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Car Seat Selection

We offer several different types of car seats and some people are thinking, "How do I choose the right car seat for my child or visiting grandchild?" Here is some specific information about each of the car seats that we offer. Please make sure that you choose a seat that is age, weight and height appropriate. If you need help deciding, please call us at (702) 343-7933 and we will be happy to answer any additional questions.

Infant Car Seat
We offer the Graco Snugride 2 infant car seat. This seat is typically designed for infants up 0-12 months. However, the baby should weigh between 5 and 22 lbs. and be less than 29 inches. Infant car seats can only be used in a rear facing position.

Convertible Car Seat
A convertible car seat can be used in both rear or forward facing position- making it compatible for both infants and toddlers. We use the Britax Marathon convertible car seat. In the rear facing position this seat can accommodate infants 5-35 lbs. The seated shoulder height should be 9.5-16 inches (This is the measurement from the child's rear end up to their shoulders). In the forward facing position, the child should weigh between 20 and 65 lbs. and have a seated shoulder height of 12-16 inches. Please remember that all children should stay in the rear facing position until they are 20 lbs AND one year old.
Forward Facing Car Seat
The Graco Nautilus is designed to accommodate children in the forward facing position only, meaning it is appropriate for children over one year in age. This car seat provides the safety of 5-point harness for children 20-65 lbs. The Graco Nautilus can also be used as a high back or no back booster for children up to 100 lbs.
High Back Booster
The Graco Turbo Booster is a belt positioning booster seat. It does not have any harnesses or buckles. It works with your cars seat belt to prop toddlers up to a safe height. The high back booster can be used forward facing only and is designed for children 3-10 years. The weight recommendations for this seat are 30-100 lbs. and the child should be between 38 and 57 inches tall.

Backless Booster
The Graco Backless Booster is another belt positioning booster seat. It is suitable for children ages 4-10 years old who weigh between 40 and 100 lbs. The height recommendations for this seat are 40-57 inches.

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