I tried to install a second child seat in our 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee over the weekend. Believe it or not, the manual says to install the second one in the front seat, as there is a special adapter on the seat belt buckle that keeps it tight. Obviously, this isn’t acceptable these days - can’t put a car seat in the front seat.

Have any of you had this problem? What did you do? The back seat belts do not have this adapter, and do not "cinch (spelling?)".

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I am currently looking for a baby carrier that can be used from the newborn period into the toddler years. I have a pouch sling that my 2.5yr old daughter STILL gets in sometimes, but it’s purple..so while I will use it with my son (23.5 weeks along) around the house, I’m going to need something for town.

Since I have the pouch sling, and not 100% in love with it, I want to try a carrier instead. I’m really interested in either an Ergo baby carrier or a Babyhawk mai tie. The thing is, I’m not sure what the difference is between them, other than price.

http://www.ergobabycarrier.com
http://www.babyhawk.com/

Has anyone used either of these? How good are they at transitioning from an infant to a toddler, as I don’t want to have to buy a different carrier for every stage. How about breastfeeding? Is that something that’s easier to do in a sling and not a carrier?

Thanks for any advice/suggestions.
"Mei Tai"…..I promise my spelling is usually better.

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We have a nice one but w/out a carrier (spelling?). Where is the best place to get a carrier and a base and do they sell bases separately so we can have one in both of our cars. Also, is it one base size fits all brands or does each car seat company make its' own base.

Thanks!

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