Comments on Spoken For (personal blog): Still Rear Facing...

What an interesting post and the comments that hav...

2008-03-05T15:43:00.000-06:00

What an interesting post and the comments that have come forth with it.

I think the only real true crime is for those out there (as in a wide generalization) who have not taken the time to read the seat manual, adhere to the weight recommendations (for example, one of my car seats; rear facing is a maximum of 22 lbs and minimum 22 lbs forward facing)and follow it up by a proper

I think its interesting that everyone seems to thi...

2008-03-03T14:56:00.000-06:00

I think its interesting that everyone seems to think this is about opinion or 'what works foe me'. In reality, if parents were actually well informed about car seat safety, they would make better choices.

My child's safety is not about convenience.

Good for you! We believe that too. Grace is in a...

2008-03-02T21:41:00.000-06:00

Good for you! We believe that too. Grace is in a Britax Marathon rear facing at 21mo old. I will keep her that way as long as possible. If anyone doubts this, you can visit carseat.org and all of the car seat inspectors agree to keep them rear facing for as long as possible. Like you said its better to have a broken leg than a broken neck.

HmM! I can understand where your coming from. I've...

2008-03-02T20:36:00.000-06:00

HmM! I can understand where your coming from. I've never even heard of having it rear facing when they're that big though.

My kids would freak out though - Landen used to SCREAM, when we finally put him face forward, he was the happiest little guy ever.

I'm glad it's working and I might just have to do a little research on this whole idea.

What about long trips?

Oh wow...I didn't even know that those seats were ...

2008-03-02T12:36:00.000-06:00

Oh wow...I didn't even know that those seats were able to face backwards...this was an intersting post!!!

The nice thing about being a mommy is that you can...

2008-03-02T06:35:00.000-06:00

The nice thing about being a mommy is that you can figure out what works best for you family. Every family is unique and what works for my family won't necessarily work for anyone else. To me, one of the great things about our world is that we all have the choices to do what we think is best and right. I love that you share your opinions and feelings with us. Riley is still rear facing (he is

I didn't even know you could put that seat facing ...

2008-03-02T05:59:00.000-06:00

I didn't even know you could put that seat facing the back. Thanks for the information. I will have to talk to the hubs about this one.

I agree with both of you...and I definitely do not...

2008-03-01T20:37:00.000-06:00

I agree with both of you...and I definitely do not think poorly of people who do put their kids in forward facing positions earlier on. I just think that rear-facing is a lot safer, and for us, it is the decision that we have decided to go for - for the safety reason alone.

I have always been one that couldn't wait till my ...

2008-03-01T20:08:00.000-06:00

I have always been one that couldn't wait till my child turned one years old so that I could face them to the front. They all were so much happier being able to look forward, and it made it easier for me to have access to them. Once they were facing forward, anyone could hand them a toy, a sippy cup, a snack, etc.

I'm glad that we all have the freedom to do what works best for our

I think we all think differently.. and if you thin...

2008-03-01T20:04:00.000-06:00

I think we all think differently.. and if you think thats best for your lil man than by all means go for it.

But I think its important to not think poorly of those who dont do that.. cause Im sure most dont.

I just think its important to have them buckled correctly.