flipper68
12-29-2007, 08:36 PM
I wandered through the "high end" baby store this afternoon.
Saw the Recaro Como/Signo IRL. Couple of questions:
How do the "top slots" compare with an MA?
The bottom slots looked good for a larger newborn but the crotch strap seemed really deep (far away from the back of the seat) for a little one. I measured the depth with the length of my hand and it hit my forearm instead of my wrist as most do. Is there another slot I didn't find/has anyone whose actually used the seat noticed this?
First impression is that this seat was rather narrow and would NOT be comfy for a big/chunky/heavy child. Again, what's the experience in actually use? [If I missed the photos, would someone please post the link so I can see older/big kids in the seat?]
There was an IO seat I've never heard of: MIA MOAT/MOTA. (sp?). European I'm assuming because of the name, with funky colors and sold as a travel system w/a jog stroller. [I should have asked if they sold the Keyfit / Keyfit 30 w/o the stroller. Come to think of it, I think ALL of the IO's were displayed as a "system".] What's the scoop on this seat?
They also had the "ORBIT" - very $$, very cool. It swivels on it's base. The base fits flat against the vehicle seat back - not high enough to be a rebound bar, but interesting. [They had it set up in the stroller but with an acrylic "stand" so the CR base was attached to "LATCH anchors" like you would install it in a vehicle.] The literature said the toddler seat was coming 2/08. Apparently it fits on the same base and swivels as well, which leads me to wonder - how to you tether it? Besides, won't the swivel feature be worthless if a tether is used?
Another interesting feature: it doesn't have a hard plastic carry handle. Instead it appears to be two "straps" with lightweight metal or plastic inside "backback fabric" cover.
Fun on a Saturday afternoon.
Saw the Recaro Como/Signo IRL. Couple of questions:
How do the "top slots" compare with an MA?
The bottom slots looked good for a larger newborn but the crotch strap seemed really deep (far away from the back of the seat) for a little one. I measured the depth with the length of my hand and it hit my forearm instead of my wrist as most do. Is there another slot I didn't find/has anyone whose actually used the seat noticed this?
First impression is that this seat was rather narrow and would NOT be comfy for a big/chunky/heavy child. Again, what's the experience in actually use? [If I missed the photos, would someone please post the link so I can see older/big kids in the seat?]
There was an IO seat I've never heard of: MIA MOAT/MOTA. (sp?). European I'm assuming because of the name, with funky colors and sold as a travel system w/a jog stroller. [I should have asked if they sold the Keyfit / Keyfit 30 w/o the stroller. Come to think of it, I think ALL of the IO's were displayed as a "system".] What's the scoop on this seat?
They also had the "ORBIT" - very $$, very cool. It swivels on it's base. The base fits flat against the vehicle seat back - not high enough to be a rebound bar, but interesting. [They had it set up in the stroller but with an acrylic "stand" so the CR base was attached to "LATCH anchors" like you would install it in a vehicle.] The literature said the toddler seat was coming 2/08. Apparently it fits on the same base and swivels as well, which leads me to wonder - how to you tether it? Besides, won't the swivel feature be worthless if a tether is used?
Another interesting feature: it doesn't have a hard plastic carry handle. Instead it appears to be two "straps" with lightweight metal or plastic inside "backback fabric" cover.
Fun on a Saturday afternoon.