Metal Mama
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Hiya! Longtime-reader, first-time poster. I need help with carseats for our Subaru Outback. Right now, we have DD (almost 4, 38lbs, 38" tall) in a Britax Marathon. DS (7 mos, 18lbs) in a Snugride and a Roundabout that we purchased because I can't pass up a deal-- I may be regretting this purchase. I need either/both room for a 3rd passenger, or a 3rd kidlet in time. It's a royal PITA not being able to fit a 3rd adult passenger (semi-)comfortably. It's hard for DD to get into and out of the seat, and she does better in my mom's Alpha Omega Elite. The seat cover for the Marathon keeps sliding off and bunching up, too. (I did wash it once, on gentle, laid flat to dry, hope I didn't ruin it.) SO... I'm on the market for a new carseat for DD. I'm not comfortable moving her into a booster at 4 years/40lbs, and I'm happy keeping her harnessed. I was thinking of a Sunshine Kids Radian (17" wide, right?) but I'm looking for other options. I'd prefer not to go over $200 because I'm going to have to buy a second seat for DS in the near future because I might be hating the Roundabout like I do the Marathon.
Thanks so much for your suggestions, I really appreciate it. I just don't want to make a mistake.
Thanks so much for your suggestions, I really appreciate it. I just don't want to make a mistake.