Safety Ratings?

jaclynb · Feb 28, 2011

Hi! Is there a site that compares different seats? I am looking at my options for a convertible for my 8 month old (roughly 18 lbs and 27 inches). I am looking at the MyRide 65, Complete Air 65, and the Triumph 65. I have a 2010 Caliber. The seat will be on a side seat. I want to have her rear face as long as possible. My 5.5 yr old is still 5 pt harnessed.
Thanks!
Jac

Mae · Feb 28, 2011

Nope, no such comparison exists. All seats on the market have to pass the same testing, and we aren't given the results. All that we know is that all seats on the market to buy are safe.

The three you have chosen are indeed "good" seats. Good meaning, they'll last a long time. Do you have a budget? Are you open to other recommendations, too?

Mae · Feb 28, 2011

If you are interested, there is a data compiled site that we (as members) have submitted information to. It compares the features of each seat, but of course not the safety of each seat. http://sites.google.com/site/carseatmeasurements/

There is also a new forum on this website that lists every seat and specs/features of each seat. http://www.car-seat.org/forumdisplay.php?f=61

jaclynb · Feb 28, 2011

I'm open to recommendations. We don't have a budget per say but we have to buy 3 seats (2 for us-main use everyday and 1 for grandparents-occasional use) so I am trying to keep that in mind as well.

mylittlet · Feb 28, 2011

I would look at the 40# rf/40#ff cosco scerena for grandparents car if she won't be in it as often. We actually used the old version as an everyday seat with no complaints from the kids.

Are you planning on having more kids in the future? If so, will you need to do 3 across in any of the cars? Its always good to think a head a little. Also, what seats is the 5y in? Are they convertibles or combos?

Stefanie, cpst in iowa - mom to 4 great kids

wendytthomas · Feb 28, 2011

Don't forget, if you're buying more than one of the same to ask for a twin discount.

Wendy

jaclynb · Mar 1, 2011

Thanks ladies! I will check out the links after work tonight.
We are not having anymore kids so 3 across will not be an issue. My 5.5 yr old is riding in the evenflo generations 65.
Also, thanks for the tip on the twin discount! I have 3 20% off at BRU that I was planning to use when I get them.

Gypsyphoenix · Mar 1, 2011

If I'm not mistaken, the twins discount is for people who have the tremendous expense of HAVING to buy doubles of everything, not a freebie for people who opt for the luxury of having multiple items for one child. It seems to me to be an abuse of the generosity of retailers to aquire the discount fraudulently and may make retailers less likely to offer to those who actually need it should they catch on to the abuse.

mylittlet · Mar 1, 2011

Gypsyphoenix said:
If I'm not mistaken, the twins discount is for people who have the tremendous expense of HAVING to buy doubles of everything, not a freebie for people who opt for the luxury of having multiple items for one child. It seems to me to be an abuse of the generosity of retailers to aquire the discount fraudulently and may make retailers less likely to offer to those who actually need it should they catch on to the abuse.

The stores have offered it to me without me asking. Sometimes on the same seat and sometimes not. I don't feel I abused it at all.

Stefanie, cpst in iowa - mom to 4 great kids

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