Regent or Frontier after Britax Marathon?

[nascarbebe]

(sorry if this is the wrong board to post on)

We just got a new second car and want to get a new carseat. DS will be 3 in a couple of weeks and is a little on the small side for his age. He's currently in a Britax Marathon and DD is 5 mos. and in a Graco infant seat. I originally wanted another Marathon for when DD outgrows the GRaco but now I'm thinking I should get a Frontier or Regent for DS since they go up to 80 lbs. And one of them turns into a booster (I think). However, it will be going into a Scion XB and right now I like that I can squeeze in between the kids in the backseat for when DD is fussing and we're on a trip. I'm afraid if we get a much bigger seat I won't be able to fit in between the seats. ANy advice?

[StephandOwen]

The Frontier turns into a booster. If you're worried about backseat space I would skip the Regent (though I have one and love it). What about the Graco Nautilus? Goes up to 65lbs (but has a high harness height) then turns into a booster. It's not as wide as the Regent but I don't know how it compares to the Frontier.

[isabchi]

We're in the same page. We're decided go for the Regent. DD seat in there in the store, and She was fine, and looks very comfy.

[Peony]

Yeah, there is no way you can fit in the back with a Regent, it is a very big seat. We have a couple and love them, but they are not a small seat! I'd see if you can take a look in person at the Nautilus or the Frontier and see which one you prefer.

[SoCaliMommy]

Wanted to chime in about the Frontier, Great seat it also turns into a booster, it can harness til 80lbs. I just moved my 4yr old from a cheap evenflo to the Frontier to keep her in a harness longer.