Recaro Baby seat

[j.garner]

Has anyone seen these before im having my first baby and came across it heres a link to them. http://www.recarochildseat.com/RECARO-Como-G2.pro

i guess there not csa approved. so not legal in canada does anyone know what the best brands are for baby seats out there.

[JAYMEZ]

Tunerworks had one.

If you want a good baby seat , go to the Bay , they are pretty good prices.. Ive got two from there. Just remember to get Dark Colors.. kids love to spill everything on them , they get dirty FAST.

[SilverGS]

Everyone seems to say the Peg Pergo car seat is the safest.

[dirtsniffer]

my sister in law has a car seat that doubles into a stroller and has a handle, pretty cool.. Maybe a common feature but what do i know

[Madspinner]

yeah we have one that it comes out of the car and attches into the stroller, Walmart has some good ones. Our new car seat is a eddie bauer .

[5000Audi]

what do you need a convertable or just front facing? i picked one up al walmart for my daughter the other week for like $79 bucks and its a convertable

[j.garner]

I think a convertable would be the best bet im looking at britax brand now. my wife has been looking at user reviews and almost everyone gives them a 5/5 probably going to be hard too convince her other wise. Does anyone on here have one from this brand. Also anyone know a good place to look for a crib.?

[94boosted]

This one looks very well bolstered so if you took your car to the track with the baby in the back seat it should be fairly comfortable :dunno:


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: JK

[JC Civic]

I have the Britax Marathon. It has amazing reviews both online and from people I know in person that have it. I can't compare it to anything else since it's the only carseat we have other then the bucket seat we used when he was little, which made life much easier and I would recomend for a newborn. I do love our Marathon.

My friend has both a marathon and a cheaper one and she says without a doubt she loves the marathon way more. It was easier to install, felt more sturdy and her daughter looked more comfortable in it.

Some other popular and well rated convertable seats are:
Britax Boulevard
Sunshine Kids Radian
First Years True Fit

As for cribs it depends on what you want to spend. People like the ikea crib. Walmart, Zellers, The Bay, Sears and Babies R Us all have cribs at similar prices. Don't pay full price though, they always go on sale. Or you can more up to the expensive cribs at places like E-children. Personally the only one I wouldn't buy is a storkcraft since they have been recalled a few times in the last couple years.

[j.garner]

lol the recaro seat looked pretty cool but i tihnk im going to go with a britax. kids are expensive but am really excited this is going to be my first. any tips for a new dad? seems like there are alot of dads on the forum here.


Oh a mod can move this to general if they want seems to have strayed away from general car talk.

[2EFNFAST]

Does it really matter if it's not CSA or whatever approved? My mr10 lexan windshields arn't dot/tc/whatever approved and they're 100x superior to any glass on the market.

[codetrap]

We have a Britax Roundabout that we used, and it was great if you're not looking to have one that's a bucket style. If you're looking for one that's a removable bucket in a base, then Chicco Keyfit rates very high.

As a matter of fact, we're just finished with our Roundabout, so if you're interested in it, I'm sure we could make a mutually satisfactory deal. :)

[Will@STRD]

U can't acutally use Recaro in Canada as it is not CSA Approved
I got the Pre Perego from Bo Babe I think my wife said it has one of the best safey rating on it and you can attach the car seat into the stroller; but the consequence is that the car seat is really heavy compare to other brands and it only seat up to 22lbs (most other brand is higher I believe) If u decide to buy from Bo Babe u get 5% off if u sign up for the membership card

[baygirl]

You should consider Britax travel system. Say your wife wants to go to the mall, and the baby falls asleep on the way. Instead of having to take the baby out of the car seat, you just take out the seat, and hopefully baby keeps sleeping. And if you have 2 vechicles, you can buy an extra base, instead of having to transfer the carseat. When you look for a stroller, it's a good idea to get one that fully reclines, and if possible a reversible handle. As for advice, you and your wife should make a rule for after the baby comes-whatever you say in the middle of the night when you are both sleep deprived, can't be held against you the next day. As for right now, remember she is busy growing a human being, so what she says goes.

[KandabashiDevil]

Recaro's are super crazy!

The suede they use is nicer than the suede in my cars' Recaro seats :rofl: They are extremely hard to get, but the price on them is really reasonable.

[nonlinear]

wow thats cool that you having kid but it wood be really nice if youcent your kid to good school where thay taut good engrish it wood really help there ability to diel with society.

