I have wanted to try a Radian that RF to 45lbs for awhile, but there are none available anywhere near me for me to see if I can get an install in my car.
That was, until Sears started carrying them! I can order one in, try it out and send it back if it doesn't work out.
The problem is, I don't like the Eclipse cover that it comes in (also available in Flora, but don't want a girly pattern).
So, then I see that Dear-Born baby has them on sale for less than sears, and free shipping, but if I need to return it, then I have to pay their fees for shipping it to me, then the return shipping costs.
The sale at DBB ends Nov 7, but the seat at sears is on back order until Nov 20, so can't order from sears to try it, return it and still get the seat from DDB.
So, am considering biting the bullet and ordering from DBB. I have a lot of questions...
1. My DD is about to turn 4 and has been FF for just over a year, since she hit 35lbs. She is about 41" tall and 40lbs. I was planning on using the seat for her RF again. Would you turn your 4y/o back to RF after FF for a year?
2. Both my kids are on the taller side (DS is a year and would be getting most use out of the RF seat). Do you think they would outgrow this seat by height before weight? If they outgrow by height first, then I would consider a RF seat to 40lbs and buy something later on down the road for after DS outgrows our MA.
3. Would you get a Premiere or go the extra for an XT? The reason I ask this, is I like the Metro cover of the Premiere, as it would match the gray interior of our car, but if the XT side wings are worth it, then I would go with the Bentley.
4. I own a 2009 Toyota Highlander...any experience with installing a radian RF in this car? Installing carseats is NOT the easiest thing for me, and I don't really have access to a tech here, so have to do it myself, with help from DH who, honestly, would not be thrilled with me buying a new seat...oh well, too bad!
5. This is totally unrelated to the Radian, but I also like the new Britax MA 65, but right or wrong, I was spooked by the issues of some MA FF in the TC tests last year...am I over-reacting to that? Would you buy a new MA and use it FF with confidence??
6. Are there any rumours to any new high weight seats on the horizon?
Thanks!!!
That was, until Sears started carrying them! I can order one in, try it out and send it back if it doesn't work out.
The problem is, I don't like the Eclipse cover that it comes in (also available in Flora, but don't want a girly pattern).
So, then I see that Dear-Born baby has them on sale for less than sears, and free shipping, but if I need to return it, then I have to pay their fees for shipping it to me, then the return shipping costs.
The sale at DBB ends Nov 7, but the seat at sears is on back order until Nov 20, so can't order from sears to try it, return it and still get the seat from DDB.
So, am considering biting the bullet and ordering from DBB. I have a lot of questions...
1. My DD is about to turn 4 and has been FF for just over a year, since she hit 35lbs. She is about 41" tall and 40lbs. I was planning on using the seat for her RF again. Would you turn your 4y/o back to RF after FF for a year?
2. Both my kids are on the taller side (DS is a year and would be getting most use out of the RF seat). Do you think they would outgrow this seat by height before weight? If they outgrow by height first, then I would consider a RF seat to 40lbs and buy something later on down the road for after DS outgrows our MA.
3. Would you get a Premiere or go the extra for an XT? The reason I ask this, is I like the Metro cover of the Premiere, as it would match the gray interior of our car, but if the XT side wings are worth it, then I would go with the Bentley.
4. I own a 2009 Toyota Highlander...any experience with installing a radian RF in this car? Installing carseats is NOT the easiest thing for me, and I don't really have access to a tech here, so have to do it myself, with help from DH who, honestly, would not be thrilled with me buying a new seat...oh well, too bad!
5. This is totally unrelated to the Radian, but I also like the new Britax MA 65, but right or wrong, I was spooked by the issues of some MA FF in the TC tests last year...am I over-reacting to that? Would you buy a new MA and use it FF with confidence??
6. Are there any rumours to any new high weight seats on the horizon?
Thanks!!!