Gen 65 vs GN

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Jennifer mom to my 7

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The nautilus has a taller top slot so will last longer than the generations 65. I think it is at least 1.5 to 2 inches taller, so may last up to 2 years longer.
 

disbugsmomma

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Also, the Gen makes a horrible booster, while the GN is an ok-ish fit on smaller kids, but a pretty good fit on bigger ones. If I remember correctly, that is.
 

Evolily

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Gen 65 is MUCH lighter and narrower, so for certain situations it is preferable. If you don't need the seat for travel or tight 3 across situations, the nautilus wins hands down, though. Just a more substantial seat with taller top slots and a better booster.
 

veggiegirl228

New member
My primary reason for the seat would be to buy it for an upcoming trip and then most likely sell it afterward (so use it for 9 days there and a bit here before so about 2 1/2 wks). I do remember that the G65 wasn't great for booster usage and the GN was a bit better for that but I'm by no means looking for a booster seat yet. If I was to find a GN at Target for clearance, it would be very tempting to get it (note to self: reminder to stalk Target for the GN :whistle:)
 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob
Staff member
I find the Nautilus super-easy to install. The Generations isn't difficult but not a super-easy install, like the Nauti. Add in the higher weight and height limits and the fact that it makes a decent booster and the Gen does not, I'd choose the Nauti myself. :)

However, if you could sell the Generations to someone whom you knew would only use it as a harnessed seat, and are confident installing seats in a variety of vehicles-- then maybe the Generations, with that 20% off coupon that's a good deal. :)
 

veggiegirl228

New member
The only reason I talked myself out of the GN is b/c of the traveling next month. With the 20% off the GN would have been 143.xx+ tx or I could stalk the Target's now and see if I get lucky for the 109 price. The G65 was $80 with the coupon so not bad. It wasn't that bad to install in my car tonight. I like it but still have fingers crossed for the GN... Or the temptation to get a Regent for her to use for a long time.. I think DH would kill me :whistle: I wonder if he would buy the reason I'd give for buying a cs is that we are in the process (very beginning) of adoption and would need DD's current's seats for him/her?
 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob
Staff member
Well, personally, for travel and if I were to keep it, I'd get the SafeGuard GO. But that's me. ;)
 

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