Tips on Choosing a Car Seat for a Bigger Baby

Are your child's legs starting to hang over the end of that rear facing car seat, making their legs all squished up looking? Then it might be time to buy a forward facing car seat. This can be a very confusing question: Is your baby old enough or weigh enough to be put into a forward facing car seat? I like to go on line to http://www.parenting.ivillage.com to get a lot of my information. They say that your child should be at least 20 lbs and 1 year of age. So if your child meets those requirements then, yes, it is time for that forward facing car seat. Now the question is, which one should you buy? There are a lot of different kinds of car seats out there, so let me give you a couple of options to chose from.

1.Cosco Scenera 5-Point Convertible Car Seat.
This car seat can be used as a rear facing car seat then changed into a forward facing one. You can buy this at Wal-Mart for $49.84. The fabric is machine washable. It has a one-hand front release push button. This is the one I used when my daughter was at that age. I never had any trouble with it and the price was right for me. I still have it and it can be used if I ever decide to have another child.

2.Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3 in 1 Car Seat
If you aren't in a big hurry to buy a car seat or just don't have the time to go out and find one, then here is a great website where I found this great car seat. http://www.babyage.com. Here you can go online to buy your car seats along with various other baby stuff. No matter if you buy 1 thing or 50 things, you're entire order ships for $7.95!! This car seat is actually on sale for $99.99, original price $199.99. This converts from a rear-facing to a forward facing to a booster seat. By far the best type to get is the 3 in 1 in my opinion. Only have to buy once!! Only wish I would have thought of it!!

3. Graco Comfort Sport Convertible Car Seat
This is a great car seat that can be bought at Target for $79.99. This can be used from newborn age to toddler age. It features 5-Point Harness, Built-In Head Support, 2-Piece Chest Clip. Easy to Read Level Indicator for Proper Installation, Recline Level Indicator, Lift-Up Lever Adjustment, Up-Front Adjustment, LATCH Anchor System. Also has a cup holder on it. If this is something you would like, then here's the target web page. http://www.target.com

4.Britax Boulevard Click n Safe Child Restraint Car Seat-Riviera
This car seat can be bought at Toys 'R Us for $329.99. If you buy it from the Toys 'R Us website, http://www.toysrus.com , then you have 90 days to pay and a free shipping credit for new bill me later customers!! The Click & Safe feature is an audible aide to help determine when the harness is secure by clicking when the harness straps are snug. This car seat has deep side walls and head support to provide advance protection if you are hit from the side. Very easy installation and easy to move from one car to another.

Now that we have went over some various convertible car seats, I'm going to tell you of a couple of booster seats that you will need either now or in your future.

1.Compass - Folding Booster Seat, Blue
This booster seat is sold at Wal-Mart for $59.88. You can easily move this seat from car to car or simply fold it up and store in the trunk!! The folding feature does not sacrifice safety or comfort. This booster has been Side Impact Tested and comes with EPS foam to enhance protection of your child's head. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5430281 To see this product simply click the link!!

2.Evenflo - Big Kid No Back Booster Seat, 2-Pack
This booster is ideal for twins or the busy parents who don't have the time to keep switching the seat from car to car. Why not have two? I know that's what I did!! You can buy this booster seat at Wal-Mart for $34.92. Fits children between 40 and 100 lbs and up to 57 inches tall. The flip out cup holder and storage department will let them be able to keep up with that drink or little toy!!

3. Recaro Vivo Lite Booster Child Car Seat - Carbon
This booster seat can be bought at Toys 'R Us for $89.99. This is for children 3-8 years of age.Vivo Lite Booster Child Safety Seat - one hand, single button adjustment, aluminum reinforced structure, side impact protection, washable cover 6 headrest positions. Also as stated above you can have 90 days to pay for this booster seat! http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2932238#prod_prodinfo

4. Teddy Bear Booster
This booster seat can be bought online at http://www.onestepahead.com for $89.95. This booster seat was scored best in crash tests. Adjustable shoulder and lap belt positioners ensure that your vehicle's 3-point seat belts are correctly placed across your child's chest and pelvis. Reinforced head/neck support provides extra protection, and side wings hold kids upright when sleeping. This booster seat is shipped directly from the manufacturers so will take around 3-4 weeks to be delivered.

I hope that these reviews help you a little on deciding which is best for your child. I do know that all the car seats are designed to keep your child safe!!