3.5 year old in a KF30 and huge 21 month old

[fyrfightermomma]

So I got my new Keyfit today (for $39!). I wanted to see how long I thought kids would last in it (because I couldn't decide between the KF and the SS1) so I plunked my kids in it.

I was pretty amazed. I thought it was much shorter. My 3.5 year old has outgrown it by about 2 inches-maybe even less. What do you guys think? The pics are misleading because her hair is so puffy (excuse the hair-it was post nap hair). In the first pic the horizontal part above her bangs is where the top of her head is. The fabric is the actual top of the hard shell so there is no puffiness there. She grew 4 inches in the past year, so I'd say she would have fit in this until age 3 (not that I'd keep her in it that long).

I am happy I got it. I think they will fit for a while.

How much taller is the SS1? My oldest still fits in the SS1 by height and weight.

Anyways here are some pics for fun.

DD1 is 3.5. 39" (all legs) and 25 lbs.

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/signo/100_0753-1.jpg

Line above bangs is where the top of her head is
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/signo/100_0754.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/signo/100_0759.jpg

DD2 is 21 months, 30 lbs and 34". She is ALL torso and no legs. She has a 1.5 inch longer torso than her big sister
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/signo/100_0755.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/signo/100_0761.jpg

And this is what she has thought of buckets since the day we came home from the hospital :)

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/signo/100_0757.jpg

The weird thing is that DD1 still fits in the SS1 but DD2 has *just* outgrown it. I put them both in one 2 months ago and DD2 had less room than DD1. But in my pics doesn't it look like DD2 outgrew it by less than her sister? I'm confused by that. She has a longer torso and has outgrown the SS1 but by these pics it looks like she has more room than her sister. Maybe the seats fit them differently??

[ketchupqueen]

She looks a bit slumpy to me. Also possible that your eldest had an unnoticed torso spurt. Cute kids!

[munchkin]

$39 :eek:. Where at? That is a great price, maybe it is karma from selling your MA for so cheap!

I know you have been having issues, but to me your DD1 looks happy and healthy! You must be doing a great job! She is so cute.

[keri1292]

Wait a minute. How did you get a $39 KEYFIT??? *insert drooly smilie here*

My guy fit in the SS1 forever too. Your oldest looks happy as a clam in the bucket. :D

[*Spoiledinmyhouseofblue*]

How cute!!! I too want to know where you got a 39.00 keyfit ;-)

Logan could of fit forever in the SS1, wish I would of known about it then.

[thepeach80]

Did you see Ilana in our SS1? http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=69167&highlight=Kasey I'll take more tonight since she just had a bath and her hair is calm, lol. I'll strap her in this time to see better. She's only 32.5". She would've been done w/ the KF30 at about 12 mos (I tried her after that so I'm just guessing, but she was too big last time I tried her in it).

[tarynsmum]

Yeah, I'm really jealous of that deal - I never get them that good!

[Blondie87]

Seriously... I need a $39 Keyfit!!!! I don't think I'll ever find that here...

[fyrfightermomma]

Don't worry guys. It wasn't really $39. I had an in store credit from something I returned plus a $30 coupon. So the store ate $120 and I paid $39. :) The seat was $159


But I love it. DOn't love the DOM (1/08) but oh well. It'll last two more kiddos at least

[fyrfightermomma]

$39 :eek:. Where at? That is a great price, maybe it is karma from selling your MA for so cheap!

I know you have been having issues, but to me your DD1 looks happy and healthy! You must be doing a great job! She is so cute.

You made me cry! *sniff*. Thank you. That really means a lot. I worry so much and to us she used to look so so sick. But we've been doing so much to get her healthy and to hear a stranger say she looks happy and healthy is unbelievable to us. 3 months ago you never would have said that. :) Yeah for healthy kids! :love: You just made my day!

[fyrfightermomma]

Wait a minute. How did you get a $39 KEYFIT??? *insert drooly smilie here*

My guy fit in the SS1 forever too. Your oldest looks happy as a clam in the bucket. :D

I don't know if it's her sensory issues or what but she LOVES buckets. Always has. She hates a convertible. Not enough support I guess. But she'll sit in a bucket on the floor for hours

She sat in this one and read for over an hour

I've been tempted for the past year or so to get a SS1 for her but who in the world buys a SS1 for a 3 year old?

