Hi guys! I'm not new to car seat safety... I've been reading this forum for years to get all the best advice (thanks, it's been great!!). My son stayed rear-facing until his 3rd birthday, and then we moved to a Britax Frontier.
Last year, around his fourth birthday, I needed a second car seat. The Frontier fit well in my husband's car, but not mine. Because the Britax Boulevard was advertised to be good until 49 inches and 65 pounds, and had an easier install, I went for it!
A year later we are nearing his fifth birthday, my boy is 40 inches tall and 39 pounds ... and he has maxed out the shoulder height in his Boulevard. :doh:
What do I do now? Any recommendations? I really wanted to keep him harnessed for another year or two. I drive an '04 Subaru Outback, his Frontier does not install easily in my car (only my husband can manage to muscle it in) and I can't afford another $250+ car seat.
I'm afraid to go check the strap height on his Frontier, too. I bet he's getting close to the limit with this long torso of his. :crying:
Last year, around his fourth birthday, I needed a second car seat. The Frontier fit well in my husband's car, but not mine. Because the Britax Boulevard was advertised to be good until 49 inches and 65 pounds, and had an easier install, I went for it!
A year later we are nearing his fifth birthday, my boy is 40 inches tall and 39 pounds ... and he has maxed out the shoulder height in his Boulevard. :doh:
What do I do now? Any recommendations? I really wanted to keep him harnessed for another year or two. I drive an '04 Subaru Outback, his Frontier does not install easily in my car (only my husband can manage to muscle it in) and I can't afford another $250+ car seat.
I'm afraid to go check the strap height on his Frontier, too. I bet he's getting close to the limit with this long torso of his. :crying:
My fingers are crossed that I can find something that will work with our budget and keep him harnessed.
