DS2 is nearly two months old and I've been contemplating what convertible seat to purchase for him for months. I am surprised that he is at the top of the growth charts : 90% for weight, 95% for height. So he'll need a convertible sooner than later. He's currently in a Babytrend EZ Flexloc (22 lb weight limit).
DS1 is in a True Fit currently. I'm pretty happy with the TF. He is 2.5 years old, about 29.5 lbs and has plenty of space over his head - still RFing. I don't plan to FF him yet although my hubby wishes I would.
I drive a 06 Civic. We have been talking (and talking and talking) about getting a larger vehicle. We are considering a Mazda5 or a true minivan.
Since I am reasonably happy with my current TF, I would consider another one. The downside in my mind is that it comes with a 35 lb RFing limit while there are 40 and 45 lb seats out there. If I get another one, I would lean towards a Premiere. There is also the Recline model - anyone know if the harness adjuster is more easily accessed on that one?
I'm not really interested in a Complete Air. I have a Scenera as a back up and I don't like the chest clip - the same one as on the CA. I haven't looked too closely at the new Britax's since their prices tend to be high. I was thinking about the Graco MyRide but have heard the shell is a tad shorter than the TF - even though the RFing weight limit is higher.
I am tempted to get a Radian. I have thoughts of getting one and putting DS1 in it and DS2 into the TF until DS1 is ready to FF then switching their seats. I have read online that Radians actually install pretty well and upright in Civics. I also like that the sides are relatively low so little ones can see out more easily. DS1 went through a phase of being really fussy in his seat and I wonder if it was because he had a hard time looking out. Opinions on which model is the best?
ERF is important to me. Price is a consideration but once I decide I can start keeping an eye out for a good deal on the chosen seat. Suggestions?
