sheaam
07-27-2007, 05:23 PM
ok--i posted last night concerning a request regarding car seat purchases for triplets (8 months--6 months adjusted age) in an expedition. i was swaying toward purchasing the marathons--but i just had a girlfriend of mine come over and i fit the largest child in hers--and i couldn't even latch the crotch belt! my little turkey was too think in the center and i guess, not tall enough for it to hit at hip level! it hit right around her mid thigh, and was too tight to fasten! i took my middle child out to try him out--i was able to fasten the crotch belt, but he was the belt hit him at midthigh as well, and was pretty snug. i have no idea how they r going to grow--so i do not know what to do! because of their preemie issues and the boys being diagnosed with chronic lung disease, i really only take the kids out for doc appts and to my parents pool--taking them in to BRU to try them out in different carseats made me nervous-lol, so of course, i was trying to avoid having to make that trip. any recommendations?? below is last night's post, with more specifics: (oh, and THANK U for your comments and suggestions!)
hello all! i have spent HOURS reading your reviews, along with researching which convertible seats would b best for our trio. they r going on 8 months old now (6 months adjusted age), and the biggest one has just surpassed the weight limits of her infant carseat! it took me by suprise, so now i feel so rushed with making a decision--and i need help!
first off, of course, i want something that has high safety ratings. i have been researching about the britax carseats--particularly the marathons. other seats i have been considering are the safe voyage, the eddie bauer alpha omega elites, and the radians.
i need to mention that, for the time being, we drive an expedition and would like the seats to fit 3 across (tried out both the marathons and the eddie bauers in the 2nd row--the marathons fit great but were alittle high backed, and the eddie bauers fit well, but with their armrests, they were alittle snug). i have no idea though-am i going to break my back getting the rugrats in and out of the 2nd row? lol i'd imagine it would b even more difficult getting them in and out of the 3rd!
i almost had my mind made up to purchase 3 of the marathons until just yesterday when i received a post from another triplet mom saying that the eddie bauers and the marathons were TOO TIGHT at the crotch and NOT to purchase them! she said that the EPA had changed their standards, and that with these snugger crotch belts, my chunky kids might get bruises and would not grow well with these seats! IS THIS TRUE? should i go with a seat that has adjustable crotch straps--one with different levels like the shoulder harnesses? also, i had read that the marathons had issues with the lock offs not working properly in the rear facing position--have any of u had these problems??
a friend mentioned to me today about the radian--what r your thoughts on those considering my situaion? i haven't had the chance to check out their safety ratings just yet. what i liked about the marathons was that they went up to 65lbs (my kiddos haven't started crawling yet, so i have no idea how they will grow--but my biggest girl is a chunker!--i wanted to make sure my kids were supported thru their chunky stages, or even tall stages, with the hubby being 6'3"), the tether system, the EPS foam (wanted side impact protection, but u all have posted such mixed reviews on the headrests), and the EASY installation! the same friend that mentioned the radian purchased the safe voyage for her kids and highly recommends that one. have to purchase these of the net though, as there aren't any stores around that carry them. should i take the risk? i need to feel that my kiddos r safe and supported, the seats need to fit comfortably, kids need to be comfortable in them, and i need to have an easier install. is there anything else i am leaving out?
i had a few of the other triplet moms recommend the 3 in 1 convertible eddie bauers--but from what i've read it seems that people either love them or hate them. i've read that they r really difficult to install, and hard to clean--not to mention that the crotch strap is limiting. what r your thoughts on these issues?
i had thought about the triumph, but was alittle discouraged when i found out about the side harness controls--with having 3 side by side, i don't think those would b easily accessible, especially while they r rearfacing. i did like that they offered the side impact protection though.
please offer your thoughts! i need to make a decision asap--and from what i've read, u all have much experiene in these areas! i truly appreciate your expertise, and want to thank u in advance!!!
sincerely
amber
hello all! i have spent HOURS reading your reviews, along with researching which convertible seats would b best for our trio. they r going on 8 months old now (6 months adjusted age), and the biggest one has just surpassed the weight limits of her infant carseat! it took me by suprise, so now i feel so rushed with making a decision--and i need help!
first off, of course, i want something that has high safety ratings. i have been researching about the britax carseats--particularly the marathons. other seats i have been considering are the safe voyage, the eddie bauer alpha omega elites, and the radians.
i need to mention that, for the time being, we drive an expedition and would like the seats to fit 3 across (tried out both the marathons and the eddie bauers in the 2nd row--the marathons fit great but were alittle high backed, and the eddie bauers fit well, but with their armrests, they were alittle snug). i have no idea though-am i going to break my back getting the rugrats in and out of the 2nd row? lol i'd imagine it would b even more difficult getting them in and out of the 3rd!
i almost had my mind made up to purchase 3 of the marathons until just yesterday when i received a post from another triplet mom saying that the eddie bauers and the marathons were TOO TIGHT at the crotch and NOT to purchase them! she said that the EPA had changed their standards, and that with these snugger crotch belts, my chunky kids might get bruises and would not grow well with these seats! IS THIS TRUE? should i go with a seat that has adjustable crotch straps--one with different levels like the shoulder harnesses? also, i had read that the marathons had issues with the lock offs not working properly in the rear facing position--have any of u had these problems??
a friend mentioned to me today about the radian--what r your thoughts on those considering my situaion? i haven't had the chance to check out their safety ratings just yet. what i liked about the marathons was that they went up to 65lbs (my kiddos haven't started crawling yet, so i have no idea how they will grow--but my biggest girl is a chunker!--i wanted to make sure my kids were supported thru their chunky stages, or even tall stages, with the hubby being 6'3"), the tether system, the EPS foam (wanted side impact protection, but u all have posted such mixed reviews on the headrests), and the EASY installation! the same friend that mentioned the radian purchased the safe voyage for her kids and highly recommends that one. have to purchase these of the net though, as there aren't any stores around that carry them. should i take the risk? i need to feel that my kiddos r safe and supported, the seats need to fit comfortably, kids need to be comfortable in them, and i need to have an easier install. is there anything else i am leaving out?
i had a few of the other triplet moms recommend the 3 in 1 convertible eddie bauers--but from what i've read it seems that people either love them or hate them. i've read that they r really difficult to install, and hard to clean--not to mention that the crotch strap is limiting. what r your thoughts on these issues?
i had thought about the triumph, but was alittle discouraged when i found out about the side harness controls--with having 3 side by side, i don't think those would b easily accessible, especially while they r rearfacing. i did like that they offered the side impact protection though.
please offer your thoughts! i need to make a decision asap--and from what i've read, u all have much experiene in these areas! i truly appreciate your expertise, and want to thank u in advance!!!
sincerely
amber