Kayleen
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So DD is almost 26 months old (27# and ~33.5 inches tall) and we have not had a secondary carseat for her ever. We used the SS1 until she was 15months (finally reached 21#) and then the GN after (before I knew anything about ERF). She has the GN in the van which is the primary vehicle. She has ridden in DH's truck about 4 times total since birth.
I am looking to find a secondary FF seat for her as I hate to take the GN out of my van (really difficult to use the top tether spot to install it again) and it seems the only times she needs to ride in the truck is when it is cold (MN Winter) and crappy outside. I don't want to spend a bunch of money on a seat that she rarely will use, but I think we should have a second seat just in case. Can't believe we made it this long without one.
I am considering a Scenara convertible seat, but I think she will be on the 3rd slots (2nd from top). Haven't had a chance to really try a proper fit in the seat, just a quick sit in a display model. I am looking for other options. I want her harnessed as long as possible, while having an easy to install seat that will last as long as possible. Other options or great deals out there? DH also doesn't want the seat permanantly installed so easy in and out would be good.
My reasoning on the Scenara is that it will hopefully last till she's 40# (at least for the next 2 years) so it will give us more time to find a new seat that will fit her then. I figure $45 for about 2 years of use (probably about 5 actual uses) is pretty good. Make sense?
Any other ideas? TIA.
ETA: Thank you for your opinions on ERF, however she is 2 years old now and I do not plan on changing her back now. This works for us. If she was 13-14 months I would have no issues with the ERF, however she is not.
Since you are all so knowledgeable about many different kinds of carseats, I was hoping to either validate the scenara to use for the secondary seat or see if you all had any other ideas on other seats that would work for the situation I described. Thanks again. Not here to be flamed because I don't want to turn her around RF.
I am looking to find a secondary FF seat for her as I hate to take the GN out of my van (really difficult to use the top tether spot to install it again) and it seems the only times she needs to ride in the truck is when it is cold (MN Winter) and crappy outside. I don't want to spend a bunch of money on a seat that she rarely will use, but I think we should have a second seat just in case. Can't believe we made it this long without one.
I am considering a Scenara convertible seat, but I think she will be on the 3rd slots (2nd from top). Haven't had a chance to really try a proper fit in the seat, just a quick sit in a display model. I am looking for other options. I want her harnessed as long as possible, while having an easy to install seat that will last as long as possible. Other options or great deals out there? DH also doesn't want the seat permanantly installed so easy in and out would be good.
My reasoning on the Scenara is that it will hopefully last till she's 40# (at least for the next 2 years) so it will give us more time to find a new seat that will fit her then. I figure $45 for about 2 years of use (probably about 5 actual uses) is pretty good. Make sense?
Any other ideas? TIA.
ETA: Thank you for your opinions on ERF, however she is 2 years old now and I do not plan on changing her back now. This works for us. If she was 13-14 months I would have no issues with the ERF, however she is not.
Since you are all so knowledgeable about many different kinds of carseats, I was hoping to either validate the scenara to use for the secondary seat or see if you all had any other ideas on other seats that would work for the situation I described. Thanks again. Not here to be flamed because I don't want to turn her around RF.
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