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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: Latiorarri on July 15, 2008, 02:58:39 PM
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Hi folks, been surfing the net the whole morning trying to find a car seat for my little one coming in mid Aug. So far, Britax and Cosco seems to be the better brands. I'm looking for those suitable from birth to about 4 years old kind. budget about $300++. From some of the parenthood forums there is mention that not all car seats fit properly in different cars. So am wondering what Lation are using.
Comments, Advises Lobangs?
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wanna to buy one last time but didnt buy. so now no need liao.
is gd to have anyway.
bear in mind, some baby dun like to sit .
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Those from birth to 4 yr old types are not really suitable for babies from birth till 4 to 6 mth old as their recline is not that much and it may strain baby's neck. But if you get one specifically for birth to 6 mth old, it is expensive at over $100.
Since baby will seldom go out during first 6 mth, can just do without a car seat and let baby try car seat at shopping mall when baby is 6 mth old and see whether baby is comfortable in it and if baby wants to sit in it.
I have come across many parents who buy a baby car seat prematurely and their child does not want to sit in it and it becomes a white elephant.
Avoid those velvet types that they are notorious for trapping dust and affects babies with asthma.
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Hi folks, been surfing the net the whole morning trying to find a car seat for my little one coming in mid Aug. So far, Britax and Cosco seems to be the better brands. I'm looking for those suitable from birth to about 4 years old kind. budget about $300++. From some of the parenthood forums there is mention that not all car seats fit properly in different cars. So am wondering what Lation are using.
Comments, Advises Lobangs?
MaxiCosi :)
Good for you to consider such. :thumbsup:
Car seat is a must for kiddo. One dun need an accident to utilise the benefit of a car, unforsee braking also might result a kid to flung ard.
Though kiddo might not want to sit initially....always persist.... speaking from experience.... both of my kiddos also dun like to sit initially.... but now they know its a requirement they have to fulfil before I move off the car.....
Latio dun have the point restrain (tat comes with Euro & some Sushi cars) from the rear tat secure the car seat, so..... just have to use the best method to secure with existing seat belt.
For myself.... I use mainly Graco..... but then...different stages (Bassinet, Reclining seat, Boaster Seat) rather than all in 1 :smile:
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But if you get one specifically for birth to 6 mth old, it is expensive at over $100.
Lucky baby (or likewise) brand bassinet cost about $60~80, brand new.
Will be better if get from hands down from parent who does not have needs for bassinet at the moment
Mine was passed to my colleague when my #1 outgrown the bassinet
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Those below $100 bassinet, eg. Luckybaby brand are very hard and do not have adequate cushioning. If you add the cost of buying additional cushions, total price will add up to >$100.
And for thsoe who aspire to own a Ferrari but could not afford one, here's your chance :devil2: -
http://picasaweb.google.com/little.angelstar00/PreOrderFerrariCarBoosterSeats/photo#5211997591512401586
Selling for $380 at Robinsons if I remember correctly. It is a Made-in-France Aprica brand Ferrari licensed product.
You can find more child seats here but even the branded ones are made-in-China. :nonod:
http://www.kidsmall.com.sg/carseat.htm
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Those below $100 bassinet, eg. Luckybaby brand are very hard and do not have adequate cushioning. If you add the cost of buying additional cushions, total price will add up to >$100.
hardness is due to the thin material agasint the plastic.....all I did is just place old cotton clothings/cloth diapers, under the original covers.... to make it more comfy, better than those so call higher range bassinet & u can chose to enhance it based on preferences.
its really simple.... i go take photo when I have time :smile:
its almost the same for those better brand.... For Graco booster seat tat my #1 is using.... I also add cotton padding to make it more comfy.....
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MaxiCosi :)
Good for you to consider such. :thumbsup:
Car seat is a must for kiddo. One dun need an accident to utilise the benefit of a car, unforsee braking also might result a kid to flung ard.
Though kiddo might not want to sit initially....always persist.... speaking from experience.... both of my kiddos also dun like to sit initially.... but now they know its a requirement they have to fulfil before I move off the car.....