Now it's not worth it. She's got about 1.5 inches before she outgrows the SS1. Save me money I guess huh

[fyrfightermomma]

Did you see Ilana in our SS1? http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=69167&highlight=Kasey I'll take more tonight since she just had a bath and her hair is calm, lol. I'll strap her in this time to see better. She's only 32.5". She would've been done w/ the KF30 at about 12 mos (I tried her after that so I'm just guessing, but she was too big last time I tried her in it).

Wow. I thought I had big kids but if she is that big in the SS1 at just over 2, I must have little kids! LOL. My youngest who I thought was huge will be 2 in March and she *just* outgrew it but still has shell above her head(maybe 1/2")

[featherhead]

The weird thing is that DD1 still fits in the SS1 but DD2 has *just* outgrown it. I put them both in one 2 months ago and DD2 had less room than DD1. But in my pics doesn't it look like DD2 outgrew it by less than her sister? I'm confused by that. She has a longer torso and has outgrown the SS1 but by these pics it looks like she has more room than her sister. Maybe the seats fit them differently??

I think that's true. Jewels came over the other day. She had her dd in a Snugride, and I pulled out my new Keyfit for her to see. My dd had a tiny bit more room in the Snugride than the Keyfit, but her dd had more room in the Keyfit. Oh, and my 18 month old would just barely fit in the Keyfit (with a disposable diaper anyway).

[PixieEMT]

Fyrfightermomma- Would you mind flipping the seat over and snapping a picture of the bottom for me? Please?
I wanted to see if it looks similar to a Graco SnugRide/SS1/SR32. I'm curious to know how it snaps onto a travel system.
I bought a Fisher Price Sit and Stand Duo that says you can only use Graco,Britax or FP car seats on it. :rolleyes:
I'm not going to BRU for at least 2 more weeks. We are taking the stroller with us to try seats out.
Thank you:)

[fyrfightermomma]

Sure here are pics. I sure wish I had a baby to put in it :( But hopefully someday I will!

Completely flat and rounded. No cutout like where you would put it on a shopping cart (i know, i know) but that "cutout" is what usually attaches to strollers for travel systems as well
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/100_0764.jpg

Where my finger is is really the only part that hooks into the base that is visible. There are two tiny metal hooks on the front but are mainly recessed in the shell. These grey things lock into the base and depress when the handle to remove the seat from the base is pulled.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/100_0765.jpg
Competely rounded with no skid things on each side
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/100_0766.jpg

view from where child's back would behttp://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/100_0767.jpg

view under child's butt
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/eviesmama_2008/100_0768.jpg

HTH

[PixieEMT]

That helps.
I wish I had my SnugRide to snap a couple pics of. The red handle that you pull to release it from the base has a plastic hook that hooks into a square cut out in the base. That little hook also hooks the carrier onto the stroller tray.

My FP Sit and Stand duo manual has the Safe Voyage Infant seat pictured in it. :rolleyes: That looked like a nice seat too! I'm going to try a KF 30 at BRU and I'm hoping they have the new SR32 in stock.

[Kat_Momof3]

Wow. I thought I had big kids but if she is that big in the SS1 at just over 2, I must have little kids! LOL. My youngest who I thought was huge will be 2 in March and she *just* outgrew it but still has shell above her head(maybe 1/2")

oh your kids are definitely on the smaller side.

Ruthie was too big lengthwise by 1" (her head was level with the top of the shell) AND weight (she was already 30-32lbs) at 23mo old.

I have pics if anyone wants me to post them!!

[zeo2ski]

Aw, those pics are too cute. It's funny how your ODD loves the buckets while YDD hates them,hehe.

I don't know your story with ODD, but I always notice your siggy pics (cause I think hard about the recaro) and I always think she is so darn cute--I never guessed she was not healthy and happy 100% of the time! Good luck to you all with whatever the issues are, but you've got a gorgeous little girl there.