ALL4BALANCE
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I am new to this so please forgive any repeat of questions, I have tried to search thorough the questions but I still have more. I have a 9 month old who is 28" and 21lbs and we are ready to move him into a convertible car seat (he is our only child). After spending weeks reading reviews and comments about all the different ones we have narrowed the choice down to the radian xtsl or a blvd. We have a 97 toyota rav4 and a 04 kia spectra that the seat must go in, which means one can only use a seatbelt (rav4) and the other we can use a latch system (spectra). I wish there was a store in my town that carried a radian so I could see how it fits. I am planning to go to babiesrus to see how the blvd fits. But lets say they both fit are there any opinions as to which is better. Is one more cushiony, easier to wash, better wear and tear, how easy it is to adjust the harness, installation RF, experience with these types of seats in these types of vehicles, etc. If my memory serves me right I don't think either one has multiple crotch belt positions which is my only concern since I want to use this seat until my son has out grown it in height or weight. I appreciate any advice on either seat and I am not opposed to other seats it just seemed these 2 fit all our needs and wants.
Oh and one more question. Since I have to use the seatbelt in my rav4 does the car seat have to be on the side or the middle and does this make a difference with installation.
Once I decide on a seat and purchase it I plan to have a CPS technician help me install it.
Thanks again for all your help. This is an amazing website full of knowledge.
Oh and one more question. Since I have to use the seatbelt in my rav4 does the car seat have to be on the side or the middle and does this make a difference with installation.
Once I decide on a seat and purchase it I plan to have a CPS technician help me install it.
Thanks again for all your help. This is an amazing website full of knowledge.