Hi all! I'm so glad I found this board! I need to replace my kids' current seats and the information I've been finding is so variable and confusing that my head is spinning. If anyone has suggestions I'd be so happy to have your advice!
Both of my kids are in Britax Marathon seats currently. My 8 year old has outgrown the shoulder straps and my 6 year old is not far behind. Here are their stats:
8yo 54" tall 18" shoulder height and 52 lbs
6yo 50" tall 16.5" shoulder height and 50 lbs
I would really, really like to keep them in a 5 point harness. Especially since my 6yo is a real wiggle worm; I don't trust him to sit still and keep the belt positioned properly with just a plain booster. Is there one that will fit the 8yo? I've found sites that suggest putting her in a regular belt sans seat of any kind and that horrifies me! If possible I'd like to get two of the same thing for them-- makes the bargain shopping easier and means the 6yo's seat will last him awhile. :} We are on a budget but more than willing to find a way for things that are important like this. If the $150 seat is better than the $100 seat we'll find the money. If they are the same we'll buy the $100 one.
Thank you so much!
We currently have a Subaru Legacy (1996 It just won't give us an excuse to get rid of it and a Cadillac Deville- the seats are usually in the Cadi right now but switch over often. And hopefully we will be replacing one of the cars within about 6-12 months.
Both of my kids are in Britax Marathon seats currently. My 8 year old has outgrown the shoulder straps and my 6 year old is not far behind. Here are their stats:
8yo 54" tall 18" shoulder height and 52 lbs
6yo 50" tall 16.5" shoulder height and 50 lbs
I would really, really like to keep them in a 5 point harness. Especially since my 6yo is a real wiggle worm; I don't trust him to sit still and keep the belt positioned properly with just a plain booster. Is there one that will fit the 8yo? I've found sites that suggest putting her in a regular belt sans seat of any kind and that horrifies me! If possible I'd like to get two of the same thing for them-- makes the bargain shopping easier and means the 6yo's seat will last him awhile. :} We are on a budget but more than willing to find a way for things that are important like this. If the $150 seat is better than the $100 seat we'll find the money. If they are the same we'll buy the $100 one.
Thank you so much!
We currently have a Subaru Legacy (1996 It just won't give us an excuse to get rid of it and a Cadillac Deville- the seats are usually in the Cadi right now but switch over often. And hopefully we will be replacing one of the cars within about 6-12 months.