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post May 5 2015, 12:18 PM

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Is it advisable to go straight into a car seat 0-4yrs old or should I start with the infant carrier first? Not sure what the difference are since there are many that has the infant inset for car seat. Then again, I've read that infant carrier does have a better incline posture to support baby's spine, but I was thinking if a car seat is ECE certify and have the infant inset and it is for 0-4years, shouldn't it also be contoured for newborn posture?

Also, may I know where can I see/get/buy the Chicco NextFit?

Thanks. FTM
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post May 6 2015, 11:20 AM

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QUOTE(supersound @ May 6 2015, 11:02 AM)
Basically what ever brand you buy will be the same, it won't 100% keep your baby safe.
If you are driving a Potong2 car, it is even worst.
It takes 1 factor to keep baby safe :
the driver's attitude
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Thanks you for your respond, but I'm a really safe driver...in my 15 years of driving, I've only had 3 times of accident, all minor (just back light damage or back bumper). I've never bang anyone. Of course I am aware that I cannot control other driver's attitude..

And nope, I am not driving a potong car, my last car was a Kia CBU unit and my current is a CX 5. Putting that aside, I see alot of seats in the market and being a first time, I am rather overwhelmed as to which is actually a need, a better need or choice. Not asking about brand but merely what do I need to prepare/know or aware of before a newborn arrives pertaining to purchasing the ride seat for the baby, if I should buy an infant carrier for the 1st years (since I only read 1 article that says infant carrier has a better incline posture for the newborn spine) and then migrate to a convertible car seat when the baby has outgrown the carrier or I could get the convertible car seat straight away.

So I need some insight here from from you all


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post May 6 2015, 01:33 PM

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Why are they not safe? Anyway, I still need to take the baby around, for checkup, vaccination and such, care taker..I still need a car seat regardless of the car...right?
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post May 8 2015, 10:14 AM

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QUOTE(izso @ May 8 2015, 09:38 AM)
Don't read the negative comments and just go with a fitting yourself. Go to a baby shop like Babyjaya in Uptown and just test fit the seats/carriers in your CX5 and buy a suitable sized seat that can secure itself facing backwards (your kid cannot face forward until he/she is able to sit up right on his/her own). Whatever best fits is the best seat for you. All depends on the size of your baby. Find one that has good neck support otherwise buy seat paddings that'll support his/her neck so it doesn't move around.
Are you stupid or something? Modern cars are way more safer than older cars. CX5 has a 5-star NCAP safety rating. Good luck to you and your RM50 car seat. I pity your kid.
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hey, thank you very much, I will drive to the shop and get it tested, so far just surveying around and reading up and at stores that I've been so far, some won't let me test it and some seems loose to me and there are some who seems to be pushing some brands that they were carrying. So I came here looking for opinions as to which type first before i decide on the brand


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post May 10 2015, 03:37 PM

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QUOTE(kapalterbang_737 @ May 9 2015, 07:58 PM)
What i have for baby transport:

- Maxi Cosi Cabriofix Infant Carrier
- Quinny Zapp Xtra 2 Stroller
- Chicco NextFit Car Seat

I would recommend using the infant carrier first as the position of the carrier is more comfortable for infant.. And plus my Cabriofix can fit into the Quinny stroller.. Thus making the transfer process easier.. I can just lift up the carrier and put it on my stroller. If u use car seat, u need to carry your baby from the car seat to transfer them to stroller, which i think is a bit of hassle especially if the baby was asleep.

I used the infant carrier until my daughter has reached 14 months, where her leg already hanging out of the carrier..
Now i'm using the NextFit in my car, and the infant carrier i put in my other car as a backup car seat. The NextFit has a very good recline position if u want to put an infant, but just as i said before its gonna be a bit of hassle to transfer your baby to stroller
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Hey thanks. I will try to read more and hopefully get a good deal at the coming fair in Midvalley. I read that the maxi cosi pebble is an upgrade of cabriofix and it has both the isofix base and can be used with regular seat belt as well. because my car has isofix but my husband's does not. But unfortunately I have not found a site carrying the base. I might just go with just the seatbelt
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post May 11 2015, 12:11 PM

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QUOTE(izso @ May 11 2015, 10:22 AM)
So I've come to realise. And yes, I intend on doing that. Responding to him/her will only encourage further garbage coming out from his/her mouth.
Try calling the official distributor directly :

Planete Enfants Sdn. Bhd
No. 23, Jalan SS 26/15
Taman Mayang Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 603-78035523
Fax: 603-78035323
jackie@planeteenfants.com.my

These folks are quite responsive the last time I tried emailing them. As for seatbelt, like I said earlier - go test it if they allow it. I've asked Babyjaya in Uptown PJ and they are receptive to testing. Certain Aeons allow you to test but I've found that it's easier to do this if it's not peak, like during office hours during the day. The biggest issue with seatbelt setups is left-right movement so be sure to test for that. Most are quite ok with front/back movement.

