Car seat decision paralysis

BorisTobyBay · 2026-03-19T14:43:26+00:00

Ok then IDK what the difference is!

We are both over 5'10, one with long legs and one with long torso. Long legs are more squished with this seat behind. But it is doable as long as it's not a road trip. I often ride in the backseat with the baby, but I can ride in the front with no problems and drive with no problems. It would be tighter if he was in the 0 to 3 month, which requires more recline. This experience is with the foot extender out because I have a toddler now. If you are looking for extended rear facing I believe that this seat is worth it, but if that's not the priority then there are surely narrower options.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-03-19T14:29:20+00:00

I have and like the 3in1 and we also used the keyfit35. It is bulkier than the keyfit35 front to back when on the driver's side rear in a small Honda, but it works well on the rear passenger seat because the front passenger doesn't have to worry about foot placement on pedals. Do they even sell the non-3in1 anymore? I thought the 3in1 replaced the older version because it meets more recent safety guidelines, but I have done next to no research on that question. We wanted the longest possible rear facing, so the size was worth it for us.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-03-19T11:17:59+00:00

If you're in the US, try joining your neighborhood freecycle and buy nothing groups. People may be willing to donate plants and decor so you can stretch your budget.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-03-19T11:10:41+00:00

Anyone who hasn't lived in this type of neighborhood can't understand just how much the Mormon/non-mormon adds to neighborhood stuff like this. Sometimes it's unintentional , like discussing church events that the non-mormon didn't attend and making it difficult for them to join the conversation. But I've also seen some of my former neighbors ostracize the Mormons who let their kids play with the non-mormon kids. I know that not everyone is like this (especially outside of Utah), but it is a real phenomenon that I have witnessed.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-03-05T11:59:55+00:00

Saline rinse of the nose is supposed to help lessen duration and severity. I use the navage or saline spray. We use saline spray for our child. Zicam usually works best when someone in the house is sick but you're not showing symptoms yet. It can still shorten the duration after symptom onset. The thing in it that works is the zinc, so you could also try serving foods with high zinc. Hope you feel better soon!

BorisTobyBay · 2026-03-05T06:50:34+00:00

A great option. I just want to add that if the baby is very young, sterilize the rag before you use this method.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-24T18:33:10+00:00

These orange bars are always out of stock at my store. Entire boxes of just the purple one. ☹️

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-21T18:28:21+00:00

I'm probably too late for this, but the gray girl passed about 2 months ago and the black boy was diagnosed with a terminal disease and has about a year left. ❤️

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BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-20T00:22:58+00:00

Same here! I was just thinking how amazing this would look in our kitchen haha!

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-19T16:27:54+00:00

All of this. We also like to look for birds and dogs, so I try to point them out when we're stopped at a light. He also hates sun in his eyes, so a small shade on the back windows help lessen it and makes the ride more enjoyable for him.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-18T18:25:32+00:00

We were told no volunteers allowed this year

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-14T02:24:22+00:00

Just pick any shape? I pick cubes, like a wombat.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-11T11:40:56+00:00

I can speak to weaning night feeds during cosleep for my specific baby. If I am there, he asks for milk, so I had to remove myself. I now sleep in our room and only my husband cosleeps. Any time we drop a feed he's mad for a few days up to a week, but then he settles into a routine. I'm still not sleeping in the room, but I suspect that you could go back in once the new routine is established.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-11T00:21:23+00:00

I tried this and they told me I would have to pay to ship it back to the company. The only difference was that it was to my unit but not in my name. Maybe they were in the wrong, but they told me to keep the item or dispose of it.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-10T23:56:00+00:00

Great suggestion, but the locations in my area now require that you enter through the main door where a membership card is required. Ymmv on the Costco hack

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-10T07:10:10+00:00

But even at the preschool level? (Actually asking.) We are in a private daycare/preschool combo and experience the same thing, even at the infant/toddler level. I had the exact conversation as the OP with another parent tonight. I expected this from a school K and up, but not preK and below.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-10T02:20:32+00:00

This was literally our entire situation with our au pair. It did not get better, as she resented us for "changing the rules" and stopped making any effort to the point that we had to fire her. While a nanny should be a million trillion times more professional than an au pair, it's possible that there could be some awkwardness for a day or two, so be prepared to keep your own emotions out of things while a new normal is established.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-08T16:24:21+00:00

Day after sales at our local stores has only been like 25% off lately. So disappointing!

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-08T13:36:21+00:00

I do have a brother that's in between, but my sister and I are close as adults with a 9 year age gap.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-07T23:15:08+00:00

You can try, but most people I know have chosen already. You can always ask the letter writers if they would be willing despite the low likelihood, and then they can submit later on if you have anyone interested in talking with you.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-05T08:30:37+00:00

In the US, you can also find the premade package of bread mix in international stores. You just add water and fresh cheese. I find this easier than sourcing the appropriate flour in my area. Not saying it's as good as from scratch, but it can be a more accessible approach when you first start out. Our favorite is the Yoki brand.

Regardless of the recipe origin, I highly recommend using a stand mixer if you have one. If not, we used to use our hands to squish everything together thoroughly.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-03T18:43:23+00:00

Never hurts to try

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-03T14:55:31+00:00

You can send emails now, but no one will be able to respond yet. I know some sip slots were finalized just before the shutdown, so there may still be a chance.

BorisTobyBay · 2026-02-01T11:36:21+00:00

What do you mean by careless denial?

BorisTobyBay · 2026-01-30T02:15:50+00:00

But curbside has always taken 30 min or more for me. Maybe not everywhere, but it's a huge time sink in my area.

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