We're currently using a Peg Perego infant seat and I got an extra base for grandparents' car so swapping between cars is very easy so far. But DD will outgrow the infant seat soon so I'm researching on convertible seats especially for my parents' cars.
I'm looking for a car seat that can fit in a 2005 and 2009 Corolla RF without having to push the front passenger seat all the way up. Since it will be shared between the 2 cars, I need something that is easy to install / take down and can fit in the trunk when the seat is not needed.
I'm planning to get a Britax Boulevard for my car, and the other grandparents have got a Safety 1st Alpha Omega for their Subaru Forester when it was on sale for $95. I've tried DD on the AO for 2 days and she looked comfy in it. The things that I don't like is the hook connector (it's ok for the Forester as the car seat would stay connected but not ideal to be shared between the 2 Corolla), and the harness is not as easy to pull and get a snug fit (compare to the Britax Blvd that I've tried in the store).
I'm not sure how the AO would fit RF in the Corolla, but I like the price (it's on sale for $99 this week so I have to make a decision ASAP) and that it is a 3-in-1 meaning that's all I have to spend.
I'm also considering Sunshine Kids Radian Premier (now $250) - love that it's narrow so the back seat won't be too crowed if we need to fit 2 adults, and it folds flat so storing in the trunk shouldn't be a problem. but I'm not sure how well it fits when RF-ing since it is a taller seat. The price is also another concern - is it worth the extra $150 compare to the AO? I'll also need to get a booster seat when DD outgrows the Radian.
Are there other choices that I can consider? Thanks a million~~
I'm looking for a car seat that can fit in a 2005 and 2009 Corolla RF without having to push the front passenger seat all the way up. Since it will be shared between the 2 cars, I need something that is easy to install / take down and can fit in the trunk when the seat is not needed.
I'm planning to get a Britax Boulevard for my car, and the other grandparents have got a Safety 1st Alpha Omega for their Subaru Forester when it was on sale for $95. I've tried DD on the AO for 2 days and she looked comfy in it. The things that I don't like is the hook connector (it's ok for the Forester as the car seat would stay connected but not ideal to be shared between the 2 Corolla), and the harness is not as easy to pull and get a snug fit (compare to the Britax Blvd that I've tried in the store).
I'm not sure how the AO would fit RF in the Corolla, but I like the price (it's on sale for $99 this week so I have to make a decision ASAP) and that it is a 3-in-1 meaning that's all I have to spend.
I'm also considering Sunshine Kids Radian Premier (now $250) - love that it's narrow so the back seat won't be too crowed if we need to fit 2 adults, and it folds flat so storing in the trunk shouldn't be a problem. but I'm not sure how well it fits when RF-ing since it is a taller seat. The price is also another concern - is it worth the extra $150 compare to the AO? I'll also need to get a booster seat when DD outgrows the Radian.
Are there other choices that I can consider? Thanks a million~~