd hand. ------------- Aimee Ella - 5.5 years old! Toby - nearly 3 years old! 
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 19 May 2005 at 7:51am
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oh okay i must have gotten mixed up with where they were made. Cheers for that! Thats another thing i liked about the safensound that they last so long compared to enenflo which is only 6 years. I e-mailed evenflo about this prior to buying Alyssa's booster as i was tossing up between the safe n sound and the Appollo. I really liked the safe n sound was way more comfy. But the life span really was the deciding factor. And it only cost me $40 more as i brought it from winkalotts instead of baby factory. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 19 May 2005 at 11:54am
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that site is awesome. oh yeah - if anyone is looking for exersaucers, there are some on trademe for $100. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 19 May 2005 at 12:51pm
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wow thats cheap! Is that brand new or secondhand Janine? ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 19 May 2005 at 12:56pm
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they are ex-hire, but at the mo they are $85 and $95 with the reserve met. they close at 8.45 tonight. free shipping in nz... am trying to persuade mike into them.. they are the megasaucer ones too! ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 19 May 2005 at 6:20pm
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If Mike is anything like Rob they can be bribed, hee hee. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 19 May 2005 at 7:32pm
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no luck yet.. time is running out. argh. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 19 May 2005 at 7:39pm
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Roksana, I asked Mike about the anchorage points for your car, he said you may not necessarily have them, but if there's no parcel shelf then they could be on the floor of the boot? if that makes sense. he also said that sometimes you can get it made so that the bolt goes through the roof instead, but you'd have to possibly go to a dealer and get them to check it out. hope that helps. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 20 May 2005 at 8:45am
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Thanks Janine.....I will check my car. I have an appointment to get it serviced next month, I will ask then. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 20 May 2005 at 9:23am
| Can do it through the back of the seat as well... the booklets that come with the carseats and the booklets with the anchor bolt come with instructions on where to place the bolt. |
Posted By: angel
Date Posted: 20 May 2005 at 10:00pm
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There are a number of places you can put the bolt, ours goes down to the edge of the boot, where the boot closes. They can also go into the parcel tray, or into the floor of the boot (I think), the back of the seat, I have even seen a station wagon with 2 seats in the back, both bolted into the roof of the car. ------------- Aimee Ella - 5.5 years old! Toby - nearly 3 years old!
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 23 May 2005 at 2:30pm
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Thanks guys....its good to get opinions and suggestions.
We will hire a capsule for the first 6 months (???) and then we will buy the car seat...so plenty of time to try out different types/brands. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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