Haven't posted here in awhile-but thought I would get some feedback. We need to replace the car seats because of an accident. (We are ok-just very sore and stuff. Got hit by a drunk driver with all 4 of us in the car.)
I have no idea what the vehicle will end up being. It was a Prius but if its totaled we are screwed because we can't afford a car payment right now. For now, they will be in my old Jeep Wrangler that had basic seats because we didn't use it much.
DD1 is almost 7, 43 lbs, 46 inches tall and 16 inches from seat to shoulder.
DD2 is 4.5, 42 lbs, 40 inches tall and 13 inches from seat to shoulder.
Since we had Britax Blvds to begin with, I am thinking we should stick with Britax in general, so his insurance company doesn't fight us? Plus, I have been very happy with them and they protected the girls perfectly in the crash.
Some folks at car-seat.org mentioned the Britax Frontier. I worry about the side impact capabilities in a harness/booster though? But I guess DD1 is almost there for height/shoulder so I have to move up with her anyway? And DD2 has quite awhile before she really 'needs' to step up although the Frontier would be the only car seat we'd have to buy after this.
I saw the Advocate which looks crazy protective but I am not sure how much space it takes up. Anyone have experience with it? Could I fit it in an older Wrangler? What about if the Prius is saved?
Is there another brand/seat that is a harness/booster combo with hard core protection (and easy install! we are reaching latch limits and the Jeep has no latches anyway. I am adding the retrofit tether anchor at the dealership if they can find one) that anyone else would suggest I look at?
Would you keep DD2 in a Convertible? So much reading out there about a neurotypical almost 5 year old being just as safe in a harness booster. They just don't look as solid online.
Any other thoughts? Suggestions?
I have no idea what the vehicle will end up being. It was a Prius but if its totaled we are screwed because we can't afford a car payment right now. For now, they will be in my old Jeep Wrangler that had basic seats because we didn't use it much.
DD1 is almost 7, 43 lbs, 46 inches tall and 16 inches from seat to shoulder.
DD2 is 4.5, 42 lbs, 40 inches tall and 13 inches from seat to shoulder.
Since we had Britax Blvds to begin with, I am thinking we should stick with Britax in general, so his insurance company doesn't fight us? Plus, I have been very happy with them and they protected the girls perfectly in the crash.
Some folks at car-seat.org mentioned the Britax Frontier. I worry about the side impact capabilities in a harness/booster though? But I guess DD1 is almost there for height/shoulder so I have to move up with her anyway? And DD2 has quite awhile before she really 'needs' to step up although the Frontier would be the only car seat we'd have to buy after this.
I saw the Advocate which looks crazy protective but I am not sure how much space it takes up. Anyone have experience with it? Could I fit it in an older Wrangler? What about if the Prius is saved?
Is there another brand/seat that is a harness/booster combo with hard core protection (and easy install! we are reaching latch limits and the Jeep has no latches anyway. I am adding the retrofit tether anchor at the dealership if they can find one) that anyone else would suggest I look at?
Would you keep DD2 in a Convertible? So much reading out there about a neurotypical almost 5 year old being just as safe in a harness booster. They just don't look as solid online.
Any other thoughts? Suggestions?