[Kardon]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
Does it really matter if it's not CSA or whatever approved? My mr10 lexan windshields arn't dot/tc/whatever approved and they're 100x superior to any glass on the market.

Word, who needs some sort of testing done when it comes to baby seats, its all about being different man.

[Sykes]

Originally posted by j.garner
... but am really excited this is going to be my first. any tips for a new dad? seems like there are alot of dads on the forum here.



I came across www.beingdadusa.com and downloaded their free eBook (link on the right hand side of the page). I found it pretty insightful - there's some really good info in there :thumbsup:

Short clip on new dads (from the same site)
L3j1ltaJims

[JordanEG6]

I believe KAOS on Beyond bought one while back IIRC.

[Clever]

We had the Peg Perago that attached to our stroller for the first 6 months, we now have the Britax boulevard I think, go check out Kazc Kids or E- children most of our stuff came fr those two stores. And a great book to pick up would be "Healthy Sleep Habits" by Weisbluth. Definitely helped us out. Also, Radian car seat have a steel frame so they are a little heavy, probably not for you but the wife might have a hard time, and make sure you secure the baby in properly, if you get pulled over with a car seat most often than not they will inspect if the baby is in there properly if not you get tickets and have to attend a training course/ seminar, fun stuff....

[kevie88]

I have a recaro baby seat and love it. It's really big however, if you haven't got a large vehicle it won't work very well in a rear facing app. I'm going to wait till I can use it in the forward facing position. Till then it will be a spare seat in the second car.

If you could see one of these seats you'd know it is infinately superior to the pieces of shit plastic fantastics we get here. The "approved" car seat we're using now is compete garbage by comparison. A real metal frame surrounded by one of the best and softest material I've ever felt, it's a real quality piece. We emailed recaro USA when we bought the seat and they told us that they have not paid the CSA standards test because the market was too small and with the massive cost involved to pass Canadian standards it would take 10 years plus to make it worthwhile. Csa standards are a joke. "Pay us eleventy billion dollars and you can destribute your products here!!"

We have the sigmo tormo model. Beautiful car seat and I'm looking forward to using it daily.

On a side note, there is probably going to be harmonization between CSA and US standards soon.

[2EFNFAST]

Originally posted by kevie88
We emailed recaro USA when we bought the seat and they told us that they have not paid the CSA standards test because the market was too small and with the massive cost involved to pass Canadian standards it would take 10 years plus to make it worthwhile. Csa standards are a joke. "Pay us eleventy billion dollars and you can destribute your products here!!"


That's what I figured.

If it's good enough for the US, it's good enough for us here.:thumbsup:

[Zero102]

For people recommending car seats, could you also post where you got them and approximately what you paid? We are expecting a little one this June, and my wife's parents insist on buying us a car seat but want our input on what to get.

[j.garner]

Originally posted by kevie88
I have a recaro baby seat and love it. It's really big however, if you haven't got a large vehicle it won't work very well in a rear facing app. I'm going to wait till I can use it in the forward facing position. Till then it will be a spare seat in the second car.

If you could see one of these seats you'd know it is infinately superior to the pieces of shit plastic fantastics we get here. The "approved" car seat we're using now is compete garbage by comparison. A real metal frame surrounded by one of the best and softest material I've ever felt, it's a real quality piece. We emailed recaro USA when we bought the seat and they told us that they have not paid the CSA standards test because the market was too small and with the massive cost involved to pass Canadian standards it would take 10 years plus to make it worthwhile. Csa standards are a joke. "Pay us eleventy billion dollars and you can destribute your products here!!"

We have the sigmo tormo model. Beautiful car seat and I'm looking forward to using it daily.

On a side note, there is probably going to be harmonization between CSA and US standards soon.


Did you have any issues with shipping or customs when you bought the baby seat from recaro usa.?

[dexlargo]

Originally posted by j.garner
any tips for a new dad? seems like there are alot of dads on the forum here. I never realized how important sleep was until I had six months of no sleep.

The best advice I could give any parent before a baby comes is to attend this seminar (http://raymondparenting.com/seminars/) called "Sleep from the Start". For my first kid it took six months of absolute hell before we found about this lady and learned how to get our kid to sleep through the night. For our second kid, we went again a month before the due date just to get a refresher. Our second kid was a breeze compared to the first because we got sleep. Also, when your kids get good sleep, they seem to be much happier, less fussy babies when they are awake.

