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    Help booster frustration

    Still searching for a booster seat for my chevy traverse captain chair with fixed headrest. Are there any boosters out there that don't have to be flush with the seat back? I'd prefer latch higher wt range and comfy. I tried the peg perego and there was quite a bit of gap. Parkway was better...
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    peg perego booster vs parkway

    I'm looking for a narrow bases booster to go in the captain chair 2nd row of my traverse. I haven't been able to find a parkway to see in person but I came across a peg person booster viaggio maybe(?) Looked pretty narrow. Anyway haven't been able to find much on here about them. Has anyone...
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    HB booster captain chair chevy traverse

    Hello. I need some help finding a narrow high back booster that will fit in the 2nd row captain chairs of my chevy traverse. My son is 6 yo, 57#, and 18 in seated rise (if that makes sense) He has been riding in a radian which fits great in the bucket seat in my car but his shoulders are...
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    5 yo plane and rental car question

    I'm having a hard time deciding what I should do, I have a 5yo 53 pounds current in a harnessed seat radian and nautilus in our cars and occasionally in a highback booster in grandmas car. Not really booster trained but just a few blocks to school. We're getting ready to visit some friends can't...
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    Combination seat with higher harness wt limits

    Just realized last week that my son is over the limit on his maestro. He's 51 pounds and 43 inches. Still has room above his shoulders on the maestro and the radian xtls that is in my car. This will be in DS car and spare. I'd like to be able to put it in my car if needed. The closest stores...
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    safe rider vest

    I'm planning on taking amtrak to visit a girlfriend. It will just be me and my 3yo. Not sure I want to lug my radian on the train. If my friend doesn't have a spare seat I can use I was thinking about maybe getting the safe ride vest. Looks like a small would fit him he's 38 pounds and...
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    3 across toyota corolla

    I'm asking for my step-daughter who is expecting this summer. Currently she has a 7 year old in a cheaper high back booster (not sure what one) and a 3 year old 27 pound daughter in an alpha omega FF. Money will be an issue. I'm sure they won't be able to afford a radian on their own...
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    need harnessed seat

    So now that I'm not stressing over the tether issue in my sister's car I need to start looking into the next seat. Son is 3 years old 36 pounds and is on the short side. He currently rides FF in a radian and a EFTA. I'm planning/hoping on being able to use these till he is ready for a HBB...
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    harness seat that doesn't require top tether

    Does anyone know if there is a seat that doesn't require a top tether. It is for when my sister is babysitting my 3 yo son and apparently her nissan pathfinder doesn't have top tethers. I'd like not to spend too terribly much she'll be watching him every other weekend. DS is 3, around 36...
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    need suggestions for cheaper infant seat

    I looking to get a infant seat for my cousin's daughter that is expecting in Oct. She will be a teen mom so I want something easy to use and not too expensive on my pocket book. For her baby registery she picked out an envenflo discovery 5 but the harness adjust is in the rear and I'm not sure...
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    help husband turned 2.5 yo FF

    Hello, It's been quite a while since I've been on here but need a little advice. I have been fighting a loosing battle with my husband about turning our son forward facing. Luckily he only rides with my hubby maybe once a week and when he does it is usually in our very small town. In my car...
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    convertable seat for grandma

    Need some advice for a friend. Her mother is unable to get the crotch buckle to release with her thumbs on a my ride. Also has some problems getting the strap that tightens and loosens the harness straps to work. We moved the seat to the outboard position and that seemed to help the harness...
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    lightest infant carrier seat

    General question--What is the smalliest (lightest to carry) infact carrier seat available for a normal full term baby? thanks
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    radian XTSL and 2003 honda CRV or another seat?

    Bought a radian for my CRV really wanted it to work but have been unable to get a good install. Had a tech that was not familiar w/ radians help me to no avail. Diapers.com emailed me the return shipping label but thought I should try one more time for any advice before sending back. I want...
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    Why don't pediatricians encourage/instruct ERF

    This probably isn't the most approp place to discuss this but I am a little surprised MDs don't talk about this at well baby checks. I was talking to friend at work the other day, her son is 13 months. Since I have been doing a lot of research on car seats asked her what seat she had. She had...
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    convertable seat for Grandma's car

    Need a little help. Looking for a convertable seat for my Mom's car. Car is a 2005 Chevy Malibu. She bought a EFTA and I went over today to help her install it. Couldn't get a good install in the center position (w/ latch or belt) due to the curve in the back of the seat. Got a great fit on...
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    Question radian seat cover options

    I'm looking at possibly getting a radian XTSL for my 14 month old. It's hard to see what the fabric is like in pictures online. I like the nitro (red) the best but also like ventura. The eclipse would be 3rd on my list. Want something soft, easy to wipe clean, and not too hot for summer...
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    difference b/w radian models

    I have been looking at radians online in hopes of being able to get 3 across in my 2003 honda CRV. I'm getting confused by the different models. Son is 14months, 20lbs, 28in tall w/ 13in torso. (so he's small <3rd%tile) Currently have an EFTA but need a 2nd seat. My question is: what's the...
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    radian vs my ride 65 vs true fit

    Stats:My son is 14 months 28in, 20 lbs, and torso 13in. (<3rd% for ht and 4th for wt.) 2003 honda CRV will be the primary car and Dad's is a 2000 Chyrisler LHS (no latch) Transitioning from snugride to convertable seat. I have a 2 part question. I currently have an EFTA in my car, CRV. I...

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