Ugh I give up....just pick me a new booster

mamabear · Oct 24, 2009

Back story:
DD was in the Frontier in booster mode. I had to move her little sis into the frontier, so DD1 has been in the TB lately. We aren't loving it for everyday. For some reason the headrest won't stay up in position, and the car's seatbelt twists something terrible in the belt path.

We shopped for boosters IRL. DD hated them all.She was in tears. We tried the Vivo, the Parkway SG, the Monterey. She "tolerated" the Vivo the best, but I wasn't thrilled with the seat depth.

A week ago some friends of ours showed us their Jane Indy. She liked it. I liked it. Found a place online that has some......went to order today and they are sold out

. We are back at square one.

So, what else is there?? the front runners were the Vivo and the Jane.

She hated the Monterey (it "closed in her shouldrs"

)

She wasn't keen on the PWSG (said she wouldn't use the SG) Is that even an option??The user guide just said "strongly recommended"

We own a TB and a compass, they are fine for spare seats or my mom's car, but not everyday...

What else is there???

I'm *this close* to just buying another Frontier to use in booster mode (sigh)

I'm about to throw in the towel.....someone just pick for me??? the TB is getting worse by the day!!

she's 6.5yrs 54lbs 50"

Beckers · Oct 24, 2009

Ugh, I hate it when things seems to work out and then it gets snatched out from under me!

What about getting DD2 something else? That would probably be cheaper that another frontier, right?

mamabear · Oct 24, 2009

Yeah, but there aren't many HWH seats she'd fit (she's outgrown the MA harness), we'd end up needing another booster in a year or two. Plus it seems so silly to buy another HWH seat just so DD1 can use the Frontier as a booster KWIM??

Jennifer mom to my 7 · Oct 24, 2009

WHen is the cybex booster supposed to be released?

mamabear · Oct 24, 2009

Did you see the crash test videos for that one???

Hmmmm....I don't know.....

firemomof3 · Oct 24, 2009

I heard that they Cybex seat won't be out till fall/2010 :thumbsdown:

NannyMom · Oct 24, 2009

Just wanted to say, if the TB's headrest isn't staying up, call Graco and ask for a refund. I had that issue, they replaced it piece by piece, but still had the problems and got a total refund.

mamabear · Oct 24, 2009

thanks, that's something to consider, but I still think it isn't right for us for everyday.
Something happens when DD unbuckles to get out, the seatbelt twists all around, and sometimes gets caught up on the armrest, so when she re buckles it ends up in the crease between the armrest and the seat back, not under the armrest....I've never had that happen with any other booster, hence why I think it's not for us....not now....

abacus2 · Oct 24, 2009

Have you tried the Harmony Baby Armor (terrible name :thumbsdown

, [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Armor-Adjustable-Booster-Black/dp/B00318CKLA"]Clek Oobr[/ame] (although you should probably just buy a Frontier at that price), or the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Combi-Kobuk-Air-Thru-Booster-Seat/dp/B003MBCGOM/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1315631781&sr=1-2"]Combi Kobuk[/ame]?

emandbri · Oct 24, 2009

The cybex booster is to be out in Jan but those crash test videos are freaking me out. I am going to try e-mailing the company and see what speed the crashes were.

The sides of the Monterey go out but even on the smallest setting it would be more than roomey enough for her, sounds like she is mad you took her seat away and is being difficult.

What about a nautilus for your younger dd? Cheaper than another frontier.

mamabear · Oct 25, 2009

emandbri said:
The cybex booster is to be out in Jan but those crash test videos are freaking me out. I am going to try e-mailing the company and see what speed the crashes were.

If you fond out can you post back??
They kind of freaked me out too. And I was/am really excited for this booster, I was planning in putting up with the TB until Cybex was out. now not so sure

emandbri · Oct 25, 2009

I will. I asked the speed, the size of the dummies, if it was latched, and if the crash was head on or off-center.

Judi · Oct 25, 2009

I am considering putting mine in swap.

mamabear · Oct 25, 2009

hmmmmmm

mamabear · Oct 25, 2009

emandbri said:
I will. I asked the speed, the size of the dummies, if it was latched, and if the crash was head on or off-center.

The smaller dummy fared OK. It's the larger one that got tossed around. My Dd is a tall 6.5yo, so more the size of the larger one. I don't like how the dummy came out of the belt. and the dummy's head was totally outside of the headwings......

Do you think it has anything to do with the fact that the seat is top heavy??

Defrost · Oct 25, 2009

Were any of them pink? My dd swears that pink boosters are more comfortable.

mamabear · Oct 25, 2009

Defrost said:
Were any of them pink? My dd swears that pink boosters are more comfortable.

Why yes, yes they were

Seriously considering seeking out a discontinued blush vivo and calling it a day

Thanksgiving_Twins_Mom · Oct 26, 2009

I've got a spare original Parkway (Nantucket pattern - gray/khaki, was DD1's until she moved her long legs to the Air Booster) you could borrow in the mean time - PM me if you're interested

mamabear · Oct 26, 2009

oh thanks so much Elaine! That is so sweet of you!! I'll let you know if we need it

mburks26 · Oct 26, 2009

what the Vivo is discontinued ? or just the pink one either way darn.

Ugh I give up....just pick me a new booster

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