https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:36:23 +0000 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:54:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7935 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=154081&title=need-a-new-carseat#154081 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 7935
Posted: 02 June 2007 at 1:54pm

We just bought a Nania from baby city for $200 but you get 10% off if your a member. It has a tether strap and its quite tall and it turns into a booster. ]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:54:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=154081&title=need-a-new-carseat#154081 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=154055&title=need-a-new-carseat#154055 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 7935
Posted: 02 June 2007 at 12:22pm

you guys are funny - but we are also looking at s n s seats so this has been helpful for us too....thank you!]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:22:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=154055&title=need-a-new-carseat#154055 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153922&title=need-a-new-carseat#153922 Author: CRS
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:58pm

busymum wrote: oops 11pm! Time for bed (no wonder it's getting cold LOL)

Off to bed with you! LOL Enjoy your long weekend :)]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:58:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153922&title=need-a-new-carseat#153922 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153918&title=need-a-new-carseat#153918 Author: busymum
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:52pm

oops 11pm! Time for bed (no wonder it's getting cold LOL)]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:52:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153918&title=need-a-new-carseat#153918 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153916&title=need-a-new-carseat#153916 Author: busymum
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:51pm

You couldn't really tether that and have the comfy straps as well I know how to get a tether though... the old car seat! I think I might just go somewhere local, can try out the seat and/or take it back if probs, and probably won't get any cheaper than over a long weekend anyways. That way I can see exactly what I'm getting and try Briona in it too. Actually I think I've probably decided on the Galaxy. It's the best value for the best price (IMO), and Safe n Sound come up pretty often in recommended lists.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:51:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153916&title=need-a-new-carseat#153916 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153910&title=need-a-new-carseat#153910 Author: CRS
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:43pm

busymum wrote: Hey what about a Phil & Ted's?

You could, but they don't have tethers (which I STRONGLY recommend especially for forward-facing children). They are tether strap compatible apparently but I'm not sure how one would go about getting a tether for it. Does make you wonder why it's so cheap though! Check the manufacture date if you do get one of them. I don't have much experience with these seats but would definitely suggest that you try it in your car first to make sure it fits. It's probably no more comfortable then one of the Safe-n-Sound seats above. And definitely, if you do decide to get one of these have a tether strap added.

HTH! :)]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:43:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153910&title=need-a-new-carseat#153910 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153904&title=need-a-new-carseat#153904 Author: busymum
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:38pm

Hey what about a Phil & Ted's?]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:38:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153904&title=need-a-new-carseat#153904 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153901&title=need-a-new-carseat#153901 Author: CRS
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:32pm

busymum wrote: Do you ever go offline?

What is an "offline?" ohhh to be fair my computer pops up when I get an email LOL]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:32:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153901&title=need-a-new-carseat#153901 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153899&title=need-a-new-carseat#153899 Author: busymum
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:26pm

Do you ever go offline? ]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:26:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153899&title=need-a-new-carseat#153899 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153896&title=need-a-new-carseat#153896 Author: CRS
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:17pm

busymum wrote: That's interesting Emma, cause I have a Guardian already and figured the Mother's Choice ones were basically the same model in a different suit! I'm glad I've checked on here now

Structurally there isn't much difference between the Galaxy and Guardian other then the base (which isn't a safety feature, just for ease of use, especially when rear-facing which is irrelevant for you of course). A Galaxy or Safekeeper would be just fine, especially if you're on a tight budget and they're only going to be used forward-facing. Do check out online shops for competitive prices. Some even offer free shipping!

ETA: Just saw your last post. The Galaxy & Safekeeper aren't exactly "padded", they're about as "padded" as the Guardian. If you wanted something padded you'd want to look at something perhaps like the Royale but it might not suit your budget (approx. $359 depending on where you go). What's different about the royale is that apart from some additional padding, it also has a sun canopy, messy mat, little pockets of netting on the side (for toys, which I never used anyway! (the pockets)) it has a push button harness adjuster, great ease of use feature. What also sets it apart from the Galaxy/Safekeeper/Guardian is the EPS foam on the "side wings" for added side impact protection (it absorbs some of the energy in an accident, when the head etc hits the sides of the car seat). Of course, this is out of your budget though! So the other seats will do/be just fine!

Edited by CRS]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:17:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153896&title=need-a-new-carseat#153896 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153893&title=need-a-new-carseat#153893 Author: busymum
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:08pm

Ok CRS more details as requested

I already have a 3yo in a booster seat and a baby in a convertible (Guardian). Briona's seat is the one that needs replacing. She's about 11kg, and almost 2 years old. But in saying that, if the Guardian (that Kryssi is in - she's 4 1/2 mos) remains the best rear-facer I have and I have another baby in a year's time (not planning yet but just in case!) then I'll want to keep that one for the new baby and bump up the girls: Kryssi in the one I plan to buy now; Briona in the booster and Hannah... well I'll have to decide depending on her height and age at the time.

Budget... well this was unexpected so I didn't actually have a budget for it! Under $300 I'd say, I'd like to get the cheapest thing that isn't crap.... which looks like it might be the Safe n Sound Galaxy Classic for $249. KMart in Palmy North have that one and also will match prices (not sure if in Palmy or NZ) so I'm keeping that in mind

Because we have more children in mind I want to get something that will last but I'm not gonna spend heaps on frills. Something I've learnt though is that a 2-3yr old, once out of nappies, slims out and becomes quite aware of padding or not. So it needs to be comfortably padded.

Oh - and we have a mummy van so not many issues with size/space.

