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I need to fit 3 carseats in a 2010 Dodge Avenger. Right now I have a 2 yr old weighing 26 lbs in an evenflo "chase" convertible carseat and a 9 month old weighing 17 lbs in a Evenflo infant carseat. I Have a new baby coming in the beginning of July. Hopefully the 9 month old will be big enough to put in a convertible carseat. Does anyone know where I can go (maybe online) to figure out how to fit 3 carseats in my car? With the seats I already have there is not much room.
Answer
You can go onto car-seat.org
From there you can search for successful 3 acrosses of car seats. Many have been done and have been successful. You can also post your info :)
Kids can use convertible car seats from birth, as long as the convertible car seat has a low minimum weight limit (of 5 lbs) and a low harness height of 7 inches. Many convertibles come with infant inserts in them. Convertible car seats can be installed rear facing up to 30 degrees from vertical which can help achieve more leg room for the driver and passenger. The 45 degree rule only applies to newborns and other children without head and neck control.
Since your 2 year old only weighs 26 lbs, I would highly recommend that you continue to rear face him (or her) much longer. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to rear face a child until at LEAST 2 years of age. Many kids can make it to age 3 and for some smaller kids to age 4. Kids are 5 times safer rear facing! Rear facing is the safest method of travel. A child under age 2, should NEVER be in a front facing car seat. If you were in a crash of low speed, I can guarantee you that your child will suffer from severe injury, if not death. If you were to front face before age 2, I can guarantee that your child will suffer from broken legs and/or a broken neck! In fact, broken legs are the most common injuries for front facing children. When a child is front facing, the child's legs fly forward, hitting the driver or passenger seat in front of him. Regardless of weight, a child under age 2 doesn't have the bone density to take the force of a crash.
If you aren't going to turn your 2 year old back to rear facing, then ALWAYS use the top tether provided by the car seat. All car seats have this and all cars manufactured after 2002 have a factory installed top tether anchor. All you do is attach the top tether (a strap connecting the back top half of a car seat) and hook it on the tether anchor and tighten. It takes literally 5 seconds. Federal standards for head excursion without the top tether is 32" and 28" with the top tether. If you were to measure this in your vehicle, you may notice that 32" runs into the driver or passenger seat, and that 28" make be cutting it VERY close.
the latch system (to hook a car seat to the car with the metal hooks on the car seat to the anchors factory installed in the car) can only be used in the outboard seating positions unless your vehicle's owner manual says specifically that this can be done. This is because on the outboard positions the lower anchors are connected by a metal bar for reinforcement. The center seating position may or may not have that reinforcement. This means in most cars, you cannot install a car seat with latch in the center seating position.
It is most preferred to have the forward facing child in the center seating position because the rear facing children are much safer. If you can install the forward facing child in the center seating position with less than one inch of movement (rock solid install is better), then have the child sit front facing in the center. The center seating position is 43% safer than the outboard seating positions
A rear facing car seat is outgrown when ONE of the following happens:
-the child has hit the maximum weight limit of the seat
-the child's head is 1 inch away from the shell
Torso height is the height from the child's bum to the very top of the head, when the child sits crossed legged against the wall. Many car seats have shell heights of about 23 inches and have weight limits of 40 lbs. Overall height (from head to toe) doesn't determine when a child outgrows a car seat.
The Diono Radians are very narrow car seats. They are so narrow that having one of them will help you fit 2 other car seats across. The R120 and RXT both have a rear facing weight limit of 45 lbs, and a forward facing weight limit of 80 lbs with a 17.5 inch top slot for the harness. Despite being narrow, it can take up a lot of room front to back because of its tall shell. Diono has created a foam wedge that will adjust the angle of the child seat. It may help take up less room front to back. Before you buy any car seat, make sure that you try it in your vehicle!
As a side note, the Evenflo chase is not a convertible car seat- it is a combination seat. A convertible car seat converts from rear facing to front facing and a combination seat converts from front facing with the harness and then the harness is removed and the seat is used as a booster. (A booster seat positions the adult seat belt correctly on a child).
Car crashes are the leading cause of injury, disability, and death for children under 12 years of age in the United States.
You can go onto car-seat.org
From there you can search for successful 3 acrosses of car seats. Many have been done and have been successful. You can also post your info :)
Kids can use convertible car seats from birth, as long as the convertible car seat has a low minimum weight limit (of 5 lbs) and a low harness height of 7 inches. Many convertibles come with infant inserts in them. Convertible car seats can be installed rear facing up to 30 degrees from vertical which can help achieve more leg room for the driver and passenger. The 45 degree rule only applies to newborns and other children without head and neck control.