Latio dun have the point restrain (tat comes with Euro & some Sushi cars) from the rear tat secure the car seat, so..... just have to use the best method to secure with existing seat belt.
For myself.... I use mainly Graco..... but then...different stages (Bassinet, Reclining seat, Boaster Seat) rather than all in 1 :smile:
Yah loh.. Latio dun have the Latch or ISOFIX system.. :( Familymanz where u usually get your Graco seats?? any specific place?? forum alot of people say go ubi baby hypermart.. tomorrow on leave.. prob go there look see look see. ;)
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Hi bros, thanks for all the advise.. prob go look see tomorrow then decide.. bringing my wife and 2nd wife (Latio) out for a R&R tomorrow. :yehyeh:
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Yah loh.. Latio dun have the Latch or ISOFIX system.. :( Familymanz where u usually get your Graco seats?? any specific place?? forum alot of people say go ubi baby hypermart.. tomorrow on leave.. prob go there look see look see. ;)
I usually get from sales @ Toy R Us or Robinson.....
the Ubi ones ar..... remember to bargain.... & do ur survey b4 going down
Baby's HyperStore Pte Ltd
69, Kaki Bukit Ave 1, Shun Li Industrial Park, Singapore 417947
Ph : 6844 1123 ; Fax : 6844 1189
Baby's Kingdom
See Seng Enterprises Pte Ltd.
83, Kaki Bukit Avenue 1, #01-00, Shun Li Industrial Park, Singapore 417954
Ph : 6547 1677 ; Fax : 6547 1805
http://idobaby.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16188
Btw, when ya kiddo arriving?
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Look out for John Little, Robinson or Metro warehouse sales at Singapore Expo. I bougt mine from the hypermart at UBi at about $299... Saw a similar later in Singapore expo sales at $199...
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Prices at Baby Kingdom and Baby Hyperstore at Ubi are not cheap, so you may want to give it a miss. Many people think that it is a "Warehouse" and so prices are cheap. It is not really true. You will notice that their babies' toys and accessories etc. are even more expensive than those at Robinsons.
It is better to wait for a John Little or Robinsons sale at Expo which is definitely cheaper.
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If I am not wrong, Baby Hypermart is the distributor for Maxi Cosi. If you bargain, usually can get at a better price than outside. During their sales, you can catch a good deal. So, I think it's worthwhile to make a trip to Baby Hypermart if you want a Maxi Cosi.
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My baby used a $80 bassinet up to about 10 months. Really nice because she can sleep and we can carry her home without disturbing her. After that, I have a Safety 1st (Australian) rear facing + fwd facing convertible which costs me about $250 during one of the Taka sales. That can be used up to 18 kg in the fwd direction and is still being used in my dad's car.
For my car, she has a sunshine kids fwd-rear convertible Radian 65 which can seat up to 65 lbs. The sunshine kids is foldable (but rather heavy because all metal) and is FAA certified so it can be used on aircraft. http://www.skjp.com/products/skjp_radian_65.php (http://www.skjp.com/products/skjp_radian_65.php) I bought this from a shop in Paragon for about $400.
The usual minimum weight for fwd facing set up is about 11 kg and never set a car seat in the front!
Our cars do not even have the top anchors that is recommended by most seat manufacturers so I had it ordered through nissan and installed myself. Interested can take a look at set up during Megameet.
My girl has been in a seat since the day she was brought out from hospital and there are no exceptions to the rule so she buckles herself in now.
Be safe and as the Aussies say: "Click clack, front and back". :thumbsup:
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Baby Hypermart prices are fixed. You cannot bargain.
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Baby Hypermart prices are fixed. You cannot bargain.
not true..... i bargain $60 off a baby cot for buddy b4....
just tell them XXX is selling cheaper... :smile:
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I bought a Britax first class convertible car seat from mothercare for around $380. Have not used it yet since my baby is due end of Aug. But the seat looks very good with alot of padding and also a very thick & comfy infant cusion when the seat is used in a rear facing position for infant.
