Friday, May 14, 2010

New Car Seat

Makes him look kinda small, doesn't it? Hopefully this one will last until he's big enough to not need one anymore! =)

6 comments:

Amy said...

He is so cute! We need to get Maddie a new car seat too, since hers only goes up to 40 inches and she is at 38 inches right now. Does the one you got Joshua convert into a booster? Those are the ones I am looking at.

Carina said...

Amy - Yeah, Joshua is really tall too. I'm not sure where he is now, but he was almost 38 inches in January. We've been needing a new car seat for awhile =P

Technically it already is a booster seat. You can adjust it as the child grows. The head rest rises up (pretty high, I might add--it's currently at the lowest setting) and you can remove the 5-point harness and instead use a regular shoulder strap seatbelt. I believe you can use it with a regular seatbelt from 40-100 lbs, actually.

We got it from walmart.com for $99. You can read about it at the manufacturer's website here: http://www.safety1st.com/usa/eng/Products/Travel/Car-Seats/Details/1801-22535MIL-Apex-65-Booster-Car-Seat. So far, so good! I recommend it!

Svedi Pie said...

So cute! His legs look so long in this picture!! How old are they when they don't need one anymore?

Carina said...

Shara- Yeah, he does have long legs. Look where he comes from =P

I believe car seat laws vary according to state. In Utah, children need a booster seat until age 8 or they are at least 57 inches tall. Looks like in North Carolina it's age 8 or 80 pounds, whichever comes first. I think this one should cover Joshua until he reaches that point--or at least I hope it does! =)

Brianne said...

If I remember, the law in California is age 5 or 50 lbs, whichever is later. But I've never had kids so I don't really know =P Super cute, by the way! He looks totally stylin', what with his hand up, that cheesy smile, his milk resting on his knee, and no pants on =P

kari said...

He's sooo long and lanky! But it looks like he appreciates the seat. Glad you got it. Wow--new bed, new car seat, growing like a weed! I love the smile. He does adore his milk.........