Since your 2 year old only weighs 26 lbs, I would highly recommend that you continue to rear face him (or her) much longer. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to rear face a child until at LEAST 2 years of age. Many kids can make it to age 3 and for some smaller kids to age 4. Kids are 5 times safer rear facing! Rear facing is the safest method of travel. A child under age 2, should NEVER be in a front facing car seat. If you were in a crash of low speed, I can guarantee you that your child will suffer from severe injury, if not death. If you were to front face before age 2, I can guarantee that your child will suffer from broken legs and/or a broken neck! In fact, broken legs are the most common injuries for front facing children. When a child is front facing, the child's legs fly forward, hitting the driver or passenger seat in front of him. Regardless of weight, a child under age 2 doesn't have the bone density to take the force of a crash.
If you aren't going to turn your 2 year old back to rear facing, then ALWAYS use the top tether provided by the car seat. All car seats have this and all cars manufactured after 2002 have a factory installed top tether anchor. All you do is attach the top tether (a strap connecting the back top half of a car seat) and hook it on the tether anchor and tighten. It takes literally 5 seconds. Federal standards for head excursion without the top tether is 32" and 28" with the top tether. If you were to measure this in your vehicle, you may notice that 32" runs into the driver or passenger seat, and that 28" make be cutting it VERY close.
the latch system (to hook a car seat to the car with the metal hooks on the car seat to the anchors factory installed in the car) can only be used in the outboard seating positions unless your vehicle's owner manual says specifically that this can be done. This is because on the outboard positions the lower anchors are connected by a metal bar for reinforcement. The center seating position may or may not have that reinforcement. This means in most cars, you cannot install a car seat with latch in the center seating position.
It is most preferred to have the forward facing child in the center seating position because the rear facing children are much safer. If you can install the forward facing child in the center seating position with less than one inch of movement (rock solid install is better), then have the child sit front facing in the center. The center seating position is 43% safer than the outboard seating positions
A rear facing car seat is outgrown when ONE of the following happens:
-the child has hit the maximum weight limit of the seat
-the child's head is 1 inch away from the shell
Torso height is the height from the child's bum to the very top of the head, when the child sits crossed legged against the wall. Many car seats have shell heights of about 23 inches and have weight limits of 40 lbs. Overall height (from head to toe) doesn't determine when a child outgrows a car seat.
The Diono Radians are very narrow car seats. They are so narrow that having one of them will help you fit 2 other car seats across. The R120 and RXT both have a rear facing weight limit of 45 lbs, and a forward facing weight limit of 80 lbs with a 17.5 inch top slot for the harness. Despite being narrow, it can take up a lot of room front to back because of its tall shell. Diono has created a foam wedge that will adjust the angle of the child seat. It may help take up less room front to back. Before you buy any car seat, make sure that you try it in your vehicle!
As a side note, the Evenflo chase is not a convertible car seat- it is a combination seat. A convertible car seat converts from rear facing to front facing and a combination seat converts from front facing with the harness and then the harness is removed and the seat is used as a booster. (A booster seat positions the adult seat belt correctly on a child).
Car crashes are the leading cause of injury, disability, and death for children under 12 years of age in the United States.
Taking my truck on a 2,000 mile trip?
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I'm making a round trip that's gonna add up to about 2,000 miles and I'm taking my 93 Explorer, it's only got 53K Miles on it and seems to be running fine. What all should I check to make sure it won't break down on the way? I won't have a ton of money on me to get it fixed if anything goes wrong.
Jesse, are they free? And do you think they'd lie to me like alot of car places do so they can get $$$? lol
Answer
Lets start with MY Car Travel Checklist:
1. Planning your road trip close to the summer months is nice, but if you're going during July and August, be prepared for crowds at the national parks and other popular destinations and make your reservations early. Camping Check List
2. Service your car and have a mechanic ok your car for the long trip.
3. Bring tools, extra fan belt, quart of oil, gallon of water, Hand Wipes, flash light, tire pressure gauge (check tire pressure often), car manual, garbage bags, tire chains if expecting snow, matches, can opener, pillows, babies special items, Vector Power Inverter, cooler & picnic items. Picnic Tips Picnic Supplies Folding Table & Folding Chairs
4. Check your spare tire and make sure you use your car jack to make sure it works & if all the cars tires can be removed.
5. Have a Road Emergency Kit with jumper cables and a gas can. Survival Books
6. Each person should have there own set of car keys. Don't forget a Portable First Aid Kit, and some Sun Screen & Lip Balm.
