MA 70 - too much SIP??

Stacy · Feb 25, 2011

Do you find it difficult to get your kid in & out of this seat with how deep the sides are? Sorry to be redundant with another MA thread, but I'd hate to return another seat, so I want to make sure that this is *the one*. DD is almost 2.5, 33ish lbs, 36ish inches. She rarely climbs into a seat herself, she'd rather explore the car and all her toys so I have to put her in & take her out if we want to get anywhere, lol.

love-pink · Feb 25, 2011

I did. Its like the wings got in the way and just made it difficult to get the straps in the right spot and then tightened. That was a major complaint I had for that seat.

zactayaus · Feb 25, 2011

We have a RA55 in DH's truck and I find it very difficult to lift ds in and over the sides and then to try and buckle him in. I am thinking of putting the classic MA back in there for this reason.

Stacy · Feb 25, 2011

zactayaus said:
We have a RA55 in DH's truck and I find it very difficult to lift ds in and over the sides and then to try and buckle him in. I am thinking of putting the classic MA back in there for this reason.

This is why I returned the RA 55 after trying it out in the car. I like my RA 50 sooo much more for that reason alone. I know the MA is the same shell, but at this point I think it's either I get a new Britax or FF her. I know if it's really that difficult RF her, especially with the hot summer coming up, I will end up FF her anyways. I don't know what I should do here.

Kegracin · Feb 25, 2011

I dont have a problem with the deep sides, I did have to get used to it because its a lot different then my RA50. I have a 2 year old rf in it hes smaller then your LO but I dont have a problem with him in the seat actually the deep sides make it a little harder for him to get away from me as fast as when he rides in the RA50.

Stacy · Feb 25, 2011

So, I guess DH got sick of my indecision, because when I walked in the room tonight he told me I have a package coming next week! So looks like she's getting a new Marathon after all! :thumbsup:

abigaylebelle · Feb 25, 2011

I have noticed that the interior of the new britax convertibles is kind of narrow. Like on the old style ds sat more on top of the seat and the new style he sits more inside the seat. We're used to it now after using the seat for several months. My ds is also about 33lbs.

Minnesota · Feb 26, 2011

Well I'm glad the decision has been made, and hope that you are happy with it!

The MA70 is definitely harder to load and unload RF than the original MA, especially on a high vehicle seat like in a van or SUV. But you get used to it. I'm short, so after I hoist him up there, I actually have to stand up on the footboard of my van to reach past the high sides to buckle him in. At first I thought what a pain, but now I'm totally used to it and I don't even notice.

My other RF seat is a MyRide, so I'm accustomed to the deep sides. I'd much rather have that minor inconvenience and know that they have awesome SIP, especially since both seats are outboard. Makes me breathe a little easier to see him nestled all deep with protection all around.

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