Question Britax Parkway SGL

mlohry · Nov 16, 2010

So I am really wanting to purchase these for my boys. I am nervous however since they are not in stores yet, but would not mind taking advantage of the babycatalog.com discount on preorder. I know no one has tried this out yet, but for all you experts, what is your best guess for fitting my about 44 lb average height 6 year old and my 53lb average height 8 year old. I tried the SG and did not like the fit on my almost at the time 6 year old, the only way I could get the belt to fit right was to use the SG clip, but I know the arm rests are higher now, so will that improve belt fit, or not make a difference? The HB TB fits both of my boys great, problem is no latch and I REALLY like that option. I know there are other seats out there with latch, but I haven't tried them either. I wish Graco would get on board with the latch idea. Just curious what you all thought.

Baylor · Nov 16, 2010

mlohry said:
So I am really wanting to purchase these for my boys. I am nervous however since they are not in stores yet, but would not mind taking advantage of the babycatalog.com discount on preorder. I know no one has tried this out yet, but for all you experts, what is your best guess for fitting my about 44 lb average height 6 year old and my 53lb average height 8 year old. I tried the SG and did not like the fit on my almost at the time 6 year old, the only way I could get the belt to fit right was to use the SG clip, but I know the arm rests are higher now, so will that improve belt fit, or not make a difference? The HB TB fits both of my boys great, problem is no latch and I REALLY like that option. I know there are other seats out there with latch, but I haven't tried them either. I wish Graco would get on board with the latch idea. Just curious what you all thought.

I am going to try one of these for my son. I want it for the crotch strap and latch.. I am interested and will be stalking this thread!

firemomof3 · Nov 16, 2010

If it turns out the SGL doesn't improve the fit I would suggest trying the Oobr

It fits my 4.5y/o and 7y/o perfectly :thumbsup:

christineka · Nov 16, 2010

I was just thinking that lowering the arm rests might help get a lower belt fit. I'm no expert on car seats, though.

Baylor · Nov 16, 2010

I had a thought.. Does the rule about the anchor limit still hold with a booster? Since you are using it with a seat belt the anchors are not taking the load of the child and seat so it is just really to make sure it is secure.. not for protection for the child right?

babyherder · Nov 16, 2010

Baylor said:
I had a thought.. Does the rule about the anchor limit still hold with a booster? Since you are using it with a seat belt the anchors are not taking the load of the child and seat so it is just really to make sure it is secure.. not for protection for the child right?

No, latch weight limit is not a concern with boosters

mlohry · Nov 16, 2010

The main reason I want a booster with latch is when my boys are not in them, so they do not become projectiles in our van and harm my RF daughter.

luckyclov · Nov 16, 2010

Baylor said:
I had a thought.. Does the rule about the anchor limit still hold with a booster? Since you are using it with a seat belt the anchors are not taking the load of the child and seat so it is just really to make sure it is secure.. not for protection for the child right?

No, the LATCH weight limit doesn't apply to boosters. When a booster is LATCH'ed, the lower anchors are holding the weight of the booster alone, not the weight of the booster plus the weight of the child. LATCH weight limits in most vehicles is 48 lbs (although it's all specific to your vehicle and child restraint manufacturer). I don't know of any boosters that weigh 48 lbs. The main "benefit" to having an anchor-friendly booster is convienence...so there's no worry, hassle, or second guessing if an unoccupied booster is seat belted in. And, I guess, in some vehicles, depending on the seats, it may help with tipping issues.

SafeDad · Nov 16, 2010

I'm hoping to have a bunch of photos ready by next week comparing the SG to the SG-L. Unfortunately, I don't have a Turbo on hand:-(

mlohry · Nov 16, 2010

Darren, wish I could send you my TB! I can barely stand wondering if the new SGL will fit my boys, I am believing it will. Not to mention my older son who is average height is almost getting too tall for the HB of the TB. The SGL will give us some more growing space.

SafeDad · Nov 16, 2010

If anyone in the Chicago area has a Turbo or other boosters and wants to compare, please let me know!

momto3girls · Nov 17, 2010

CPSDarren said:
I'm hoping to have a bunch of photos ready by next week comparing the SG to the SG-L. Unfortunately, I don't have a Turbo on hand:-(

Can't wait! Do you know if they made the armrest longer on the SGL?

SafeDad · Nov 17, 2010

momto3girls said:
Can't wait! Do you know if they made the armrest longer on the SGL?

They do not appear to be any longer. Virtually all of the dimensions on the SGL are about the same as the SG. Even the armrest height is only about 1/2" taller at most, so still a minor change that probably would only affect shoulder belt fit slightly. I hope to have a photo review on the blog by Monday, Wednesday at the latest!

bobandjess99 · Nov 17, 2010

I would offer, but if I go into the city, I'm taking the train, hence no TB

cookie123 · Nov 18, 2010

I think it's solidly the middle of November. I hope I'll be getting my SGL soon!

SafeDad · Nov 18, 2010

The photo review should be posted Monday at www.carseatblog.com .

Question Britax Parkway SGL

mlohry

New member

Baylor

New member

firemomof3

New member

christineka

New member

Baylor

New member

babyherder

Well-known member

mlohry

New member

luckyclov

New member

SafeDad

CPSDarren - Admin

mlohry

New member

SafeDad

CPSDarren - Admin

momto3girls

Senior Community Member

SafeDad

CPSDarren - Admin

bobandjess99

Senior Community Member

cookie123

New member

SafeDad

CPSDarren - Admin

Car-Seat.Org Facebook Group

Sponsors

Forum statistics