MyRide 65 too SHORT??? =(

rainbowmommy44 · Dec 13, 2009

is anyone else having this issue once they get the seat home and their kid in it??? I bought it b/c we were about at the limit RF in the Marathon (a 33 lb seat) The MR65 definitely looked taller (the back) than our Marathon - but I'm not sure he has any room to grow in it.

He would have had a bit in the Marathon still -not a lot, but a bit - anyway - I'm so disappointed. I need to take some pics and get some opinions - I really want him rearfacing longer (28 months now) - ugh - I'm really upset!!!!

joolsplus3 · Dec 13, 2009

We had the same problem. My 35lb 3 yo had a little less growing room, heightwise, in the MR vs. the MA. Lots of room in the Radian or Safety First Complete Air, though.

MANDY1234 · Dec 13, 2009

the myride and the MA have the same shell height if I remmeber correctly. If you are loking for soemthing to RF in longer you need to look at the RN, the complete air, and the TF... They all have super tall shells

BookMama · Dec 13, 2009

The MA and the My Ride have about the same RF room height-wise. Some people have measured the My Ride a little shorter than the MA. (My DD seems to have about the same amount of room in both seats.)

If RF height is an issue for your child, you may want to check into a Radian.

If you are loking for soemthing to RF in longer you need to look at the RN, the complete air, and the TF... They all have super tall shells

The True Fit wouldn't work for long, though, since it has a 35 lb. RF limit and her child is just about at 33 lbs.

rainbowmommy44 · Dec 13, 2009

can anyone tell me more about the Complete Air???
can I even return a seat??? =( I've been using it about 4 days - not thrilled w/ it either...oy.

Pixels · Dec 13, 2009

Generally, yes, you can return seats just like any other product.

The Complete Air has a 40" maximum height limit and 40 pound maximum weight limit for rear facing. The shell is plenty tall to get kids to 40 inches. The shell/installation are very similar to the Avenue, if you're familiar with that. Usually needs at least one pool noodle to get proper recline, even for a toddler. Sometimes more in a pyramid if your seats are very sloped or you are going for a 45 degree newborn recline.

mommy-medic · Dec 13, 2009

Here is a review I did where I compared the MR to my BLVD- pic heavy-
http://car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=83656

They are pretty darn even for size, though the MR *may* offer better leg room.

TechnoGranola · Dec 13, 2009

mommy-medic said:
They are pretty darn even for size, though the MR *may* offer better leg room.

So, does the BLVD offer more leg room than the MA? Because my DD has more leg room in the MR at 38 months old than she did in the MA at 18 months old.

mommy-medic · Dec 13, 2009

I don't think so, but now that you ask I honestly have never compared the two side by side. I have a MA for the nanny's car and the BLVD in mine. Got wheels turning though....... will compare the two next time I see her.

An Aurora · Dec 13, 2009

The MA and the BLVD are the exact same seat so they have exactly the same amt of leg room.

ketchupqueen · Dec 13, 2009

I think it mostly comes down to how the seats install. Since the MA/BV/DC and MR are about the same shell height, they give about the same room (shell-wise) but may install differently because of the different base shape so one may give slightly more room than the other, but yes, they're near the same size. The CA is much taller!

SavsMom · Dec 13, 2009

I have a Boulevard and a Complete Air - and I almost 100% sure that I will get more RF height from the Complete Air - not to mention the fact that it seems my daughter does have more leg room with it.

rainbowmommy44 · Dec 13, 2009

wow - you guys are AWESOME!!!! thank you so much for all the help and feedback - you have no idea how much I appreciate it! I'm so glad I found this forum - I think I will go try to take a look at one in the am - thank you!!!!!!!! (btw - BabiesRUs? do they have them?? - the TotalAir that is...)

TechnoGranola · Dec 13, 2009

ketchupqueen said:
I think it mostly comes down to how the seats install. Since the MA/BV/DC and MR are about the same shell height, they give about the same room (shell-wise) but may install differently because of the different base shape so one may give slightly more room than the other, but yes, they're near the same size.

Well DD doesn't have slightly more room, she has WAY more room in the MR. I was hesitant to buy it because I thought it wouldn't have much leg room compared to the TF, but it does have length, just doesn't have the width. So, instead of her putting her feet soles together and knees out to the side, she seems to stick them up the back of the vehicle seat. But, still, way more room than the MA at a much younger age.

Madeline410 · Dec 13, 2009

I had the same problem.. DS was outgrowing his seat by weight and needed another one to keep RFing.. I thought the My Ride was my answer but he was just about to outgrow it by height. The Complete Air came out just in time and he has TONS of room left in it. I am going to get a second one for my DD because she hardly has any leg room in her Blvd, but she has lots in the Complete Air.

It is a BRU exclusive right now. http://www.toysrus.com/search/index...gkw=complete air&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2255957&sr=1

and make sure you use a coupon!

Here is one for $35 off a car seat over $200 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/media/trus/121209-wl-sale-cpns.pdf

rainbowmommy44 · Dec 13, 2009

oh my gosh, thank you so much!!!!
I think I might have a rewards coupon or two around here somewhere too - not the time of year I want to be buying a carseat, but I guess it's the best gift I can give him, huh??
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

Madeline410 said:
I had the same problem.. DS was outgrowing his seat by weight and needed another one to keep RFing.. I thought the My Ride was my answer but he was just about to outgrow it by height. The Complete Air came out just in time and he has TONS of room left in it. I am going to get a second one for my DD because she hardly has any leg room in her Blvd, but she has lots in the Complete Air.

It is a BRU exclusive right now. http://www.toysrus.com/search/index...gkw=complete air&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2255957&sr=1

and make sure you use a coupon! Here is one for $35 off a car seat over $200 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/media/trus/121209-wl-sale-cpns.pdf

DahliaRW · Dec 13, 2009

I have a CA and really like it. I had the same issue as you, my 2yo is nearly too tall (probably too tall now) for the MR. I turned his MA in dh's car a couple months back because he had less than a half inch to go and I don't always see him go into that car.

And fwiw, there are a number of us comfortable using the CA over 40".

ketchupqueen · Dec 13, 2009

TechnoGranola said:
Well DD doesn't have slightly more room, she has WAY more room in the MR. I was hesitant to buy it because I thought it wouldn't have much leg room compared to the TF, but it does have length, just doesn't have the width. So, instead of her putting her feet soles together and knees out to the side, she seems to stick them up the back of the vehicle seat. But, still, way more room than the MA at a much younger age.

Do you think it's the way they install in your car? Like how Splash got SO MUCH more room out of the Nauti than the Frontier (I think those were the results anyway?) I know they measure almost the same, and most cars I've put both in they seem to be very close, though sometimes the MR comes out a bit ahead for me.

TechnoGranola · Dec 13, 2009

ketchupqueen said:
Do you think it's the way they install in your car?

That's surely a possibility. Although I don't think I would have considered the MR at all if people had been saying it had the same room as a MA!

I asked about it quite a bit here before I bought and everyone said the MR had good leg room so I went for it.

I wish I had a MA or BV to compare side by side with the MR now!

ketchupqueen · Dec 14, 2009

Oh, leg room wise I think it has a lot more! I'm talking about room to top of the shell, RF.

MyRide 65 too SHORT??? =(

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