You need to read the instruction manual carefully first before attempting to install the car seat as the belt will not fit if done wrongly. The sales girl at the mother care store had some difficulty fitting the belt around the seat as she did it wrongly (although she managed to do it finally). I realized her mistake when i read the manual at home after i purchased the seat and tried it again ....it was much easier this time round.
So far this is one of the best car seats which i have come across for infant as it has more padding compared to the rest which are around the same price.
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I was fortunate to have received a 2nd hand baby seat (for babies up to 9kg). After my girl outgrew it, we bought a MaxiCosi one that can last her until 4 years old. Got it from John Little during sale.
No point going to Ubi unless you don't mind the discontinued models. The prices for the current models are higher there than Robinsons/John Little during sale.
And regarding not putting the child in a carseat, please don't even think about it. Remember the accident on the NS highway.
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I am using a 2nd hand car seat for my baby too, the real challenge is how to put him in without the crying which can really unsettle me :crying:
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wanna to buy one last time but didnt buy. so now no need liao.
is gd to have anyway.
bear in mind, some baby dun like to sit .
ya. i wasted ohne. Buy liao he dun wana seat. still prefer bao bao
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I am using a 2nd hand car seat for my baby too, the real challenge is how to put him in without the crying which can really unsettle me :crying:
Have something to entertain the kid (like favourite toy, blanket....) play some kid music. My girl cried a few times and I just let her cry. After a while, she don't cry anymore in seat because she knows its useless.
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And regarding not putting the child in a carseat, please don't even think about it. Remember the accident on the NS highway.
Strongly agreed. Look at number of accidents on the roads nowadays. Its not how careful or slow you drive. Its how the other drivers behave too. My dad was a car seat skeptic at first too but 5 days after my girl was born, he was rear-ended (old corolla). Luckily we were not in the car. Now he knows better. :thumbsup:
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Hi folks,
an update for my recce mission.
I didn't go to the Ubi shops. went to shop along orchard road belt as my wife has got alot of vouchers from goodness know where. :scared: anyways, decided to get the Britax Royale from Taka liao.. BUT didn't buy it on the spot as the sales person said there is going to be a baby fair on the 8th of Aug. :thumbsup:
FamilyManz, my kiddo coming on the 18th of Aug. EDD Anybody else around this time?? Me going to be at TMC.
Aerosignal, agreed man.. day 1 put them in.. no exceptions. :thumbsup:
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FamilyManz, my kiddo coming on the 18th of Aug. EDD Anybody else around this time?? Me going to be at TMC.
Mums to be in August
http://idobaby.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=17581
Congrats. 1st kiddo?
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Mums to be in August
http://idobaby.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=17581
Congrats. 1st kiddo?
Thanks thanks ;D yup first one.. :yehyeh:
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Thanks thanks ;D yup first one.. :yehyeh:
Congrats! Enjoy your baby as much as you can! They grow up so fast! Sounds odd but I miss waking up to feed and change my girl.
The Britax Royale is a really nice and plush seat! You might want to still get a cheap basinet though because the convertibles are kinda deep and might be uncomfortable for a baby's short legs. Easier to carry baby home if he/she falls asleep in it too. :thumbsup:
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Hi folks,
an update for my recce mission.
I didn't go to the Ubi shops. went to shop along orchard road belt as my wife has got alot of vouchers from goodness know where. :scared: anyways, decided to get the Britax Royale from Taka liao.. BUT didn't buy it on the spot as the sales person said there is going to be a baby fair on the 8th of Aug. :thumbsup:
FamilyManz, my kiddo coming on the 18th of Aug. EDD Anybody else around this time?? Me going to be at TMC.
Aerosignal, agreed man.. day 1 put them in.. no exceptions. :thumbsup:
bro! mine coming out end aug! TMC too! haha... share share info n great bargains wor... ;D
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bro! mine coming out end aug! TMC too! haha... share share info n great bargains wor... ;D
Wah! Here got more and more kids! Next time maybe Mega meet can have kids activities to keep the kid and spouses occupied.. Hahahaha :thumbsup:
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Congrats! Enjoy your baby as much as you can! They grow up so fast! Sounds odd but I miss waking up to feed and change my girl.
