Car Seat Laws Changing

by | Feb 5, 2013 | Baby Gear, Safety

Next year a new law will go into effect about NOT using LATCH for older children. Apparently LATCH cannot handle more than 65lbs. This is the combined weight of your child and the car seat. If I add my oldest daughter’s weight + the car seat, it comes out to 63lbs. 

Amazon Drop Again on Summer Infant Baby Monitor $179.48

by | Feb 4, 2013 | Amazon, Baby Gear

Another drop on this baby monitor. Summer Infant Baby Touch Digital Color Video Monitor for $179.48
I love Summer Infant and this is an even better price than a couple days ago.
BabyTouch Digital Color Video Monitor
At a Glance:
  • Digital, 3.5″ color LCD video monitor with touchscreen interface to remotely control camera
  • Pan, scan, and zoom camera with infrared LED’s enabling automatic night vision
  • Works with up to three additional cameras for monitoring multiple children/rooms
  • Automatic channel selection with range up to 400 feet
  • Powered by batteries or AC adapters for portability
  • Monitor features belt clip, built-in kickstand, and sound activated lights
Note that Amazon changes prices often. So the price can change.

Amazon: Britax Boulevard in Caitlin for $233

by | Feb 3, 2013 | Amazon, Baby Gear

Britax Boulevard 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat Seat, Onyx

Product Features

Color: Caitlin
  • True Side Impact Protection to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion, and contain the head, neck and body while keeping them in true or aligned
  • Base with SafeCell Technology designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat
  • Integrated steel bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
  • Energy Absorbing Versa Tether features a staged release tether webbing to slow the forward movement, reducing the crash forces reaching the child, and a two point attachment to minimize forward rotation while anchoring the top of the child seat
  • HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard System) Chest Pads provides resistance to forward movement in the event of a crash
Special Shipping Information: This item ships separately from other items in your order.

Sales on Ergo Carriers

by | Feb 3, 2013 | Amazon, Baby Gear

ERGObaby Organic Baby Carrier, Green River Rock for $84.06

I borrowed one for my second child. And it was great. It me perfectly and was so easy to use. We didn’t buy one with our first child because it didn’t fit my husband (6ft), but I was so glad to have one with Baby 2.

This is a great price for Ergos. They are rarely on sale and they are often over $100.

Ergo Baby Carrier in Camel  for $83.87

Ergo Baby Carrier Grey for $90.12
This is the one I would pick

Amazon: Graco Nautilus $129

by | Jan 31, 2013 | Amazon, Baby Gear, Deals

I can’t believe the Graco Nautilus is still on sale for $129. I would say between $119-$129 are great prices. It’s a great seat and really is the end of the seats you’ll need because it goes into a booster and then a backless booster. In NY, the law is 7. In MD, the law was 8. Either way, I have a few years before car seats will no longer be needed. I have one of these in each of our cars. Love the cup holder. Wish there were two. My only complaint is they redesigned it and it’s difficult for my 4 3/4 year old to buckle herself in. I of course always tighten her, but I love giving her the independence to try to help out.

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat, Matrix

Product Features

Color: Matrix
  • 3-in-1 multi-mode car seat for longer use; 20-100 pounds and 27-57 inches
  • EPS, energy absorbing foam for effective impact energy management and steel reinforced frame for durability
  • 3-position recline helps keep your growing child comfy on your many journeys together
  • Rigorously crash tested to meet or exceed US safety standards; side impact tested for occupant retention solely with the built-in 5 point harness system
  • Five-point harness car seat from 20-65 pounds that converts to a belt-positioning booster from 30-100 pounds and finally converts to a backless booster from 40-100 pounds
  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging