Not long to go now! When should I pack the car seat?

[Mum0809]

35 weeks

[AJC]

DH is outside installing ours now (32 weeks). We figured we need to be prepared if this little one decides he/she will arrive early. Plus we want to have enough time to take it to the RTA to get checked before we use it.

[Shanti]

I think DH wants to fit it himself and then we'll get someone to check it over.

AJC - so do you have to book with the RTA or just show up and someone checks it for you?
Sara - we got a Safe N Sound one!! They are the most reliable brand from what i read and was told....

I think going by what all of you have said i think I'll get DH to fit it at 35 weeks

[lilcosmo]

Hey Ren, we asked the same question at out our AN class last night and the MW said 32 weeks is a good time...
I better get onto it!

[AJC]

Not sure Ren - will let you know once we find out. My guess is that there may only be limited staff authorised to inspect so we might need to book an appointment if that is the case.

[Heaven]

Thanks Ren, I'm going to check some out tomorrow!

[MantaRay]

You usually need to book hun.

[Snowy Love]

I'd get DH to go when you get it checked - with ours the ambo guy completely pulled it out and re-fitted it (but didn't charge a fitting fee) and it would have been good for DH to see what he did. I think it was at about 37 weeks for us, but if its just sitting around waiting and you don't need the seat in the car for anything else, why not just put it in now?

[SweetPea]

DS1 - I think it was around 37 weeks we had it fitted and with DS2 it was 39 weeks

[suse]

I had mine done early, like about 32 weeks I think, but mostly because DP doesn't drive so it would have been almost impossible to get it done if bubs came early.

As it was he was 12 days post dates but I had a c/s and had to get special permission from my doctor to drive at three weeks post surgery, we were running out of groceries LOL.