7. Buy a Rand McNally 2010 The Road Atlas and maybe buy Driving Software to find campgrounds and points of interest along your chosen route. Try a Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator but also have maps just in case the GPS stops working but also to verify the routes your taking because GPS systems are not perfect.
8. Find out if there are any special events happening along your route that you might want to see or avoid. News Papers Events
9. American Automobile Association (AAA) is a good place for resources. If you become a member you might be able to get some discounts at certain places. Automobile driving links to check for road closures and safety tips
10. Make reservations to campgrounds or Hotels if needed.
11. Make a list of things and gear that you might need. Recommended Gear.
12. A few days before you leave, pack your car with all your gear to see if everything will fit.
13. Follow the rules and regulations of the places you are visiting and always be nice to the small town locals.
14. Make a Travel Check List.
15. Cell Phone & charge cord. Check with your cell phone provider to see if you have coverage in the places you are visiting. Write down and input emergency phone #s into your cell phone of the places you're visiting, hotel phone #, tour group phone #, car rental phone # & the airlines 800 # in case of flight changes, embassies, police, hospitals & your doctor to name a few.
Travel Cell Phones and GPS Rentals Wireless solutions for over seas
16. Leave plenty of extra time on your trip to be spontaneous. Try to avoid driving in congested areas during rush hour traffic.
17. Driving long distances is tiring so take breaks and share the driving. Also bring things to entertain yourselves, like music, games, toys for kids and a journal to write about your trip. Bring a camera too.
18. Bring your sense of humor and be prepared to get under each others skin because not sleeping good, not eating good and being out of your comfort zone makes everyone a little more susceptible to irritations from travel mates. So be aware that this is usually unavoidable even on short trips. Talk about these moments before you leave. Stay safe and stay in control. Enjoy.
Lets start with MY Car Travel Checklist:
1. Planning your road trip close to the summer months is nice, but if you're going during July and August, be prepared for crowds at the national parks and other popular destinations and make your reservations early. Camping Check List
2. Service your car and have a mechanic ok your car for the long trip.
3. Bring tools, extra fan belt, quart of oil, gallon of water, Hand Wipes, flash light, tire pressure gauge (check tire pressure often), car manual, garbage bags, tire chains if expecting snow, matches, can opener, pillows, babies special items, Vector Power Inverter, cooler & picnic items. Picnic Tips Picnic Supplies Folding Table & Folding Chairs
4. Check your spare tire and make sure you use your car jack to make sure it works & if all the cars tires can be removed.
5. Have a Road Emergency Kit with jumper cables and a gas can. Survival Books
6. Each person should have there own set of car keys. Don't forget a Portable First Aid Kit, and some Sun Screen & Lip Balm.
7. Buy a Rand McNally 2010 The Road Atlas and maybe buy Driving Software to find campgrounds and points of interest along your chosen route. Try a Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator but also have maps just in case the GPS stops working but also to verify the routes your taking because GPS systems are not perfect.
8. Find out if there are any special events happening along your route that you might want to see or avoid. News Papers Events
9. American Automobile Association (AAA) is a good place for resources. If you become a member you might be able to get some discounts at certain places. Automobile driving links to check for road closures and safety tips
10. Make reservations to campgrounds or Hotels if needed.
11. Make a list of things and gear that you might need. Recommended Gear.
12. A few days before you leave, pack your car with all your gear to see if everything will fit.
13. Follow the rules and regulations of the places you are visiting and always be nice to the small town locals.
14. Make a Travel Check List.
15. Cell Phone & charge cord. Check with your cell phone provider to see if you have coverage in the places you are visiting. Write down and input emergency phone #s into your cell phone of the places you're visiting, hotel phone #, tour group phone #, car rental phone # & the airlines 800 # in case of flight changes, embassies, police, hospitals & your doctor to name a few.
Travel Cell Phones and GPS Rentals Wireless solutions for over seas
16. Leave plenty of extra time on your trip to be spontaneous. Try to avoid driving in congested areas during rush hour traffic.
17. Driving long distances is tiring so take breaks and share the driving. Also bring things to entertain yourselves, like music, games, toys for kids and a journal to write about your trip. Bring a camera too.
18. Bring your sense of humor and be prepared to get under each others skin because not sleeping good, not eating good and being out of your comfort zone makes everyone a little more susceptible to irritations from travel mates. So be aware that this is usually unavoidable even on short trips. Talk about these moments before you leave. Stay safe and stay in control. Enjoy.
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