Edited by busymum]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:08:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153893&title=need-a-new-carseat#153893 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153892&title=need-a-new-carseat#153892 Author: busymum
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 10:00pm

That's interesting Emma, cause I have a Guardian already and figured the Mother's Choice ones were basically the same model in a different suit! I'm glad I've checked on here now ]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:00:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153892&title=need-a-new-carseat#153892 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153860&title=need-a-new-carseat#153860 Author: CRS
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 8:34pm

Maya wrote: You'd think I'd learn - but I still ended up getting the same models for the gremlins as they were so much cheaper, figuring I'd upgrade them to the AlphaOmega when they were 2 or so, but then when the car got stolen the Baby Factory couldn't supply replacements so we ended up with the Safe n Sound Guardians - muuuuuch nicer!

Good choice! :D]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:34:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153860&title=need-a-new-carseat#153860 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153857&title=need-a-new-carseat#153857 Author: Maya
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 8:31pm

CRS wrote: Maya wrote: The stabiliser bars on them also buckle fairly quickly when used forward facing. We had one for Maya and when it's forward facing the stabiliser bar folds underneath but the weight of the child causes the stabiliser bar to warp. I rang the Baby Factory about it and they said they replace the stabiliser bars for $25 and that it happens fairly frequently with these models. Eek! Good to know. I've not noticed it before but it's pretty hard when you're on your feet and rushed of course LOL. Thanks for sharing though. They're safe.. but ugh.. just personally I do not like them at all!

You'd think I'd learn - but I still ended up getting the same models for the gremlins as they were so much cheaper, figuring I'd upgrade them to the AlphaOmega when they were 2 or so, but then when the car got stolen the Baby Factory couldn't supply replacements so we ended up with the Safe n Sound Guardians - muuuuuch nicer!]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:31:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153857&title=need-a-new-carseat#153857 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153824&title=need-a-new-carseat#153824 Author: CRS
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 7:02pm

Maya wrote: The stabiliser bars on them also buckle fairly quickly when used forward facing. We had one for Maya and when it's forward facing the stabiliser bar folds underneath but the weight of the child causes the stabiliser bar to warp. I rang the Baby Factory about it and they said they replace the stabiliser bars for $25 and that it happens fairly frequently with these models.

Eek! Good to know. I've not noticed it before but it's pretty hard when you're on your feet and rushed of course LOL. Thanks for sharing though. They're safe.. but ugh.. just personally I do not like them at all!]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:02:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153824&title=need-a-new-carseat#153824 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153816&title=need-a-new-carseat#153816 Author: Maya
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 6:56pm

CRS wrote: Hiya busymum I will say one thing though, stay away from the Mothers Choice/Babywise/GoSafe seats. It's not because they're unsafe (they are definitely safe) it's just that they have very short shells so children outgrow them earlier by height compared to most other seats. They also only rear-face till 9kg although that's not a problem for you since you're only using it forward-facing.

The stabiliser bars on them also buckle fairly quickly when used forward facing. We had one for Maya and when it's forward facing the stabiliser bar folds underneath but the weight of the child causes the stabiliser bar to warp. I rang the Baby Factory about it and they said they replace the stabiliser bars for $25 and that it happens fairly frequently with these models.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:56:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153816&title=need-a-new-carseat#153816 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153804&title=need-a-new-carseat#153804 Author: CRS
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 5:57pm

Hiya busymum

I can help with some product suggestions if I know the age/weight/budget that you're working with :)

I will say one thing though, stay away from the Mothers Choice/Babywise/GoSafe seats. It's not because they're unsafe (they are definitely safe) it's just that they have very short shells so children outgrow them earlier by height compared to most other seats. They also only rear-face till 9kg although that's not a problem for you since you're only using it forward-facing.

If I have those details I can help ya out with some suggestions :)]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:57:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153804&title=need-a-new-carseat#153804 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153798&title=need-a-new-carseat#153798 Author: busymum
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 5:41pm

Okay have been window shopping this arvo and here's the options:

EvenFlo? forward facing/upgrades to booster (9kg-45kg) $299
Guardian (which is actually what I have for Kryssi) $329
Mother's Choice spot print - the standard one that Farmers have $215
Mother's Choice Civic $219
Mother's Choice Nomad $179 (currently sold out so I don't know what it's like)
Mother's Choice Corvair (basic but shaped headrest) $239
Safety First $189 (didn't seem well padded)
Safe n Sound Galaxy Classic $249

All the convertibles are cheaper than the forward facer at Baby Factory, so I might as well have a convertible. So it seems there will be a short list of:

Safe n Sound Galaxy Classic $249
or a Mother's Choice one ($179-$239)

Anyone have a Mother's Choice?Nomad and spot print Corvair

Edited by busymum]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:41:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153798&title=need-a-new-carseat#153798 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153676&title=need-a-new-carseat#153676 Author: 11111
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 2:19pm

I have an awsome one for Alan will ahve a look for the brand name but was only 200 and really awsome.   Got it from baby factory.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:19:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153676&title=need-a-new-carseat#153676 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153612&title=need-a-new-carseat#153612 Author: busymum
Subject: 7935
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 11:41am

Ok we need a new carseat, don't have a lot in the budget, don't need a rear-facing one. (It's for Briona. Hannah's in a booster, Krystiana is in a Safe n Sound convertible).

What are your recommendations, preferred choices, etc? Are forward facing carseats actually available and cheaper than convertible, as one would presume?

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:41:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7935&PID=153612&title=need-a-new-carseat#153612