From: ashley@osc.edu (Ashley Burns)
Subject: Re: Carseat FAQ
Organization: The Ohio Supercomputer Center
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 18:00:27 GMT

In article <Bxz5Jq.IxL@news.cso.uiuc.edu> mbutler@ncsa.uiuc.edu (Michelle Butler) writes:
>I think that there is a FAQ for this also.  Sarah has one of the infant
>seats that are for up to a 24" child or 20 lbs.  She is 24" long but
>only 13 lbs.  The straps for the shoulder start at below her shoulders
>so I am in the market for a new car seat.... What are the options of the

You want a "convertible" seat that works in the backward-facing 
position and later in the forward-facing position. Since I am doing 
this, too (and have a lot of empathy for the choosing process--yuck!),
I typed in the table I saved from the May issue of American Baby. 
They say they are for use from birth to 40 lbs. unless noted.

They recommend the 5-pt systems. They also say some systems use a
T-shield instead that latches into a crotch post. Here's their comment:
"This may seem easier to use, but some experts believe it may not be as 
effective in rollovers." They also say that the most important thing is 
that you use the carseats as they are meant to be used. And the car 
seats should be left in a rearward -facing position for the entire 
first year of life.

--Ashley Burns, ashley@osc.edu

Convertible Infant/Toddler Model--features--price

Century 5000 STE, 3000 STE--3-pt harness; armrest shield. Two crotch positions 
to accommodate growth. Three-position recline. Fabric. 5000 STE features
removable support cushions--$70-100.

Century 2000 STE--3-pt harness; T-shield. Same features as 3000 STE, but
also available in vinyl--$60-70.
 
Century 1000 STE--5-pt harness. Same features as 3000 STE,, but with
"bellows"-style buckle. Vinyl or fabric--$50-60.

Cosco 5-pt & 5-pt Deluxe--5-pt harness. Twin storage area in base; hugger
back on some models for extra support. Reclines. Vinyl; fabric on deluxe
models--$55-69.

Comfort Ride and Deluxe Comfort Ride (Cosco)--3-pt harness; armrest
shield. Same features as Cosco 5-pt. Lift-up leverl harness adjustment.
Fabric. Luxury model features pillow--$69-79.

Soft Shield (Cosco)--3-pt harness; T-shield. Same features as Cosco
5-pt. Fabric--$79.

Ultara I & Ultara I Premier (Evenflo)--3-pt harness; shield. Harness
works with standard lap belt or newer cars' shoulder-lap restraint
system. Three-position recline. Premiere includes removable
infant-support cushions and toddler pillow. To 43 lbs. Fabric--$80-100.

Ultara V (Evenflo)--5-pt harness. Same features as Ultara Premiere. To 43
lbs.--$110.

Champion (Evenflo)--3-pt harness; shield. Extra-wide seat. Reclines.
Vinyl or fabric--$66-80.

One Step & One Step Deluxe (Evenflo)--3-pt harness; shield. Reclining
seat. Deluxe model features molded base, storage compartment. Vinyl or
fabric--$50-70.

Seven Year Car Seat (Evenflo)--3-pt harness; shield. Back and base
removable to form booster seat for older child up to 60 lbs.
Fabric--$110.

Fisher-Price Car Seat and Deluxe Car Seat--3-pt harness; T-shield.
|Three-position recline. Fabric. Deluxe model has swing-down armrest and
extra padding--$75-99.

Gerry Guard SecureLock--3-pt harness; armrest shield. Continuous-locking
harness; three-position recline. Fabric--$85.

Kolcraft Traveler 700--3-pt harness; armrest shield. Two-position
recline. Vinyl or fabric--$59-79.

Kolcraft Auto-Mate--3-pt harness; T-shield. Two-position recline. Vinyl
or fabric--$59-69.

Playskool Car Seat (Kolcraft)--3-pt harness; armrest shield. Comfort 
pump inflates to support infants. Vinyl or fabric--$89.

Infant/Child Safety Seat (Nissan)--3-pt harness; T-shield. Fits Nissan
and Infiniti vehicles. Fabric--$100.

Renolux GT 7000--5-pt harness. Multiposition recline operates by remote
control. High headrest; fully padded. Fabric--$130-160. 

Renolux GT 5000 Turn-a-Tot--5-pt harness. Multiposition recline. Rotates
360 degrees for easy seating. High headrest; fully padded.
Fabric--$100-130.

Renolux GT 2000 & GT 4000--5-pt harness. Multiposition recline; fully
padded. GT 4000 has high headrest. Fabric--$60-90.
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