Cushy Graco Nautilus?

BrendansMommy · Jan 29, 2010

I'm finally getting around to replacing the Regent that was wrecked in October (no haven't been using it, just moving the Nautilus back and forth as necessary). I'm replacing it with another Nautilus.

Anyone know if there is a model that is "cushier" than others? I know some of Graco's other seats have different levels of padding available. Since it's going to me the primary seat now, I thought I'd try to get the most comfortable one available.

Maedze · Jan 29, 2010

The Nautilus Elite has Gracopedic foam in the seat area. Quite a bit more expensive, though, at 220.

BrendansMommy · Jan 29, 2010

Thanks, Maedze!

I'm okay with the extra money for the comfort. He loved the Regent and I feel guilty replacing it with the Nautilus permanently (I just try to focus him on the cupholder

) b/c it's not as comfy for him. I'm just not sure I trust that the Regent will keep him safer than the Nautilus will anymore.

The new Frontier sounds intriguing, though, I must say. Really, the moving the set back and forth is getting really old, so I don't think waiting on it is an option.

BrendansMommy · Jan 29, 2010

And if there is another option that I don't seem to be considering, please chime in.I might still go with the Nauti, but I want to be sure I carefully consider all of my options.

Then it'll be on to replacing the little guy's seat.

Maedze · Jan 29, 2010

http://www.albeebaby.com/graco-elite-nautilus-3-in-1-car-seat-1754692-monti.html

Here's the Nauti Elite. I dug up a link because they're not ubiquitous.

Basically your options right now for higher weight harnessing combination seats with any longevity are the Frontier, the Nautilus, the Apex (needs vehicle head rest support) and the Maestro (which is pretty bare bones).

BrendansMommy · Jan 29, 2010

Thanks again! That cover isn't terrible, at least.

I've been avoiding the Apex due to the headrest issue. The car it's going in has headrests, but you never know when you'll need to do an emergency transfer. I'm sure how great I feel about Evenflo seats (had a Triumph I hated once and it kind of left a bad taste. I've always loved my Britaxes, but I've fallen out of love with them with all the Transport Canada and FMVSS results recently. I know the Frontier wasn't tested, but again, I've got a bad taste about the whole thing now, but for the higher harness height on the new one I might be willing to reconsider. Alas, I don't think continuing to wait is an option, though.

Laurette · Jan 29, 2010

Is there a reason you aren't getting another Regent? Hipmonkey has them for close to the price of a regular Nauti and cheaper than the Nautilus elite.

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