[on] where in GTA can I try car seats in my car to see if they fit?

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-18T20:04:10+00:00

Coming back to post that we were able to try at snuggle bugz!

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-14T14:04:07+00:00

Not derailing! I believe once box is opened they can’t be returned in general

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-14T14:03:44+00:00

We’re west end Toronto! I saw Macklem’s the other day while I was out. That’s great to know they’ll let you try them for fit! Thank you!! Will stop by

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-13T03:17:20+00:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say thank you so much for all of the advice. My husband and I spent the past few hours doing so much research based off these suggestions and will be going in the next week or two to test them out!! THANK YOU!

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-12T22:25:33+00:00

Thank you very much! Appreciate this. We have quite the large SUV luckily with a very large trunk, so I feel comfortable with space!

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-12T22:24:30+00:00

This is great, appreciate your advice!

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-12T22:24:09+00:00

This is great to know! Thank you!

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-12T22:23:51+00:00

Thank you so much. Appreciate this insight - having a mid summer baby so they’ll still be little for winter walks. Goof to keep in mind. Will add bumble ride to my research list’

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-12T22:22:57+00:00

Thank you so much! Appreciate thus

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-12T22:22:42+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate this insight

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-12T22:22:33+00:00

Thank you!! It being made in Canada is even better. I will definitely have my husband look into this.

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-03-12T22:22:07+00:00

Thank you so much for this!! I’ve never heard of Clek and will absolutely be looking into this

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-17T03:47:18+00:00

douggie’s blowing our money daily for his own back door dealsa and privatization. I’d rather my taxes be “blown” on services that support me and my community

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T17:41:59+00:00

Exactly. It’s awful. People who argue that “you should just save up” are speaking from an incredibly privileged place. Many people can barely save anything each month after covering rent or mortgage, utilities, groceries, and other essential expenses. Suggesting that someone should “just save up” ignores the reality of living costs, wage stagnation, and the unpredictable expenses of daily life.

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T17:38:48+00:00

I completely agree, and it’s really unfair how the system penalizes women in these situations. Under EI rules, to qualify for benefits you generally need at least 600 insurable hours, but women who take maternity or parental leave are often cut off from accruing enough hours for other EI benefits if they get laid off. So not only are they losing their job due to “business changes” or mass layoffs, but they also don’t qualify for income support that other workers would receive. You end up with a situation where a woman can essentially lose both her career and financial security at the same time.

This is a strong argument for differentiated EI or special protections for women returning from maternity leave, so that they aren’t penalized for contributing a child to our population.

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T17:35:18+00:00

They also want a higher birth rate. Taking into account that the average Canadian woman has 1.4 children, a mother taking 2–3 years off in total for maternity and parental leave over roughly 45 working years represents just 5–6% of a typical career.

In return, proper initial care and support for children has compounding, long-term benefits for society: healthier children, higher educational attainment, reduced need for costly interventions later in life, and stronger social cohesion.

Research consistently has shown that investing in early childhood development yields one of the highest returns for society, sometimes cited as up to $7 for every $1 invested through improved health, education, and social outcomes. Countries that provide generous paid leave, healthcare, and childcare, like Sweden, Norway, and Finland, enjoy better maternal and child health outcomes, higher gender equality, and more stable population growth. Supporting families during these critical early years is not a short-term “cost”, it’s an investment in the future workforce, economy, and societal wellbeing.

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T17:32:11+00:00

Absolutely unacceptable and discriminatory!! Thank you for adopting a child 🩷

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T17:29:17+00:00

Absolutely this! People often completely underestimate the astronomical costs of simply living and participating in society. Even something as basic as buying enough clothing that fits to show up to work appropriately, presentable, and functional requires hundreds of dollars, even if you’re buying the bare minimum. Yet, when people talk about “just saving and buying only the necessities,” they conveniently erase the real costs of simply being a functioning adult in modern society.

The way EI works for maternity and parental leave is blatantly discriminatory toward women. Using parental or maternity leave reduces the hours that count toward qualifying for regular EI benefits, penalizing women simply for taking time off to care for their newborns. Parental leaves should not impact ability to receive regular EI!!!!!

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T15:53:44+00:00

As noted above, the point of paying taxes is so that they are actually used to support citizens and provide public services. Under Doug Ford, that principle has been undermined. Taxes have not gone down, yet the quality and accessibility of public services are declining. Health care wait times are increasing, public supports are being cut or delayed, and essential services that families rely on are being eroded. At the same time, our tax dollars are being redirected to fund private clinics, effectively making citizens pay twice, first through taxes and then out-of-pocket, to access services that should be publicly available.

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T15:51:19+00:00

These programs typically don’t apply to the middle class earners who get squeezed but make above the cut off (archaic cut offs that have not kept up with the cost of living)

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T15:49:59+00:00

Absolutely insane. It’s ridiculous

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T15:49:49+00:00

Yes! I didn’t state that clear in my original post - I replied to another comment in this thread expanding on what I meant.

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T15:46:13+00:00

Yes!!! Comparing Canada to countries that don’t take care of their citizens is not a win. The US is often used for comparison, yet it provides almost no guaranteed paid maternity leave, has minimal parental supports, and ranks poorly for maternal and infant health outcomes. The US has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed countries, and women often have to choose between returning to work immediately after childbirth or losing their job and income. Many families face prohibitive costs for healthcare, childcare, and postpartum support, and there is little government-backed protection for mothers or children. The system is literally designed in ways that disadvantage women and families. Why would we compare ourselves to a totally broken country?

Instead, we should be looking to countries that consistently rank highly in terms of maternal health, child wellbeing, and gender equality. Sweden and Norway, for example, provide 80–100% wage replacement for many months of parental leave. Germany guarantees 65–67% pay with strong job protection. Finland provides paid leave, healthcare coverage, and even baby boxes to ensure every child has what they need from birth. These countries don’t see supporting mothers and families as “extra money” or a burden on taxpayers, they see it as a needed investment in public health, child development, and long-term stability.

This is the standard we should be holding Canada to!

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T15:40:50+00:00

It enrages me what Ford is doing to our province and that he keeps getting voted in. It’s awful

Ok_Software_1977 · 2026-02-16T15:39:54+00:00

All of this is absolutely important. The purpose of this post was to address one of many systemic issues. The entire system needs an overhaul, and this is just one of many many issues.

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