I've also found that baby fairs are not always the cheapest. Sometimes they are clearing old stock - then you'll get it cheap. Other times they are just there because they can be and in those times the seat prices are more or less the same as shops (as long as you bargain).

Good luck hunting.
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Thanks alot, I have already emailed them will see if they have and what would be their advice. My friend told me that fair isn't always cheaper, but I think I will just go and check it out and see if I missed something in my list of 'Things to prepare/buy/stock before arrival'. I'm always stocking up on baby wipes (I get staff price from friend) and sanitary (people said that I might 'bleed' for a month after delivery)

Not sure how soon/later I should start buying baby bottles and how many do I need to buy, even newborn diapers and infant diapers too...
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post May 18 2015, 11:15 AM

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Anybody heard of Hauck infant car seat and strollers? Though they have been around for a really long time (not in Malaysia) There isn't seems to be much reviews around even from oveasea. Just saw hauck at the fair, the mechanism seems very similar to Britax the price is slightly lower though and the infant car seat does have the ECE 44 certificate, but dare not buy....coz not much review
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post May 18 2015, 02:12 PM

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Why is it not convenient? Just click-on the seat to the strollers if needed, otherwise carry. When baby outgrown the infant seat, just buy another convertible car seat and the stroller can still be used up to 4 years old or so
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post May 18 2015, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(hanishoney @ May 18 2015, 03:30 PM)
I've used a Hauck stroller. Very well made and well designed. I love my Hauck stroller. Dunno much about their car seats. Why don't you ask the people at the fair if they can demo the carseat installation? See how hellish it is to install. The most important thing with car seats is always getting it installed correctly.
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hey thanks, they did demo it to me, looks very easy and it was secured to their demo seat, just that I'm not sure if it would be secured to my car seat.

The hauck stroller is heavier than other's - 10kg Vs others around 8.5kg, but it is very sturdy and very easily to collapsed - just pull on the strap at the seat and to unlock, just lift the clip at the side and lift the seat - very much like the britax.

Was thinking about their Hauck Lift Up 4 but not sure about the car seat though
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjOqoDKvP0

How long have you been using your hauck Stroller? still as sturdy?
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post May 21 2015, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(hanishoney @ May 20 2015, 06:47 PM)
I'm not a heavy stroller user. Only take out to use occasionally, but it's nearly 3 years old and still functioning well. No jamming when opening or closing and no tears in the fabric or dents, cracks or breaks to the frame.
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I forgot to ask, can you bring it into the plane? or have to check-in?
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post Sep 14 2016, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(ILV @ Sep 13 2016, 06:53 PM)
hi guys,
to seek for opinion.
which one better for joie every stage convertible car seat vs joie stages convertible car seat?
kind of confuse with the name but just dont know which is good?

any recommend? is joie good brand?
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You can read the differences here
http://www.madeformums.com/reviews/car-sea...-seat/1926.html

And more about stages here
http://www.madeformums.com/reviews/car-sea...tages/1805.html

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post Sep 23 2016, 11:33 AM

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QUOTE(ILV @ Sep 19 2016, 11:17 AM)
Thanks..i oledi choose stages..as i went to compare every stages vs stages..
stages sound more practical and i dont think my boy will sit in the carseat up to 12years old..haha...

really? where can i see the production date?

yup, dont have isofix but they give me the 'latch' like seat belt to additional fasten the carseat..(dont know i spell it correctly or not)..
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I got the Joie Every Stages, this time round I took my baby there and let her choose. She sat on Every Stages then got up after awhile and sat on stages and immediately when back to Every Stages. I asked if it's comfortable and she nodded and I asked if she prefer that she nodded.

I asked 'Do you want this?(pointing to Stages)' and she shakes her head. That's how I choose LOL, Although I do not think she would use it up to 12 years old. Anyway, with current promo the price difference was only RM100. My last mistake with the baby carrier for baby-wearing, I bought it without her and she's isn't comfortable so I let her choose now instead between the last 2 that I drilled down. She was 11 mths old then. Now I have no problem strapping her to the seat tongue.gif

 

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