Question A couple carseat questions

PlacentaMama · 02-13-2012, 10:37 PM

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1) Do the seat covers from the SKJP Radians fit the Diono Radians?
2) My 6 1/2 year old is 47" tall, weighs 42 lbs, seated shoulder hight of 15"; any carseat recommendations for her? Should I keep her in a 5-point-harness or would she be ok in a booster?
3) My 8 1/2 year old is 4' 5" tall & weighs 54 lbs; should he be in a highjack booster or in a backless booster safe for him now?

We live in Cali if that makes a difference.
Thank you!

wendytthomas · 02-13-2012, 11:40 PM

The SKJP covers don't quite fit the Diono seats. As I recall, they will work, but it won't be perfect, so if you're going to be OCD about the covers, don't do it.

A six year old is fine in a booster or harness, whichever you prefer, provided they sit properly. An 8.5 year old is fine in either a high back or backless, whichever you prefer, provided you have head support from the car for a backless. Do you need recommendations?

Wendy

Jessica61624 · 02-13-2012, 11:54 PM

The XTSL fits the R120 nicely. However the belt guides for the booster are useless.

PlacentaMama · 02-14-2012, 12:59 AM

Thank you both!
Wendy~ Recommendations would be great!

wendytthomas · 02-14-2012, 01:33 AM

For the six year old I'd look at the Graco Turbobooster, Britax Parkway, Recaro ProBooster, Diono Monterey, and Clek Oobr.

For the eight year old I'd look at the Graco Turbobooster (backless), Evenflo Amp, Harmony Lite Rider/Cruz, Diono Sante Fe, and Clek Olli.

Wendy

PlacentaMama · 02-14-2012, 02:34 AM

Thank you! I love the variety of price points. DH thinks I am way over-thinking the "car seat thing", but we've been rear-ended twice (at stop-signs, at a complete stop both times), the 2nd time the other driver was going 55 MPH & pushed us 20+ feet...we were all ok (whiplash), but yes, I am a bit cautious now!

02-13-2012, 11:40 PM	#2
wendytthomas Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dresden, Germany Posts: 25,080	Re: A couple carseat questions The SKJP covers don't quite fit the Diono seats. As I recall, they will work, but it won't be perfect, so if you're going to be OCD about the covers, don't do it. A six year old is fine in a booster or harness, whichever you prefer, provided they sit properly. An 8.5 year old is fine in either a high back or backless, whichever you prefer, provided you have head support from the car for a backless. Do you need recommendations? Wendy __________________ wendy, mom to piper, 7/26/02, 54", 67#, Ozzi, Monterey (thank you, Diono!) laine 9/16/09, 36.5", 28#, True Fit, True Fit Premier 2004 Audi A4, 2012 Mazda5 Currently using TFP and Ozzi in a 2013 Ford Mondeo

02-13-2012, 11:54 PM	#3
Jessica61624 CPS Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Everett,WA Posts: 3,209	The XTSL fits the R120 nicely. However the belt guides for the booster are useless. __________________ Jessica-Mommy Jaelyn-Frontier 85/Diono Monterey(6-16-07) Dominic-RF R120(2-4-10) Damian{HBA2C}-Boulevard 70(6-19-12)

02-14-2012, 12:59 AM	#4
PlacentaMama Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Cali Posts: 47	Re: A couple carseat questions Thank you both! Wendy~ Recommendations would be great!

02-14-2012, 01:33 AM	#5
wendytthomas Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dresden, Germany Posts: 25,080	Re: A couple carseat questions For the six year old I'd look at the Graco Turbobooster, Britax Parkway, Recaro ProBooster, Diono Monterey, and Clek Oobr. For the eight year old I'd look at the Graco Turbobooster (backless), Evenflo Amp, Harmony Lite Rider/Cruz, Diono Sante Fe, and Clek Olli. Wendy __________________ wendy, mom to piper, 7/26/02, 54", 67#, Ozzi, Monterey (thank you, Diono!) laine 9/16/09, 36.5", 28#, True Fit, True Fit Premier 2004 Audi A4, 2012 Mazda5 Currently using TFP and Ozzi in a 2013 Ford Mondeo

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