todzwife
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My head is going to explode. Really. DH and I FINALLY agreed that a minivan was our best bet when #3 arrives. I found a PERFECT one on autotrader, but there is no way we can drive 8+hours (each way) to go get it this weekend (DH is on call). It will probably sell in the mean time since it's by far the best deal I've found.
BIL's family owns several dealerships. They are going to keep an eye out for us for something similar in the same price range at auction. BUT, instead of possibly getting a new van next week, it could be a month or more. Which, isn't a HUGE deal except this...
DD is FF in a Marathon. I know she needs a different seat. I was just going to wait until we got the van (thought it was going to be next week) and move DS back into his nautilus and put DD in the Radian DS is riding in. No problem. No new seat to buy.
Here's the problem. I don't feel comfortable w/ DD riding in the marathon indefinitely while we wait for the "perfect" van to show up. I need something pronto. I have only 2 options that will fit in my car. I have an extra kid in my car during the week, so keeping a Nauti and Radian doesn't allow for ANY other seats. Won't work. Tried it. So sad.
1. Radian. Any of them will work, but since she's outboard I want side wings. Either the XT or XTSL. The print that I like in the SL (flora) is OOS EVERYWHERE until ???... So do I just get an XT? I like the Malibu and it looks like it can be had for just over $200, which I have saved up.
2. Coccoro. This is NOT a long term seat. Period. I know that. It COULD be passed down to the new bean once DD outgrows it. But really, it's an expensive seat for what it's used for and once we get the van, it's space saving feature won't really be needed.
A scenera/avenue/uptown does not work on that side. The only reason the Marathon works is because it puzzles over the Radian.
Help me decide what to do before I lose my mind for real.
DD is almost 4, but petite. Weighs about 31 pounds w/ clothing and is about 37 inches tall.
BIL's family owns several dealerships. They are going to keep an eye out for us for something similar in the same price range at auction. BUT, instead of possibly getting a new van next week, it could be a month or more. Which, isn't a HUGE deal except this...
DD is FF in a Marathon. I know she needs a different seat. I was just going to wait until we got the van (thought it was going to be next week) and move DS back into his nautilus and put DD in the Radian DS is riding in. No problem. No new seat to buy.
Here's the problem. I don't feel comfortable w/ DD riding in the marathon indefinitely while we wait for the "perfect" van to show up. I need something pronto. I have only 2 options that will fit in my car. I have an extra kid in my car during the week, so keeping a Nauti and Radian doesn't allow for ANY other seats. Won't work. Tried it. So sad.
1. Radian. Any of them will work, but since she's outboard I want side wings. Either the XT or XTSL. The print that I like in the SL (flora) is OOS EVERYWHERE until ???... So do I just get an XT? I like the Malibu and it looks like it can be had for just over $200, which I have saved up.
2. Coccoro. This is NOT a long term seat. Period. I know that. It COULD be passed down to the new bean once DD outgrows it. But really, it's an expensive seat for what it's used for and once we get the van, it's space saving feature won't really be needed.
A scenera/avenue/uptown does not work on that side. The only reason the Marathon works is because it puzzles over the Radian.
Help me decide what to do before I lose my mind for real.
DD is almost 4, but petite. Weighs about 31 pounds w/ clothing and is about 37 inches tall.