Help me pick FFing seats!

Pixels · 11-27-2009, 07:40 PM

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SIL needs help picking seats for her soon-to-be step-daughters. One is 2yo, she guesses 35 pounds (I doubt she's that heavy, but will be FFing regardless). The other is 4-almost-5 yo, she guesses 50 pounds.

Can anyone help me compare the following seats, especially top harness slots and any funky rules (Apex needs head support):
Graco Nautilus - 65 pounds FFing, converts to decent HBB and backless booster, $135
Evenflo Generations 65 - 65 pounds FFing, converts to poor HBB, $100 BRU exlusive
Evenflo Maestro - 50 pounds FFing, converts to HBB, $75 Sears
Cosco Apex 65 - 65 pounds FFing, requires head support from vehicle, $130

Ease of use also is good.

Anything else I should be looking at?

canadiangie · 11-27-2009, 07:53 PM

2 Nauti's.

Easy breezy, done.

No funky rules, harnesses for a long time, tall top slots, works well as a booster for most kids.

libranbutterfly · 11-27-2009, 07:55 PM

That's what I was going to say. It fits littler kids well too.

firemomof3 · 11-27-2009, 08:01 PM

I also agree with 2 Nautilus. I ordered a Maestro a few weeks ago and still have not had a confirmed order or shipment from Sears

So, I'm not sure whats going on with those!

DahliaRW · 11-27-2009, 09:01 PM

Yup, definitely 2 Nautilus.

Pixels · 11-27-2009, 09:55 PM

I should mention that money is a concern, and they'll be buying two sets of seats (two vehicles).

Perhaps a 40 pound seat for the 2yo for now, and plan on passing down the Nautilus and getting the older girl a booster when the time comes? I would need to get weight on the 2yo confirmed first, but I really, really don't think she's anywhere near 35. 25 is more likely.

autumnlily · 11-27-2009, 11:30 PM

Target currently has the super cute scenera (apples or trees of some sort) for $45 each. That would be $90 total for the smaller DD. That would help with cutting costs for now. I don't need a new seat... but I really really like that pattern

Overstock.com has a black friday sale of the Daisy Daze Scenera for $28.09... 2 seats for under $60 should help with the GN purchases

Kat_Momof3 · 11-28-2009, 09:52 PM

for wanting ease of use and install.. I'd go with the Nautilus.. hands down.

They look like big kid seats, too, and they come in girl patterns (and you can get matching or get different ones for each girl, depending on what they prefer)... And with that amazing cupholder and the cubbies... she will probably get lots of stepmom points from them for getting those seats.

11-27-2009, 07:53 PM	#2
canadiangie Ambassador - CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB. Canada Posts: 4,664	Re: Help me pick FFing seats! 2 Nauti's. Easy breezy, done. No funky rules, harnesses for a long time, tall top slots, works well as a booster for most kids.

11-27-2009, 07:55 PM	#3
libranbutterfly Senior Community Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 967	Re: Help me pick FFing seats! That's what I was going to say. It fits littler kids well too. __________________ Jeneca Mom to Kamille (8) Booster, Alexis (6) Booster & Rayne (1) Officially ERF now, looking for a new seat soon.

11-27-2009, 08:01 PM	#4
firemomof3 CPS Technician Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,990	Re: Help me pick FFing seats! I also agree with 2 Nautilus. I ordered a Maestro a few weeks ago and still have not had a confirmed order or shipment from Sears So, I'm not sure whats going on with those!

11-27-2009, 09:01 PM	#5
DahliaRW CPS Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near the Cascades! Posts: 1,665	Re: Help me pick FFing seats! Yup, definitely 2 Nautilus. __________________ Mommy to two wild little boys and a little princess! DS1 (01/05, 46 1/2", 44 lbs), Boring Gray Turbobooster / Harmony Literider DS2 (07/07, 39 1/2", 40lbs), Harvest Complete Air / Booster Training in a Maui Blue PWSG / RSTV DD (07/09, 33", 23lbs), rfing Flair MyRide / rfing Scenera

11-27-2009, 09:55 PM	#6
Pixels CPS Technician Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Worcester county, MA Posts: 9,939	Re: Help me pick FFing seats! I should mention that money is a concern, and they'll be buying two sets of seats (two vehicles). Perhaps a 40 pound seat for the 2yo for now, and plan on passing down the Nautilus and getting the older girl a booster when the time comes? I would need to get weight on the 2yo confirmed first, but I really, really don't think she's anywhere near 35. 25 is more likely. __________________ Melissa, CPST and Mom to three

11-27-2009, 11:30 PM	#7
autumnlily CPS Technician Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,328	Re: Help me pick FFing seats! Target currently has the super cute scenera (apples or trees of some sort) for $45 each. That would be $90 total for the smaller DD. That would help with cutting costs for now. I don't need a new seat... but I really really like that pattern Overstock.com has a black friday sale of the Daisy Daze Scenera for $28.09... 2 seats for under $60 should help with the GN purchases __________________ Misty, CPST and SK Senior Checker

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