Go to the course and do the things you're taught. Your life will be so much better for it.

[kevie88]

Originally posted by dexlargo
I never realized how important sleep was until I had six months of no sleep.

The best advice I could give any parent before a baby comes is to attend this seminar (http://raymondparenting.com/seminars/) called "Sleep from the Start". For my first kid it took six months of absolute hell before we found about this lady and learned how to get our kid to sleep through the night. For our second kid, we went again a month before the due date just to get a refresher. Our second kid was a breeze compared to the first because we got sleep. Also, when your kids get good sleep, they seem to be much happier, less fussy babies when they are awake.

Go to the course and do the things you're taught. Your life will be so much better for it.


I must be the only guy on earth whose baby sleeps through the night.. He goes down around 11:30pm and will sleep straight thru till 7am or so. He's been doing it ever since we brought him home, he's nearly seven weeks now. :dunno:

[xrayvsn]

Originally posted by kevie88
I have a recaro baby seat and love it. It's really big however, if you haven't got a large vehicle it won't work very well in a rear facing app. I'm going to wait till I can use it in the forward facing position. Till then it will be a spare seat in the second car.

If you could see one of these seats you'd know it is infinately superior to the pieces of shit plastic fantastics we get here. The "approved" car seat we're using now is compete garbage by comparison. A real metal frame surrounded by one of the best and softest material I've ever felt, it's a real quality piece. We emailed recaro USA when we bought the seat and they told us that they have not paid the CSA standards test because the market was too small and with the massive cost involved to pass Canadian standards it would take 10 years plus to make it worthwhile. Csa standards are a joke. "Pay us eleventy billion dollars and you can destribute your products here!!"

We have the sigmo tormo model. Beautiful car seat and I'm looking forward to using it daily.

On a side note, there is probably going to be harmonization between CSA and US standards soon.

+1

I have 2 Recaros for my kids, but now they are utilized in their booster seat mode.

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[slinkie]

Originally posted by Kardon


Word, who needs some sort of testing done when it comes to baby seats, its all about being different man.


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[dexlargo]

Originally posted by kevie88
I must be the only guy on earth whose baby sleeps through the night.. He goes down around 11:30pm and will sleep straight thru till 7am or so. He's been doing it ever since we brought him home, he's nearly seven weeks now. :dunno: You might not be the only one, but from the people that I know, you're definitely in the minority. I know people with 3 year olds who are still waking up 3-4 times a night! Take a second to appreciate how good you have it!

[kevie88]

Originally posted by dexlargo
You might not be the only one, but from the people that I know, you're definitely in the minority. I know people with 3 year olds who are still waking up 3-4 times a night! Take a second to appreciate how good you have it!


I thank my lucky stars every day, trust me haha

[kevie88]

Originally posted by j.garner



Did you have any issues with shipping or customs when you bought the baby seat from recaro usa.?

Sorry I missed your question! No, there were no problems with customs but I had to have the seat sent to my mother-in-law in Seattle and then she forwarded it to us. The retailer wouldn't ship to us directly.

[codetrap]

Originally posted by dexlargo
You might not be the only one, but from the people that I know, you're definitely in the minority. I know people with 3 year olds who are still waking up 3-4 times a night! Take a second to appreciate how good you have it!

Our almost 2 year old is going to bed around 7:30-8pm and sleeping through till around 6:30 am. I'm pretty happy about that most days.

[quadracer111]

DAD TIP:
Dont be over protective, but be protective.
Show interest in what your kid is doing, and don't make a big deal over the little things. Tell them what they did was wrong and forget about it. Don't hold nothing on them, its hard on the kid..

[jdmakkord]

Originally posted by quadracer111
DAD TIP:
Dont be over protective, but be protective.
Show interest in what your kid is doing, and don't make a big deal over the little things. Tell them what they did was wrong and forget about it. Don't hold nothing on them, its hard on the kid..

Ok 1994, thanks tips. :rofl:

[Zero102]

Originally posted by quadracer111
DAD TIP:
Dont be over protective, but be protective.
Show interest in what your kid is doing, and don't make a big deal over the little things. Tell them what they did was wrong and forget about it. Don't hold nothing on them, its hard on the kid..

Do you always search for random 1 1/2 month old threads to make useless contributions of cliche sayings?