The Britax Royale is a really nice and plush seat! You might want to still get a cheap basinet though because the convertibles are kinda deep and might be uncomfortable for a baby's short legs. Easier to carry baby home if he/she falls asleep in it too. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the advise :) will go look see look see again tomorrow .. :yehyeh: it's the weekend!
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bro! mine coming out end aug! TMC too! haha... share share info n great bargains wor... ;D
Hahah.. CONGRATS!!! sure no problem.. u PM me loh.. what u looking for.. all the BTI (Big ticket Item) i bought liao.. now becoming like Ah soh.. tracking all the cheap bargins everywhere.. never expected myself to track milk powder, diapers price :w00t:
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Wah! Here got more and more kids! Next time maybe Mega meet can have kids activities to keep the kid and spouses occupied.. Hahahaha :thumbsup:
I wanna go the meetup.. then that day got J&J baby message talk.. so i can't go :crycry: :crycry: so sad.. i wanna change my wipers..
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Wah! Here got more and more kids! Next time maybe Mega meet can have kids activities to keep the kid and spouses occupied.. Hahahaha :thumbsup:
actually, since my 1st kids come along..... all the meetup I go are via parenting forums.....
even the road trip Ive organised to Cameron next month..... comprised mainly forummers from parenting forum. :smile:
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actually, since my 1st kids come along..... all the meetup I go are via parenting forums.....
even the road trip Ive organised to Cameron next month..... comprised mainly forummers from parenting forum. :smile:
Hi FamilyManz, mind telling me which forum is that? I have a 2yrs+ girl and we always go outing during weekend, be it in Singapore or Malaysia (That's also the reason we got the Latio). Thanks
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Hi FamilyManz, mind telling me which forum is that? I have a 2yrs+ girl and we always go outing during weekend, be it in Singapore or Malaysia (That's also the reason we got the Latio). Thanks
IdoBaby (http://idobaby.com/forum/index.php?act=idx)
Cameron Road Trip (http://idobaby.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=17834)
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Hi folks, been surfing the net the whole morning trying to find a car seat for my little one coming in mid Aug. So far, Britax and Cosco seems to be the better brands. I'm looking for those suitable from birth to about 4 years old kind. budget about $300++. From some of the parenthood forums there is mention that not all car seats fit properly in different cars. So am wondering what Lation are using.
Comments, Advises Lobangs?
u can consider this :)
http://idobaby.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18893
I dun really recommend those from birth til 4+...... but to each his own rah :)
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u can consider this :)
http://idobaby.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18893
I dun really recommend those from birth til 4+...... but to each his own rah :)
thanks bro, hee but today my boss and the rest of my work kaki tell me they going to sponsor me one :yehyeh: hahaha no need to buy liao :bleh:
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thanks bro, hee but today my boss and the rest of my work kaki tell me they going to sponsor me one :yehyeh: hahaha no need to buy liao :bleh:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
but i still suggest ya get the bassinet & chop their carrot on a good one for 9mths & above :bleh:
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Digging up this thread as i am looking for a car seat now, intending for a combination one from newborn to 18kg.
Is it true that latio sedan 2007 manufacture does not support isofix system?
Is it really better to have a isofix system car seat?
Looking at britax now as i heard it is a reputable, robust and sturdy brand.
Any of you using this brand? If yes, which model do u recommend? I have been hearng alot of royale and first class plus.
Thanks in advance!
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Used the combi coccoro when baby was about 1mth old till he was abt 2 and switch to combi buon jr recently. :thumbsup:
Get them during istan member sale as you will not get further discount and rebate anywhere else. :yehyeh:
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I got the Joie-Stages carseat (which won the dont know what red dot award) for newborn to 7 yrs recently.. Fit quite nicely in my ride and my 4mth boy didnt complain much ;D.
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Maxi cosi for me. With a lot of room to spare.