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06.03.08, 18:42 PM General Topics
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Pregnant and unsure what is new in terms of infant gear/ care that I'm clueless about...it's been five years since we had ds. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:42 PM Flag
 

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I'm in the EXACT same situation. #1 will be almost six when #2 is born. And I just found out car seats "expire" after six years. I have nada. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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What do you mean expire? That sounds like a marketing ploy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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np: plastic degrades [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Oh that sounds really unlikely to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Catch 22: chance you want to take? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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Why don't you read this? http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/11/business/11shortcuts.ready.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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so it's toxic? or isn't as resilient? what happens when it degrades? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Plasticizers tend to leach out after a certain number of years which makes the plastic more brittle and likely to shatter. Same thing happens to old ski boots, sporting equipment etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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^^From polymer chemist mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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but does the plastic also release toxics that would be harmful to breathe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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No [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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yes, and this is a myth. I really thought a chemist would know a little better than frightening the public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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bah! you go ahead and throw some more money at the makers of car seats, I will happily keep that car seat we have and use it until #3 doesn't need it anymore (another 5 or 6 years). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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That's what I've heard. I hope it's wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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not a chance i'm willing to take [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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where'd you hear this? (my snugride is 5 yrs old...also expecting #2 this year). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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google "Car seats expire"... also there's a date on yours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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thanks. this hadn't even occurred to me. why do car-seats actually expire? is it really because of the plastic, as the above poster says? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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because the safety standards change, has nothing to do with the plastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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ok. That makes sense. So, that just means you shouldn't buy a used car seat from some stranger. If you bought it, though, new from the store and keep yourself informed about standards etc. and you know the history of your seat there is no need to replace it just because it hit six years of age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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Yes, and there is a NY Times article that debunks this. See link somewhere above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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better strollers, for one! and NYers have discovered slings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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which one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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improved Mountain Buggy comes to mind.....nto sure which slings are popular. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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i have used our sling since our first was born 6 yrs ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Slings have been around like forever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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Peanutshell sling is the bestest! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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total marketing scam [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I'd get an Ergo baby carrier. Other than that, not really a gear person... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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Mine are 8,6,1, and what changed between #2 and #3 was the swaddle me blankets. I always sucked at swaddling - now they have them with velcro. Who knew? And now you dont start food until 6 mos. Other than that, its btdt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Bottles have changed, obviously. You should buy the BPA-free ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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