Hi All,
I've been reading for days and I just can't seem to figure out the best way to manager our car seats for the next couple years and keep 2 kids ERF in a small car. I'm mostly thinking out a year when we have two in convertibles, but trying to plan the next seat for DS which has to happen ASAP.
We have:
DS 2 years - ~31lbs and 34" RF in a Boulevard
DD - expected in September.
'09 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport hatchback
DH is just tall enough that the Boulevard is too big to be comfortable behind his seat when RF. I would like to save money and keep it in use as long as possible but getting my kids rear facing is really my priority.
Option #1 Buy 1 Seat:IF there is a seat that is ERF to 40 or better 45lbs that will fit behind DH's seat all of our problems can be solved. Any chance the Radian XTSL sits more upright than a Boulevard? This options means only buying 1 seat until the boulevard expires so I like it the best This would basically be DS in new ERF seat until he outgrows it or baby #2 needs it (should be about the same time for a 45# seat guessing off growth charts), then he would go FF back in the Boulevard.
Option #2 Buy 2 New Seats: If that doesn't work, DS's new ERF seat will have to go behind the passenger seat. I can be a little uncomfortable so I think pretty much any seat will work, but then we need a combination of seats that will either
a.) fit passenger and center without obstructing the driver's seat recline (possibly two Radians?)
b.) ideas for a convertible that will fit behind the driver's seat. It would just have to be a bit more upright than the boulevard. In this case I'd probably be purchasing a Radian XTSL now and this other convertible when needed (after outgrowing a bucket) - I just want to make sure it is possible.
Any ideas for scenarios I haven't thought of? Ideas on specific models I might try?
We will go try seats out soon, I just want to work out all the combinations so we do it all in one trip.
Thanks for any help!
I've been reading for days and I just can't seem to figure out the best way to manager our car seats for the next couple years and keep 2 kids ERF in a small car. I'm mostly thinking out a year when we have two in convertibles, but trying to plan the next seat for DS which has to happen ASAP.
We have:
DS 2 years - ~31lbs and 34" RF in a Boulevard
DD - expected in September.
'09 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport hatchback
DH is just tall enough that the Boulevard is too big to be comfortable behind his seat when RF. I would like to save money and keep it in use as long as possible but getting my kids rear facing is really my priority.
Option #1 Buy 1 Seat:IF there is a seat that is ERF to 40 or better 45lbs that will fit behind DH's seat all of our problems can be solved. Any chance the Radian XTSL sits more upright than a Boulevard? This options means only buying 1 seat until the boulevard expires so I like it the best This would basically be DS in new ERF seat until he outgrows it or baby #2 needs it (should be about the same time for a 45# seat guessing off growth charts), then he would go FF back in the Boulevard.
Option #2 Buy 2 New Seats: If that doesn't work, DS's new ERF seat will have to go behind the passenger seat. I can be a little uncomfortable so I think pretty much any seat will work, but then we need a combination of seats that will either
a.) fit passenger and center without obstructing the driver's seat recline (possibly two Radians?)
b.) ideas for a convertible that will fit behind the driver's seat. It would just have to be a bit more upright than the boulevard. In this case I'd probably be purchasing a Radian XTSL now and this other convertible when needed (after outgrowing a bucket) - I just want to make sure it is possible.
Any ideas for scenarios I haven't thought of? Ideas on specific models I might try?
We will go try seats out soon, I just want to work out all the combinations so we do it all in one trip.
Thanks for any help!