OHbaby! Forums : Convertible car seats

OHbaby! Forums : Convertible car seats https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:08:46 +0000 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:57:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11715 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : I wouldn't go for a P&T,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=249253&title=convertible-car-seats#249253 Author: Slingbabies
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Posted: 19 November 2007 at 9:57pm

I wouldn't go for a P&T, go for a S&S or Hipod (ideally), or the Cosco Touriva as a person above has- the 16kg Rearfacing weight limit is fantastic - my 2.9 year old is still RF in his.

Anyways, things to look for are a long 'life', front and rearfacing tethers (in an Aussie seat), tall back, and one that actually fits in your car :) If you go to Baby Factory and smile sweetly at them, they may let you try a few. (But be choosy about the 'advice' they give, I have had a few interesting comments!

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Happy carseat shopping!]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:57:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=249253&title=convertible-car-seats#249253 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : We have a safe n sound meridian...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=242267&title=convertible-car-seats#242267 Author: My3Sons
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Posted: 06 November 2007 at 4:38pm

We have a safe n sound meridian and it is fantastic!!! Is still in fantastic condition after 2 kids.

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:38:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=242267&title=convertible-car-seats#242267 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : Wow great timing! We've just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=242233&title=convertible-car-seats#242233 Author: arohanui
Subject: 11715
Posted: 06 November 2007 at 3:45pm

Wow great timing! We've just recently decided we're going to get a convertible carseat too so I'm very interested in these replies.

Does anyone know anything about Phil & Teds??]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:45:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=242233&title=convertible-car-seats#242233 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : Well I have aMother's Choice...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=241866&title=convertible-car-seats#241866 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 11715
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 9:39pm

Well I have a Mother's Choice and haven't had any problems with it in the 3 years it has been in use. Yes it is a little shorter than the others but it still does its job, and my very tall boy was still fine to sit in it up until a month ago.

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:39:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=241866&title=convertible-car-seats#241866 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : We've got a Safe n Sound,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=241721&title=convertible-car-seats#241721 Author: luna
Subject: 11715
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 7:12pm

We've got a Safe n Sound, and haven't had any problems with it from day one .. it's great.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:12:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=241721&title=convertible-car-seats#241721 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : Inlaws got us a Safe n sound and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=234328&title=convertible-car-seats#234328 Author: kebakat
Subject: 11715
Posted: 23 October 2007 at 7:45pm

Inlaws got us a Safe n sound and its great!]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:45:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=234328&title=convertible-car-seats#234328 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : I've heard that Mother's...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=234322&title=convertible-car-seats#234322 Author: busymum
Subject: 11715
Posted: 23 October 2007 at 7:36pm

I've heard that Mother's Choice are cheap and nasty - the safety bar can snap, go figure!

I have found the Safe n Sound (Guardian or similar) the best on the market for size, adjustability, and price.]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:36:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=234322&title=convertible-car-seats#234322 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : I have also heard really good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=233938&title=convertible-car-seats#233938 Author: Nic01
Subject: 11715
Posted: 23 October 2007 at 11:45am

I have also heard really good things about Safe & Sound ones.
From experience, I would avoid the IGC/Go Safe/Mothers Choice ones, unless you've got a fairly short child. They are perfectly fine as far as car seats go, but are quite a bit shorter in the back than others & we found that Matthew outgrew them really quickly because he was too tall - like by 18 months, we had to get something else for him! We've got a Cosco one in our other car & it's got a really high rear facing weight limit, so he's actually still rear-facing in that one. ]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:45:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=233938&title=convertible-car-seats#233938 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : If you PM CRS she may be able...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=233904&title=convertible-car-seats#233904 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 11715
Posted: 23 October 2007 at 11:13am

If you PM CRS she may be able to help ya. Wealth of knowledge that one!]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:13:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=233904&title=convertible-car-seats#233904 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : Safe and Sound seem to be a firm...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=233902&title=convertible-car-seats#233902 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 11715
Posted: 23 October 2007 at 11:11am

Safe and Sound seem to be a firm favourite.

I've got a Guardian and it's good... there are a few threads around though. I'll try find them and bump for ya.]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:11:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=233902&title=convertible-car-seats#233902 <![CDATA[Convertible car seats : What's good? Recommendations?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=233886&title=convertible-car-seats#233886 Author: Mikaela
Subject: 11715
Posted: 23 October 2007 at 10:53am

What's good? Recommendations? Types to avoid? All advice appreciated!]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:53:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11715&PID=233886&title=convertible-car-seats#233886